We all have our views on what we think is right. For many of us that changes as new facts are revealed, some quicker than others. We know how it feels when we argue back and fourth and when we win an argument it generally makes us feel somewhat victorious. But maybe we are not feeling so great, if we still do not come to consensus, because maybe what we really want is agreement and alignment.
But think back to a moment in your life when the leaders that you believed in were engaged in agreement with the opposition leadership and they for a brief moment were united and worked together to actually solve problems. It can be an amazing feeling when the Nation and the leadership is united for a cause. The world for that matter. We need only look back to the early days of 911 to remember what that felt like.
Why is it important for many people to see their government leaders working together in a meeting of the minds? Other than the fact that it gives us a sense of security, a sense that they know what they are doing and are working diligently to protect the interest of our Nation. Is it because of something from our past? Possibly the fact that the one thing that is terrifying to children is to see their parents/leadership figures fighting.
Maybe there is a subconscious memory aspect to it all. And maybe that is also why our leaders find it comforting to be in the fight when playing the leadership role. Is our government this giant co-dependant poster child? Yikes! Do we need to enroll the Congress and the Admin into counseling? Pelosi and Boehner? McCain and Obama! But like counseling, when they get there then they have to start unpacking bags. I don't even think Samsonite has that much luggage! But maybe, it would be worth it for both parties to increase the level of bipartisanship if only by single digits!
Where do you start? Do you open a cabinet level office of Homeland Insecurity & Dysfunction. Do we hire Dr. Phil to head the department? Maybe we are better off to just keep rowing up that great African river Denile and send our leadership into divorce court. Somethings gotta give, the kids can't take the pain that Washington continues to dole out.
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