[sourcery]

One recalls Barry Goldwater’s historic wipeout in 1964. But, in 1966, Republicans made the greatest gains in a generation, and went on to win the presidency for 20 of the next 24 years.

True. But it's also true that America is considerably more socialist now than it was 50 years, ago, despite Reagan.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

Exactly. We are not at the point where we can afford a screw up that (again, going with Buchanan's scenario) puts one left winger in office, then follows him with another.

The Republic is too far gone for that.

[Bryanw92]

>>True. But it’s also true that America is considerably more socialist now than it was 50 years, ago, despite Reagan.

Because Progressives move fast if they can or they might move slow if they have to, but they always move towards their goal. They don’t wait for “perfect”. They merely wait for opportunities. This is something that most conservatives need to learn. We’re always waiting for the “perfect” so we can make our big move and save the republic. Meanwhile, they just keep digging the foundation out from underneath.