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Recent liberal laments about the increasing "polarization" of American political life are as predictable as the seasons. But pleas for centrism ring pretty hollow in light of recent history.
The Washington Post editorial board, after noting Sen. Robert Bennett's loss in Utah and Sen. Blanche Lincoln's primary challenge, asked: "Is there a way to push back against the movement toward partisanship and paralysis -- to carve out some space for those who strive to work across party lines in the national interest? We can think of no more important question ... "
Really? How about the question as to whether...
Polarization May Be Our Best Hope
I'll Make it a point to stay off the Chicago Transit Authority buses with you and the gang of welfare creeps you describe. Those teenagers with the Calculus textbooks have a third grade reading level, lilly. What they are studying is you. After they figure you don't have two nickles to rub together, they decide not to sucker punch you and take your purse.