[1010RD]

You are correct and let me add that we’ve learned from the past, that is conservatives have. If, and it is a big if, the GOP sweeps it, we need to expect pandering, stupidity and back tracking. But, a tactic once understood is no longer a tactic. Look to lynchpin issues as our victory points. We need to do two things: 1. move the ball toward our goals in such a way that turning back will be politically untenable and 2. win election after election for a generation or more.

Nothing’s going to change over just one election cycle. FDR didn’t change everything in one term. We have to fight hard year to year, but keep the long game in mind - getting our Constitutional Republic back.

America was the first revolution to truly succeed and advance liberty. Forget Rome, forget Greece and all the ancient history of liberty won and lost. History never foresaw the rise of America. Let’s be the first republic to regain the Republic from the jaws of oligarchy.

[SunkenCiv]

I wholeheartedly agree — other than quibbling that ours is the *only* Revolution. :’)

[rdb3]

Nothing’s going to change over just one election cycle. FDR didn’t change everything in one term. We have to fight hard year to year, but keep the long game in mind - getting our Constitutional Republic back.

INDEED!

But this leaves a gnawing, two-part question in my mind: Why can't we on the Right understand this and where is our patience?

The pain you feel today is the strength you'll have tomorrow.