If the Opposite of "Pro" is "Con", What's the Opposite of Progress?

I'm not one to be overly political, but I've been watching much more of the made-for-TV-drama that has been going on. Now I don't want to say what I feel about the President (whether I support him or not) - that's not the point of my post. It's more of the hypocrisy that is heard coming out of our Congress from both sides of the two major parties. I know that over time our views and perspectives change. We see more, learn more, understand, and grow more worldly (hopefully) as we mature and experience life. But when I see Democratic politicians going to extreme lengths to chastise the President's behavior and the Republicans defending the actions of the President as perfectly acceptable and normal it boggles my mind. Especially when there is video of quite a few long-tenured members of the legislative body saying almost the complete opposite when the last President was going through impeachment. Where is the middle ground? Where are the people that can look at something, have a position, and maintain that position no matter their party affiliation? Maybe I'm foolish in thinking that our elected officials should have some level of consistency.

It's even more disappointing when you hear the news personalities on the cable networks talking about re-election concerns for members of Congress and how that is influencing their decision, actions, and behavior. I understand that Representatives and Senators are elected to be a voice for their constituents, but don't they also take an oath and claim they will uphold and defend the Constitution? I didn't realize that they took an oath to defend their party no matter what...guess I just learned something new. That also explains why the Congress' approval ratings are so low. Shouldn't all of these members of Congress be doing what's in the best interest of the country and not thinking about getting re-elected? If they think that what #45 is doing is appropriate, then it should be appropriate for ANY President regardless of party; and the reverse should also be true. It's just troubling to think that someone would set aside their oath and what's right (standing along side or in opposition to the President) for the simple sake of re-election. Be bold. Have a spine. Stand up for something. And, BE CONSISTENT!

These jobs aren't exactly easy. Many issues have support on both sides, so when someone takes a position and follows that position there are inevitably going to be some people that are unhappy about that choice. But, all decisions should be made for the greater good...for the majority position...for what does the most good for the most people. Maybe I should have tried to go to law school, then run for political office, then tried to change things from the inside. Or maybe it'll be easier (and less expensive) if  I just continue to express my voice at the ballot box.