[intopieces]

It does indicate a consensus is not met, and merely that; the GP claimed the this lack of specific consensus on action is actually a form of broad consensus on inaction, a leap in logic that is unfounded because it ignores the political game theory that is employed in obstructionism.

It also ignores the fundamental brokenness of the system through a sort of circular logic: things didn’t change since they didn’t need to be changed.

[nostromo]

You're putting words in my mouth.

[intopieces]

That was not my intention. Could you clarify how your statement:

> If congress doesn't change something, then that means they have determined no change is necessary.

Is not accurately reworded as:

>this lack of specific consensus on action is actually a form of broad consensus on inaction