A thought from the early morning.
I want a political party that is able to resolve all disagreements and issues that includes the people.
I want a political party that has a process or mechanism for resolving all disagreements and issues that include the people.
My interpretation of the GOP of Lincoln, Eisenhower and my Father were not of confrontation first with control a high priority.
I will stipulate that this can be reasonable challenged.
The adage of united we stand, divided we fall is clear, observable, accurate and I believe indisputable.
It is a fact of history, that no dynasty, method of governance has lasted but more than a 1000 years or so.
So the premise, the question at hand - how can America survive without technological or social processes that enable the quick and decisive resolutions between any 2 individuals or parties?
How can America survive when there is profit to be made from the activity of division?
"We the People" are not solving, with satisfaction and a peace in heart, issues between people - either as individual or as groups/parties.
I will stipulate that conflict happens and should not be avoided.
Tensions have a way of clarifying thought.
The fight or flight feature of human nature is an fundamental instinct.
It results in a decision.
We are not making satisfying decisions quickly enough.
More later involving the Tennessee Firefighters, those who say they did what Jesus would do and the illogic of waste...