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In reply to the discussion: Beware of People Pretending to Be on Our Side [View all]MineralMan
(146,288 posts)We have slipped back to some degree, although we did get the ACA, which was another compromise measure.
There's a lot to do with regard to social progress and infrastructure. We have some new challenges that weren't really recognized during the New Deal and Great Society eras. Others were recognized then, as well, but not dealt with in any significant way.
We also have a pandemic underway, and the challenge of climate change added to the list of must-do things.
However, what we do not have is a solid, unified majority in either house of Congress. We do not have that, so it is difficult to make massive sweeping changes in one pass.
Maybe we can get that unbreakable majority in Congress at some point, but we do not have it right now. Not even close. So, we're going to either do what we can or accomplish nothing. The second option, however, will guarantee that we do not increase our majorities.
In fact, there is a real danger from the right that is present and threatening. That, we must overcome.