One of my pet peeves is the excessive partisanship in our political life. It would be nice if our Congress was composed of men and women who could think and act independently and govern the country in what they believe is the best interest of the people they represent. Sadly, there is excessive loyalty to political parties and a lack of ability of compromise for the good of the country.

Political parties have become too powerful. I have previously written many times about this “cancer at the heart of our democracy” (follow my partisanship tag for more).

There is a type of politician called RINO for Republican In Name Only. I suppose there is another group called DINO for Democrat In Name Only. If so, I have certainly heard that term less often.

Usually such a term is used to indicate a lack of party loyalty. And party loyalists consider it a bad thing. But I think it is a good thing. It shows that the politician in question can think independently and is willing to stand-up to the party for the good of constituents or the good of the country.

Think of how good it would be to have a Congress full of people who are willing to act for the good of the country and govern. Support your local RINO, DINO, or independent.