01-20-2022, 02:52 PM
(01-20-2022, 01:58 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: I tend to agree. I'm against parties in general, but if we are to maintain a two-party system here is my preferred mash up: Democratic executive, Republican lower chamber, and a mixed upper chamber. This requires working together to get shit done and, I feel, puts people in the places that cater to their strengths. However, I could switch my view on the executive and lower chamber at times. That all depends on the most pressing issues of the election cycle.
My change would be at the executive level, and then depending on the current global situation. Since LBJ the Dems haven't really impressed at the foreign policy level. I think they're perceived as weak by the more dictatorial countries. Ukraine will be a litmus test on how much those countries can get away with under Biden. Say what you will about Trump, but I think his unpredictability, and volatility, put the breaks on the more aggressive actions we saw from Putin while Obama was in office and may very well be about to see again. Speaking generally, I'd say Dems are better with our allies and the GOP handles our opposition better.
