It is helpful to remember that the ability to step out of one's social pressures to stand up for what one believes is a responsibility of our politicians. Looking back over history it was the failure of leaders to choose their conscious that led to all types of national/international calamities.
I understand that this is not how things work in the "real world" and I also understand how the "real world" nature of politics led to our capital being sacked and the continued decline of our great nation. It makes no difference what we believe and what we think the outcome should be in so long as we afford the right of "choice".
We vote by our party affiliations and we create pressure on people to vote one way or another (This isn't party specific). The problem is that as the details of the events unfold we will likely become aware of more information that may make us think twice about our choices (hindsight 20/20). Thus choice is dependent on information and rational decision making at a specific moment in time.
I understand that this is not how things work in the "real world" and I also understand how the "real world" nature of politics led to our capital being sacked and the continued decline of our great nation. It makes no difference what we believe and what we think the outcome should be in so long as we afford the right of "choice".
We vote by our party affiliations and we create pressure on people to vote one way or another (This isn't party specific). The problem is that as the details of the events unfold we will likely become aware of more information that may make us think twice about our choices (hindsight 20/20). Thus choice is dependent on information and rational decision making at a specific moment in time.
At present, we don't have all the details of what is happening which makes quick voting difficult also risky but it does not stop our politicians from making a choice base on their own personal experiences and values. Without all the details we have a choice of conscious by which people must "construct" the missing pieces based on recurring themes (You may want to read about neuroscience and the construction of ideas HERE as well as the construction of public opinion HERE).
The root of bi-partisan decision making is that people have the right to choose based on what they believe is in the best interest of society. This isn't about whether one is a support of Trump or not; he is/was a mixed bag who existed within a national context. Leaders are often chosen based on broader environment factors in which they were elected (That might be a better place to find broad reaching solutions?🤔".
Democracy is about the right to choose based on one's personal beliefs. We voted for people to make decisions. Whether one agrees with their decision or not I can say that was their choice and I respect their integrity in the process. That doesn't mean that those who voted "no impeachment" are wrong; its a judgement call.
It only means that as a free democracy we must have people that are willing to choose based on what they personally believe. While we may generally follow our Republican or Democratic principles anchored to our party's perspective we are not bounded to always choose one way or another.
We do not want "yes men" and "yes women" in politics. They are to be our leaders (no matter how they vote.) We need them to work with their parties, opposing parties and come to a final conclusion they own for themselves. We are going to "own" our outcomes as a society so we should let our politicians make free choice.
If we are rigidly bounded then we are no longer free to choose and thus we can question the integrity of our politicians that are no longer free to make decisions they agree or disagree with. Do we have free choice and free elections or do we have something just a little less?
I may not choose impeachment or I may choose to impeach depending on what I think the intention was and the general needs of society. The point is that working within a party is very important to get things accomplished but there must be enough "wiggle room" to ensure it is free choice; it helps in societal trust.
The highest state of human development is when people choose based on their understanding of the world and their personal value systems. "Maslow summarized, they were perceptive, self-accepting, spontaneous, autonomous, empathetic, and creative. They always made up their own minds...." displaying independence and free will (You can Read some stuff about it HERE).
The root of bi-partisan decision making is that people have the right to choose based on what they believe is in the best interest of society. This isn't about whether one is a support of Trump or not; he is/was a mixed bag who existed within a national context. Leaders are often chosen based on broader environment factors in which they were elected (That might be a better place to find broad reaching solutions?🤔".
Democracy is about the right to choose based on one's personal beliefs. We voted for people to make decisions. Whether one agrees with their decision or not I can say that was their choice and I respect their integrity in the process. That doesn't mean that those who voted "no impeachment" are wrong; its a judgement call.
It only means that as a free democracy we must have people that are willing to choose based on what they personally believe. While we may generally follow our Republican or Democratic principles anchored to our party's perspective we are not bounded to always choose one way or another.
We do not want "yes men" and "yes women" in politics. They are to be our leaders (no matter how they vote.) We need them to work with their parties, opposing parties and come to a final conclusion they own for themselves. We are going to "own" our outcomes as a society so we should let our politicians make free choice.
If we are rigidly bounded then we are no longer free to choose and thus we can question the integrity of our politicians that are no longer free to make decisions they agree or disagree with. Do we have free choice and free elections or do we have something just a little less?
I may not choose impeachment or I may choose to impeach depending on what I think the intention was and the general needs of society. The point is that working within a party is very important to get things accomplished but there must be enough "wiggle room" to ensure it is free choice; it helps in societal trust.
The highest state of human development is when people choose based on their understanding of the world and their personal value systems. "Maslow summarized, they were perceptive, self-accepting, spontaneous, autonomous, empathetic, and creative. They always made up their own minds...." displaying independence and free will (You can Read some stuff about it HERE).
Right, wrong, or indifferent they voted what they believe was important and they did their duty to society. I agree with their right to choose weather or not I agree (or disagree) with their choice. I have my own opinions but at the moment are not relevant. Where we will be a year from now will depend in part on the total sum of our choices as a society.
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