Reaching Across the Aisle

Nothing is more distressing than to hear McCain babble about his 'reaching across the aisle'. You would think that he never examined the results of his flirting with the Democrats. Certainly, this is not a complete list, but the ones that come to mind.

Immigration Bill: McCain and Democrats would have legalized 12 million illegal aliens if the public had not sounded off to stop it.

McCain Feingold: Deprived citizens of their first amendment rights of expression during a campaign and spawned the 527's that have created so much havoc with the elective process.

Torture Legislation: This despicable piece of legislation gave the world the impression that the United States condoned torture, and only a legislative act would be strong enough to stop those evil Americans. Nothing could have been further from the truth, but the act bolstered enemy propaganda. And by the way, if there was a problem, (and there wasn't) there were other options to take care of it. The act helped to discredit the Bush administration and restrict the ability of this nation to obtain information from prisoners.

In fact, because of McCain's willingness to compromise his political core, Kerry actually considered him as a running mate in 2004.

Now that he is the nominee of the Republican Party, McCain still thinks 'reaching across the aisle' is a winning tactic. Absolutely remarkable!

Every time he has reached across the aisle, we lost. The problem was his naiveté in thinking that the Democrats had an interest in solving the problems. The Democrats only motive was the recapture of their power. The Democrats would only agree to anything if it discredited the Republicans or benefited the Democrats.

Don't expect improvements in any proposal unless both parties are honorable and have a sincere desire to solve a problem. But if either party has an agenda other than the resolution of a problem, then compromise is useless. I just wish McCain would learn that.

These Democrats would yank McCain's head off and spit down his neck if they could. What in the world does he think is useful by trying to get their cooperation? Cooperation with the radical leftist Democrats of today means capitulation. Unless the outcome of compromise means an opportunity to embarrass the Republicans or bolster their interests, they will have none of it.

In conclusion, I say to John McCain, win the election first. Win it convincing enough and you might get a congress that will be supportive. But let me assure you, you will never win with the continuous babble about 'reaching across the aisle'. Shame the Democrats into replacing the radicals they have in Congress. If that effort is successful, then you might have a chance with your ideas of inclusion. But under no circumstances is that a winning tactic in today's political climate.

Cheers,

-Robert-