Civility and Gridlock: A Fatal Concoction
Civility is only good when both sides agree to partake in it
The Trump administration’s time is running out, and with only a few months left in office, Trump’s power over the nation, as well as his appeal, has begun to decline. In the absence of the once potent President’s presence, questions arise about our nation’s future and what a Biden administration will look like. Some are hopeful that a new day of bipartisanship will rise over the ashes of our divided nation. Indeed, the Chicago Tribune published an article by its editorial board, commending America for voting for a new day. Much of the article endorsed the idea that Trump’s absence would ensure the dignity of America’s body politic. The Tribune was so rosy in its appraisals of America that it conveniently ignored the fact that millions of Americans still voted for the divisive man they were in the process of condemning, saying, “This victory is a testament to the enduring hope of most Americans that, despite their differences, they can still join together for common goals.” The Tribune was not alone in its praise and rosy depiction. George W. Bush, who had his own experience with avoiding the popular will of America, congratulating Biden on his victory in a statement that read: “Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good man, who has won his…
