Differences

One of the things that really glares at me is how the two political parties act in different situations.  I think these differences give the Democrats an advantage that the Republicans could take away if they would act.  When the Democrats are in the majority of either house in Congress, they act as if they own the house.  They enforce what they want and to hell with what ever anyone else thinks.  When they are in the minority, they act as if they are still in a position of power.  They use that power to control the direction of debate and still manage to put the Republicans in a defensive posture.  They also simply refuse to admit that they really are the minority. 

 

The Republicans on the other hand, always act as if they are the minority party.  They are afraid to assert any power that is theirs for the taking as the majority party.  When the Republicans are in the minority they simply act as if they belong there and are just along for the ride.  Come on guys, YOU CONTROL THE ENTIRE CONGRESS! PASS YOUR AGENDA! Or you will lose that power to the guys who act as if they still have it.  Perception is reality to the common voter.