I am posting this comment by Steve Schmidt as a test for DU. Do you want the harsh truth or

[usaf-vet]

50. I'm with you! Something has to change or all we can expect is to get the same results.

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The adage is often attributed to Albert Einstein, though its origin is debated.
It goes something like this: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
It's used to suggest that repeating the same actions while expecting new or different outcomes is irrational.

How about these more appropriate targeted adages when discussing U.S. politics?

"In modern U.S. politics, it’s repeating the same partisan battles over and over again and expecting anything to change."
or
"In modern U.S. politics, it’s repeating the same partisan battles over and over again and expecting the gentleman or gentle lady across the aisle to suddenly cooperate to make progress."

Suggestion for the flashman13: Try posting in a new forum, "The Way Forward." The judging may be more accepting in that forum.

I just went this way yesterday after a post of mine was blocked. My appeal of the block got the block lifted. But I moved the post. Try it if you feel you might be pushing boundaries.