You call yourself Pollyannaish for good reason. Be pissed off at the leadership-- they deserve that, at least. Do vocally support the troops-- from what I hear, many feel forgotten about and unappreciated. So don't just sit around the farm fixing your pigtails. Be louder and more committed than the Left.
You are so smuggish and insulting.
You should read some of your posts and realize how you sound to others.
I did call myself pollyannaish for a reason. I have found, over the 40 years of my life...that my attitude towards things is becomes self-fulfilling prophecy. Remember the whole "Morning in America" thing? It worked. Most things in life are won or lost on attitude. Period.
I also believe that if I am going to take credit when we win...I have to take blame when we loose. It is the personal responsibility part of this party I like the most. Do I get upset and frustrated when something doesn't go our way...of course. But I'm not going to sit around in my own stew and make it worse. That's all.
My family and I go out of our way to appreciate the people that allow us to live the truly blessed lives we have here. You are definitely right—to win, we must be louder and more committed. AND less whiny. (Sorry, just not going to change my mind on that one.)
BTW...is this a ploy to get everyone fired up? I used to think so during the election when you "panicked." Just askin' because it works.