[Huck]

I have not solidified this opinion, but it appears that their extra degree of openness ---- recklessness even --- stems from desperation.

I agree with you. Imagine how it looks to them. Fox News is ruling cable news. Rush Limbaugh rules the radio. GWB fighting the war on terror, flags everywhere...control of the House and a growing majority in the Senate--one more victorious election cycle and whammo!--it has to be a terribly disappointing time for libs. I just don't believe upcoming generations will go for great society type programs.

[schu]

Interesting that this topic come up on this thread, there have been others of a similar nature, most recently that one from Pat Rooney from BOND. Read it if you have not, very uplifting.

While I agree that there has been a huge shift in the “mood” of America, I think there is work to be done in defining what we truly stand for. We know what we are not, just look at: anti-war protesters, France, Germany, the UN, Canada, Iraq, Saddam, the Taliban and Democrats and it is clear the majority of Americans want nothing to do with these guys.

A new dawn has arrived, the 4th turning has begun, the next 12 -24 months will define where we go as a nation. The battle for the “great middle” has begun. It is a battle of ideas, we are well positioned to win, but do not count the socialist/Democrats out, they do not give up easily.