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1. The political party-based system in the United States, in combination with advances in social
media and information technology, should present a perfect opportunity for open and helpful
debate of the issues facing us today. Instead it seems like the political views that we hear on many
political blogs, other social media sites, and chats that follow news articles are so tainted by hyper
partisan dogma and inflexible rhetoric that debate and respectful discussion is almost impossible.
Whether you are a democrat or a republican, liberal or conservative, or anything in between, a
rational and open discussion of the facts, historical precedents, and theories behind the decisions
the political parties are proposing would add real substance to the political discussion. As with any
debate, this kind of factual information about political news and views might confirm what you
already believe, or it might even sway you to look at the issue differently.
On an even more important level, open, honest, and respectful debate of political issues including
the economy, entitlements, healthcare, and taxes, would work to bring us all together - while
liberals and conservatives might still not agree afterwards, a sense of mutual respect and
understanding would improve the tone and help open the door to compromise between the
republican party and democratic party.
The political blogs that we link to below explore four tragic flaws in our political system that are
making it nearly impossible for the democrats and republicans to truly debate the issues. In brief:
-Â Politicians and the political parties seem increasingly likely to follow the party line across the
board. They may fear losing party support and money for their own re-election bids, or for projects
they favor if they break on other unrelated issues. They may also be concerned about alienating a
particular voting bloc, no matter what they feel is right or wrong.
-Â Political campaigns during election season are filled with such animosity and divisiveness that
the style of governance afterwards becomes a carryover. The politicians stay locked in to the
same exaggeration, omission, and attacks that got them elected.
-Â Corporations, unions, and special interest groups have very quickly gained more power and
influence in the political process due to recent Supreme Court rulings. Thus politicians can be
worried about both losing contributions and even being targeted by these powerful groups the next
time around. Thus they must vehemently hold the party line.
-Â Our system has a built-in paradox where no matter what they may truly think about the political
views of the other party, they want to see its political leaders fail, particularly during campaign
seasons. This paradox can lead to a knee-jerk rejection of the ideas of the other - perhaps most
vehemently against those ideas that may actually lead to the greatest success.
We invite you to search out political blogs like the ones noted below that are nonpartisan,
independent, and respect healthy debate. Both the Democratic and the Republican parties, and
liberals and conservatives have good (and bad) ideas and ideals. It is only through rational and
open debate and discussion that we can truly ensure we have an educated voter base, the
potential for compromise, and a feeling of working together to address important problems. Cutting
through the partisan gridlock and conflict is the first step, and political blogs and other social media

2. must become more the answer and less of the problem.
Two great blogs that fit the description above and explore these issues further include:
http://www.FoxesintheHenhouse.com: A site that uncovers those politicians, political parties, and
outside groups with hidden loyalties, dual roles, and secret agendas.
http://www.ExcludedMiddle.org: A site that shows how our political parties seem to want to prove
that the only solutions that exist are those that lie on the extremes.
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