Tim Stanley : Some of it exposes genuine tensions within American politics and society . The problem with the current system is that it does not allow for a fair and open debate on any issue. This time , politics in mix , with White House , others using holidays to score points , he says . He says `` war '' really reflects failure to reconcile different interests in democratic society . Stanley : Battle is over what goes on in public sphere . One solution ? Have sense of humor .
Tim Stanley : The problem with the current system is that it does not allow for a fair and open debate on any issue. This time , politics in mix , with White House , others using holidays to score points , he says . He says `` war '' really reflects failure to reconcile different interests in democratic society . Stanley : Battle is over what goes on in public sphere . One solution ? Have sense of humor .