As a 40+ year veteran of Congress - staff, Senate Secretary, and lobbyist - this is the finest description of "democracy" that I've found, full of enlightenment, wisdom, and entertainment. Well done, and definitely worth sharing. It reminds me of something an ex-boss, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS) said 30+ years ago. "What's the most important vote," he was asked. "The next one." Smart people learn and plan for the next vote, not forgetting slights and betrayals, but chalking them up for "teachable moments."
As a 40+ year veteran of Congress - staff, Senate Secretary, and lobbyist - this is the finest description of "democracy" that I've found, full of enlightenment, wisdom, and entertainment. Well done, and definitely worth sharing. It reminds me of something an ex-boss, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS) said 30+ years ago. "What's the most important vote," he was asked. "The next one." Smart people learn and plan for the next vote, not forgetting slights and betrayals, but chalking them up for "teachable moments."