what's been pissing me off for a couple of years now is representatives of the PEOPLE who want to put forth bills that NEVER see the house or senate floor for an up or down vote because of PARTY LEADERSHIP. They'd rather do NOTHING at all than to lose.
The term filibuster comes to mind.
"You know......I've always considered myself a Democrat first. and an American second" -Hillary Clinton 2008
Heard it with my own ears twice.
I was so astounded at what I thought I heard the first time I left CNN on for the replay several hours later just to make sure I didnt hear it wrong.
Then I not only heard her say it. But SAW her say it.
But really you could insert either party into that quote and it would apply to 95% of government.
Particularly the party leaders