The House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's response to the Feb. 3 derailment, as administration officials have come under criticism for not visiting East Palestine earlier.
I think the real answer is that this is just puppet theatre for the hoi polloi. Both parties represent the interests of the class that holds power, which is the capital owning class. There is no fundamental disagreement between the parties because there is no fundamental disagreement between people who fund and promote them.
While there can’t be a disagreement on the core economic policy, there can be difference in branding around social issues. Conservatives are marketed to voters who hate social progress, while liberals are marketed to people who think there should be more social freedoms. Conservative brand is to be tough and aggressive, while liberal brand is to be civil and reasonable.
The end result we get is the ratchet effect. Conservatives pass the measures that are controversial with the liberal base, while liberals ensure that things don’t slide back.
I think the real answer is that this is just puppet theatre for the hoi polloi. Both parties represent the interests of the class that holds power, which is the capital owning class. There is no fundamental disagreement between the parties because there is no fundamental disagreement between people who fund and promote them.
While there can’t be a disagreement on the core economic policy, there can be difference in branding around social issues. Conservatives are marketed to voters who hate social progress, while liberals are marketed to people who think there should be more social freedoms. Conservative brand is to be tough and aggressive, while liberal brand is to be civil and reasonable.
The end result we get is the ratchet effect. Conservatives pass the measures that are controversial with the liberal base, while liberals ensure that things don’t slide back.