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Originally Posted by AGDee
I think friction is important in our branches. I think that friction is what makes the two party system work. Friction doesn't mean 'stalemate' as has occurred at times. Friction means a questioning of methods to achieve a common goal, to me. I think the friction keeps things fairly moderate, which is where we ultimately should be to be a fair representation of the whole country. I believe that some of our best policies, like workfare and the current ADC rules, come from the compromises necessary due to friction. See, I'm not as big of bleeding heart liberal as y'all tend to think I am 
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I guess maybe it's a word choice thing. I don't see that as "friction." I simply see it as checks and balances. To me, the word "friction" has a much more negative connotation to it, and implies altercations and the like.