Originally Posted by Dharma

For me the difference is the unwillingness to talk to fellow representatives. They've made up their mind (or someone has made their mind up for them), and they won't talk about the issue. It's the same old complaint you read over and over about anyone in office: arrogant, know-it-alls, but in this case, they don't have much experience with the issues, the position, or from what I can tell much of anything associated with leadership positions.

Superficial understanding of issues combined with a know-it-all attitude usually does not end well.