But conservative eras instill a much harsher mood
Perhaps I'm not paying attention, but I haven't noticed any significant change in pop culture since Dubya took office, except maybe that it's gotten more lurid, as it always does.
The problem for democrats is that Republicans enjoy sex. Just with their husbands or wives respectivly. I bet they even love their spouses (GASP!)
I bet they even like their children. (double GASP!)