So naive about our political process
Threats, paybacks, backroom deals, payoffs........grease that makes our political machine run
Sam Rayburn lead by exerting his influence through skillful persuasion and humor rather than arbitrary rule.
Pelosi used arbitrary rule. In other words she was a dictator.
Wow! You really DON'T know anything about politics in general or Washington in particular, do you?
Here's another example for you to research: Can you tell me why Lyndon Johnson was the most feared man in Washington? (Hint: It ain't cuz' he was a nice guy who told dirty jokes.)
Hoover was the most feared man in Washington.
Johnson was a blackmailer.