Bob Schwartz

Some politicians, without naming names or pointing fingers, do what will get themselves elected/reelected (by votes) or keep them in the race (by not being primaried), and convince themselves that their actions are therefore “the right thing”. This gives them some peace, as in not anguishing and losing sleep, by bridging the gap between pragmatism and principle.

This has been on display for as long as there has been politics. But it has been especially evident in these times, as the gap between political action and the right, humane, legal, constitutional, reasonable thing grows wider.

Again, not naming names, but the most recent weekly message from our Congressman reflects this. To supplement the above thoughts, one might say that the gap between politics and principle is frequently filled with, to be polite, nonsense. Ever thus. But knowing that is the case, especially these days, does not make it easier.