Ultimately the issue is ideology. In this kind of conflict there only are winners and losers. If one is willing to compromise the issue if settled only if the other side agrees also. Recently the more liberal among conservatives have tried to compromise, believing the other side will, but hasn't. As a fact, the other side has doubled or tripled its demands and with the growth in administrations has raised its power greatly. Bemoaning the result is not a solution, although recognizing the results of attempting accommodation is the first step. It will be a long, painful, and expensive process.
Ultimately the issue is ideology. In this kind of conflict there only are winners and losers. If one is willing to compromise the issue if settled only if the other side agrees also. Recently the more liberal among conservatives have tried to compromise, believing the other side will, but hasn't. As a fact, the other side has doubled or tripled its demands and with the growth in administrations has raised its power greatly. Bemoaning the result is not a solution, although recognizing the results of attempting accommodation is the first step. It will be a long, painful, and expensive process.