We do have a very strong grip on the House and Senate. In the Senate, Bush won 31 states. If anything, I think over time we'll pick up more seats. If we get our agenda through in the next two years, and SCOTUS appointments over the next four, our House & Senate strength will see us through even if we lose the Presidency. That's how the 'Rats maintained power for decades. Now it's our turn!
Well I definitely agree that we should implement as much of the conservative agenda as possible now and in the near future just in case things go against us in the future.
Certain issues, like gay marriage/civil unions, must be one over the next few years. A Sup Court decision affirming the rights of states to settle the matter and upholding the federal Defense of Marriage Act would be great, but the problem there would be that it could be reversed by a later court. We need some sort of Amendment that precludes the Courts from getting involved, or that reverses a potential imposition of gay marriage/civil unions should it happen.
Its also important to try and make the tax cuts permanent and reform Social Security.
And we need more Scalias and Thomas on the Sup Court, not only for the marriage debate, but for the more general purpose of reigning in judicial power.
So I agree; do as much as possible as soon as possible.