Newmark's Door

Glenn Reynolds argues for bringing back the spoils system.

Another Liberal argument well answered.

"Ding ding ding! We have a winner in the Toxic Governance Sweepstakes that is modern America."

True.

To say the least, the track record is not encouraging.

Harsh but true:

Thus, for a specific segment of the Right, interactions with the Left have followed from this belief, that one is engaging a fellow citizen who is, despite all fierce disagreements, a decent and compassionate person.

The Right may need to consider reevaluating this line of thinking.

Tweet gives a list.

It's a shame. I'm in favor of it really stinging.

Count me as one who is mostly "invested in our current institutions". (Just cut back government and things will get better.)i

Related: "Old Gripes from the New Right". C'mon, guys: conservatives have enough targets on the Left. We don't need this circular firing squad.

Sadly, unfortunately, that sometimes describes the Republican Party.