>I'm talking about after 911 when your country was united after the terrorist acts that occured. I doubt the U.S will be that united for many years to come - if ever.

And I'm saying you misread that. The parties basically hate each other, all that "togetherness" was just for show.

>If the politicians in your country (as well as most others) would contentrate on working together for the good of their country instead of blasting the opposing parties - oh wait, I was dreaming, that will never happen ...

You're right. I think most times that is a good thing. If we have gridlock, they can't pass any more laws.