[timewizard]

Corruption has been compounding. Malicious business interests don't actually care which party has power. Just that they have access. It's telling that you have to reach back 30 years to find an example where the budget was balanced for one single year.

[myvoiceismypass]

Right, because the guy after Clinton decided to cut taxes and start multiple wars that would last decades. You can do better than a gut "both sides" reaction.

[thrance]

Those "malicious business interests" clearly prefer the republicans, judging by how much more money their last campaign received from wealthy corporate donors.

But indeed, the dems are controlled opposition at this point. Most of them oppose progressive ideas, at least as much than the republicans.