It is truly a paradox when the Dems say that want peace in the world and say they want to see one world, one government. YET, they are isolationist when it comes to defending the homelands of the countries that would be friendly to the USA. That message resonates loud and clear to many countries and makes us a weak and wavering partner in their eyes.
The Reps give a more consistent message: be friends with the USA and we will help you when adversity strikes, whether war or natural calamity..The Rep message to friendly countries is that we are strong and steady partners, fully armed to defend you, and resourceful enough to lift you up again when disaster strikes.
The Dems are stumbling along, unable to formulate a program for success in the world, and 2008 will not be the year they wake up- because nothing will ever satisfy their vast left wing base. They are victims of their past success in getting US out of Vietnam and are locked into their isolationism because of it. But Iraq is not Vietnam and they just don’t get it, same as they don’t fully comprehend the worldwide fight against terror and they miss the main point that the Muslims want to wipe out every ‘infidel’ and impose their laws by force on every country..
The Dems don’t have a clue and won’t have a clue in ‘08 because their internal forces are tearing them apart....For that reason they will be defeated in 2008. The Reps will win the Presidency and will win back Congress, especially if they can give Americans another Contract with America. That worked brillintly before- all 10 points were passed. It can work again.
Agree with the approach, but I don't think there's any way we're getting the Senate back this cycle. Too many open seats in blue or purple states. However, I think there is very little chance that the Dems will hold the House, especially if they're still the do-nothing 20% approval rating Congress next fall...and I think that's very, very likely. Plus, if we have a House landslide and the White House stays GOP, the momentum from that will keep the Senate from going deep blue. That means we'll still have a Senate where you can't get anything done unless you can convince 10 or 12 Republicans to go along with you. Sweet, sweet gridlock!
One and a half branches firmly in GOP hands and a GOP president appointing at least the next two Supreme Court vacancies...that's enough for me this cycle.