The Irony and the ecstasy

The "game" of politics often reveals irony.

A classic example of this can be found in National Journal's recent "insiders poll" which asked the question: "Politically, would your party be helped or hurt if the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

at a 40-to-5 vote margin, Republicans said they would be hurt if Roe were overturned. Here is just one of their reasons:

"We lose a good issue with the base and tick off the media, who make it a central issue in the next election."

Democrats at a 43-to-11 vote margin believe that overturning Roe would be good for them politically.

"If Roe got overturned, Republicans would pay a huge electoral price for their allegiance with the Religious Right."

Let me get this straight: If we get our way, we lose? If we lose, we win? In the complex world of politics, that's just about right. If you've ever wondered why nothing gets done in politics, it's because it's in the politicians self interest to preserve the status quo. Ironic, isn't it ...