The mainstream media often confuses the noble goals of fairness and honesty with an ideological dedication to bipartisanship. Thus, the greatest sin is partisanship, and the most noble statesmen are always found in the center.

I often suspect the opposite is true. When both parties come together for a centrist love-fest, I think that usually means irresponsible government that rewards the special interests. For instance, check out this announcement from the American Wind Energy Association: