The article highlights the dysfunction in Congress, particularly its inability to plan for the future, which is evident in the looming insolvency of Social Security and Medicare, along with an escalating national debt. Local governments have comprehensive plans, yet national representatives avoid the long-term thinking necessary to address vital issues due to political polarization and fears of electoral repercussions. This lack of leadership results in a focus on short-term gains and partisan conflicts rather than constructive compromise, ultimately jeopardizing the country's future.
The long-term thinking is: How do we get to next week? World leaders wonder what has happened to the U.S.
The political cost of displaying the mettle to manage a tough problem... almost guarantees a primary nomination challenge from a congressman's right or left.
Elected officials aren't into leadership, as they proclaim, but followership of lightly informed public opinion.
There is an inverse relationship between the level at which elected officials serve and their willingness to do long-term thinking.
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