Isn't it strange that the only time we hear cries for bipartisanship in Congress is when the Democrats lose power ("Bipartisanship in 2011? Forget about it," Jan. 2)? How come we didn't hear this during the last 20 months when the Pelosi/Reid Democrats jammed everything down our throats, against the overwhelming resistance of the American people, in backroom, closed-door sessions without the Republicans? So much for Nancy Pelosi's call for "draining the swamp" and being the most "transparent" Congress ever.

The compromises made in the last five weeks since the November election were not bipartisan deals; they were made because the lame ducks were forced to do them before losing power. Bipartisanship in 2011? Forget about it!

Jim Rogers, Baltimore