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I hope I am not repeating anything here since I do not have time to read 1000+ posts (someone touched a nerve!). It seems to me that the current administration has about even odds of winning a narrow congressional majority in both houses this election since mid-term reversal will somewhat balance out a popular war-time president. However, if the Dem'o'wits or a 3rd party come in and guarantee our security (something the current admin is not willing to do) things could very definetely swing against Bush and Co. They might also play on the secrecy and information hiding that many perceive to be a bit excessive.

someone touched a nerve!

lol...that's putting it mildly. I get flamed for even posting this commentary. The self-proclaimed bitch of FR, Deb, calls me a jerk for even posting this.

I posted it in the light of debate, discussion and clarification of some stated facts, figures and Administration actions.

The author has some valid observations, and many replies are articulate in their response and opinions.

FR was a learning experience. Now it seems it's a 'my way or the highway' mentality. Heaven forbid if any questions the emperor's new clothes. The FR mission statement sets forth that we need to rid ourselves of government corruption from both sides of the aisle. To restore the constitutionality within our Govenrnment.

I'm all for the quashing of the Democrats and their radical left agendas. Then the two party system can be Republica conservatives versus the moderate/left-of-center Republicans. But do we ignore the 'pork' the abuses of the present day Congress?

IMHO, the 2002 Congressional campaigns are going to be very tight. The President needs to expends some political capital in the coming Fall elections. For instance, I do not perceive any great backing of his judicail nominations. Dealing with a hostile House AND Senate, President Reagan set forth his positions, his convictions to the American populace and accomplished many of campaign objectives. President Bush, with his Inaugural Address, his State-of-the Union speeches, his heartfelt and strong speeches regarding the September 11 atrocity has shown his capability. Now he needs to expand on it.

Triagulation worked for Clinton, but is it necessary for President Bush? It seems to weaken the perception of his convictions. Many will state that he has taken the issues from the Democrats, but do we really want to?

The Democrats are still searching for an issue to hinder President Bush. To cripple his Adminstration. As you have mentioned "They might also play on the secrecy and information hiding... but that issue has not stuck.

After all the Democrats are not seeking the truth...they are seeking the advantage.

"However, if the Dem'o'wits or a 3rd party come in and guarantee our security (something the current admin is not willing to do) things could very definetely swing against Bush and Co. "

No one can "guarantee" security. The whole concept is a non starter.

How could they sell that so that even people without a brain would buy it?