why "reform" is a cure worse than the disease

[freepcrusher]

we hear a lot about reformers on both sides of the aisle: people like Warren on the left and Sasse/Rubio/Paul on the right. The problem with all reform movements is the sanctimony of it. Its the idea of sounding smarter than everyone else despite being lower in seniority and is really akin to people acting as their own attorney in court because they think they are so smart. The other thing is that this rewards people who grandstand for media attention and are often more partisan than the average congressperson.

The way America works now, I think we'd be better adopting a New York style of governance where it is much more of a "shut up and vote" type deal and where everyone gets their sinecure and public works project in exchange for keeping the peace.