I agree with nearly everything you said, but I have to disagree with one thing--for this election only--and that is that we have to keep as many pubbies in office as possible. We cannot let the dims gain control of either house while we are at war. Any other time, I wouldn't vote for a RINO, either,
If the dims win either house in this election, our war on terror will either come to an abrupt end, and will indeed be another Viet Nam times about 20--because the terrorist will be more emboldened than ever. Unlike the Viet Namese, the terrorists are able to hit us where we live. That's not a risk I'm willing to take!
Our hearts are together on this, but my head takes me away since the damn pubbies aren't doing what they should to safeguard us at home.
I don't see a shift in control, but I do think that some pubbies need to be excised for the good of us all and to teach all that remain a lesson. If we do that, we'll have an easier time of it next time.
Take care, dear lady.