How can we reduce or eliminate partisan politics in US Gov't?

Question

The founders did not anticipate the dysfunction caused by the bitter animosity between political parties. They were more concerned with balancing the 3 branches of gov't and to have checks and balances between the legislative and the executive. Unfortunately, nothing in the constitution addresses all of the problems caused by bitter partisan politics and conflicts. How can we amend the constitution to reduce or eliminate partisan animosity in our gov't and get back to a government that actually accomplishes something for the people.

Answer 1

There's no way to amend the Constitution to make the R's and the D's play nice together. No written law will be able to do that. Now that the D's are in charge in Congress they want to "get" the R's back for what they did when they controlled Congress . . . ad infinitum, ad nauseum . . . Each side has been guilty of this many times over each time they've held power.

What is needed is a clean break from all of the hate-mongering partisanship we've seen in the past few decades or so. One side--any side--of the aisle needs to be the "bigger man" and not push their side's agenda over the well-being of the nation just because they have the numbers and the votes to do so.

Perhaps a little growing up on both sides of the aisle would help too, instead of behaving like neighborhood bullies when they have superior numbers.

It is a shame there is no way the Constitution could knock their heads together and maybe some sense into them at the same time!

Answer 2

don't vote for the republicans or the democrats

you can say there is dysfunction and bitter animosity between the two ... but the 2 parties will work together to ensure that there is not a legitimate 3rd party candidate on the ballot ... A viable Independent Party might be the answer, but the pols on both sides of the aisle will do their level best to stop that from happening, because it threatens their grip on power.

Yeah, I'd call that a crisis

Answer 3

The founders understood politics and political bickering. This is a valuable part of the democratic process. If anything, we need another party that does not support the establishment elite to the extent that both Democrats and Republicans do.

The biggest problem today is the imbalance between the branches of government. The executive branch has overstepped its constitutional powers and have taken on the roles of the other branches. The executive branch is making judicial decisions and create laws. Bush needs to be impeached. If he is not, and if Hillary exceeds her authority, then she needs to be impeached.

The political bickering is normal. The biggest dysfunction is the shredding of the constitution and the bill of rights.

Answer 4

Usually one goal is what is needed. Georgie tried by creating his own war but people caught up with his BS. False testimony to go to war doesn't work well. I think is a sin too. But the point is that a common goal should be found and encourage. At the moment the common goal is to fight the opponent party. After election then some other BS might come up.

Answer 5

The Founders knew well enough. Read "Founding Brothers". Jefferson was actually among the worst for undermining his contemporaries. I was very surprised at it when I read the book. I wish that the dialog would be more civil between the parties, with less of the name calling and vicious attacks on judicial and other nominees.

Answer 6

Ask your state reps to get rid of the electoral college and go by popular vote instead.

Answer 7

Move to Fantasy Land.

Answer 8

Vote against all Democrats.

Answer 9

only one way....eliminate the government

Answer 10

that is asking for to much.