Now, it would be nice if the GOP, since it is in control of all branches of government, would do what the Democrats were unwilling to do 2008 through 2010, and work with Democrats ... not to compromise and do things the way Democrats want, but to allow them some say in how reforms go forward.

Having been largely in charge of the government for eight years, the Democrats have proven they are very good at entrenching debt and creating unworkable programs that affect all of our lives. They shouldn't be surprised that the voters took that control away from them. That doesn't mean that there are not Democrats with good ideas who could contribute to the process of reform and an attempt at cleaning up the mess that has been underway since 2000.

I hope the GOP will solicit Democratic suggestions and, when appropriate, include their ideas going forward. Seek cooperation without compromising on what needs to happen to fix the mess the Democrats made.