tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970904845405131296.post2917336516091676041..comments2023-11-02T04:23:06.132-07:00Comments on 46 Degrees North: Loving Sarah PalinCitizen Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11903609649749774947noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970904845405131296.post-15669425696780653102008-11-22T11:20:00.000-08:002008-11-22T11:20:00.000-08:00Thanks, A! So am I.Thanks, A! So am I.Citizen Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903609649749774947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970904845405131296.post-76294194395248167002008-11-22T11:16:00.000-08:002008-11-22T11:16:00.000-08:00I believe there is hope for the kind of relationsh...I believe there is hope for the kind of relationship among different believers that Citizen Jane discusses. I was at a party this summer where two of the major topics of discussion were religion and politics -- those two "no-nos" of polite society. Amazingly, even though people disagreed, everyone was civil and respectful. So it is possible.<BR/><BR/>The British have a longstanding tradition of "the loyal opposition": those members of the out-of-power party or parties are seen as having an important role in keeping the ruling party on track. Yes, it's partisan politics, but in a different way than we play it in this country. The focus is on what's best for the country. It's happened a few times in this country -- usually in times of crisis. If Barack Obama and John McCain are serious about working to bring the country together (and I think they are) then maybe we will see it happen again.<BR/><BR/>I'm hopeful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com