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In reply to the discussion: I'm not sure the country is going over the cliff, but DU sure as hell has. [View all]MFrohike
(1,980 posts)Everybody and their brother seems to be making posts about "how politics works" on this site, but I see precious little evidence that those who use the phrase understand politics outside of watching CNN. I see the magic words "compromise" and "negotiation" thrown about, but, honestly, I often get the feeling that they're used for their talismanic quality, as opposed to actual description. It sounds like sports fans talking about their team trying to pick up a new player as opposed to informed citizens watching their government like hawks (necessary no matter who's in office). It has the feel of the self-appointed "enlightened" deigning to lecture the poor, unwashed proles on "reality." The worst part is that I suspect it's almost always ignorant condescension, which just makes it more insulting. It's an annoying trait on this board and I'd prefer to see it gone.