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John Cougar Misanthrope's avatar

" ... Republicans were weak and limp wristed for the most part."

Controlled opposition and, as many have pointed out, ultimately it's all theater. P.J. O'Rourke explained it all, albeit humorously, in his 2003 book, Parliament of Whores. It's only become more cynical and obvious since then.

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Nikki (Gayle) Nicholson's avatar

I like that parliament of whores, it is what our institutions have become. And it’s so incredibly sad. I did not read the book, but I love the title.

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