Eleven years ago, we were in a stronger position than we are now, even considering the examples you listed.
We had less of a socialistic society eleven years ago. That is FACT, as based on OMB data.
Since were are far more socialistic today than eleven years ago, we are weaker today, not stronger.
Factually, you are wrong.
Factually, I am right. We were playing defense 11 years ago. Now we are playing offense. It's the left who is trying to stop us whether its the UN, schools, the courts or tort reform. And those are far more important fights than spending.
But if you want to be a defeatist, if you want to insist we can't win, if you want to stay home or vote for candidates who have no hope, that is your right.