John P: "Some minor quibbles might be made over the ignorance of anyone who claims that "Everything is the Democrats' fault"..."

I agree with you, on this one. Not EVERYTHING is the Democrats fault. There are a lot of decent folks who are Democrats, and Republicans, and of any group. Problem is, that if any one of those groups is criticized, for any number of legitimate reasons, the frothing radicals(of ANY of them) try to lump you into 'the enemy'...instead of considering another valid point of view.
We see it on here...and it is ridiculous, and limits any real good that could come from an otherwise productive discussion.

Old adage: "Arguments wouldn't last so long, if the wrong were only on one side."

The chief problem of the Democrats, in the last 30 years, or so, is that it has given too much voice to petty whiners, and wannabe activists...and it is THOSE people who screw up the productive things that could otherwise be accomplished. The same is true for the Republicans. As it is now, we have a whole host of morons 'crying wolf' and sensationalizing every petty bitch, and worn out 'cause'.

As far as either party, BOTH should be wary of corrupt leaders, who promote bullshit, for their personal gain..and get the people who believe in them all stirred up, for no real reason, except their profiteering.

There are legitimate concerns about this bill....and I hope, that the re-action, and over re-actions to this particular bill, do not scuttle any further recognition for yet, a better bill.

Regards John,

GfS