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.
BINGO!! On the nose.
Yes, Reagan said it was Morning Again In America and he made it a fact, but lest I remind you that he gave no quarter to the communist, anti-military Left. To argue that they shouldn't be opposed and that if we sit back and let events play themselves out, everything will turn out just fine is crap advice. It is precisely what the Left says we should do against the terrorists.