The Constitution

Reason, moderation, compromise, rational debate...these are all the bedrocks of our Constitution. How the Tea Parties (there are several), can twist their so-called allegiance to the basic "Constitution" into their no compromise, win even if it destroys us positions is beyond me.

One, they never have really studied the Constitution or the history behind it. Basic U.S. History in grammar school, teaches the genius behind the Constitution is compromise, always forcing opposing views to merge into policy.

The Great Compromise that the Constitution did not adequately solve was over slavery; it took a Civil War to settle that.

Is that what the Tea Parties want now, a Civil War? Really?

Look at England right now. Is that where we want to go?

If you, as a small business owner, really want disaster, look at England now, or Syria, or Afghanistan, or....all of Africa.

Look at what "my way or the highway" gets you.

If you think business is bad now, watch when the riots begin.

How to avoid this disaster?

Read and study Constitutional Law and learn that compromise is the way of things. Adopt a "Grand Bargain" that the Speaker and the President talked about; addressing revenues and modifications to social programs. Quit thinking politics is winner takes all, it just won't work that way.

The President learned that the hard way prior to 2010 when Senate Republicans blocked hundreds of bills with the filibuster. Don't you think Democrats will do the same thing if Republicans regain the majority and the White House?

EVERY sane analysis I have read suggests that compromise is the only real remedy.

This means I, as a progressive will not be happy, and you (the legions of Tea Party Conservatives) will not be happy either.

But our nation will survive and will ultimately prosper.

The alternative, if you REALLY want it, you can view every night by watching Syria, Egypt, Somalia; et al. their war torn cultures are the true tyranny.