I definitely include myself under the rubric of "cynical and rabid Clinton haters." As all-but-titular heads of the Democratic party I am astonished each day that they don't raise the party banner. You know, the one with "Free Stuff from the Government" written in big red letters. A disaster like Katrina has again stimulated the desire in many hearts for the assurance of a plump government teet not far from their greedy faces. And the ones whinging the loudest, it seems to me, are not the unfortunate victims of the hurricane. There's an undercurrent of envy, I think, among those who long to scream "Me too!!, Look at meeeee! I'm a victim too! And I deserve Free Stuff just as much as they do."
And the Clintons come to power by exploiting the illusion of Free Stuff. Consequently, these are dangerous times.
Nothing new, though. Don't forget the Kingfish and his ilk.