He Knew How To Do It
Our country is based on the concept of seeking common ground among divergent ideas and ideals. John McCain knew how to do that. Senators Bob Dole and the late Ted Kennedy as well as the late Representative Tip O’Neill were also known for “reaching across the aisle.” Former Representative John Boehner seemed to be able to do that too, when he was representing his constituents and not just being a puppet of the party leaders. Both major political parties are filled with politicians whose “my way or the highway” attitude silences those who are willing to listen to other points of view. This crap HAS TO STOP! McCain did not have to cross his personal Republican ideals in order to get things done. If there was only one correct way to do everything, everyone would do it. There is nearly always more than one way to do something, including running a country. Liberals have it right. And wrong. Conservatives have it right. And wrong. When Democrats and Republicans listen t...