I am convinced and troubled by what I see is a TOTAL and complete lack of anybody even looking for middle ground.

Our "leadership" that used to look for that does not exist any longer. This forum is just one shining example of what appears to be a problem that cannot be fixed.

From the White House to those of us who vote, we ignore any chance of compromise; we have become so mired in our party, ideological thinking we are doomed to simply go the same direction unless something or somebody wakes everyone up.

We have stopped listening to anyone or anything that we do not agree with