[Mia T]

I predict that by '08, clinton won't be a viable option. Do not underestimate the magnitude and intensity of clinton revulsion WITHIN the Democrat party, especially after the Democrat Debacle of '02. (The Democrats lost EVERYTHING under the clintons.)

Notwithstanding this, 9/11 changed the paradigm. For the people--from 9/11 forward--clinton fecklessness and self-protection in the face of terror will always trump the pocketbook.

The people's reasoning, which is quite unassailable, goes something like this: If you ain't alive, you can't spend it.

[eureka!]

"The people's reasoning, which is quite unassailable, goes something like this: If you ain't alive, you can't spend it."

Yep. That pretty much says it. Great work Mia....

[skeeter]

Thanks Mia, I love your stuff. You, Registered and a few other talented, creative types are the reason I haunt this place...

On the other hand, there are some others who's posts tend to have the opposite effect...

[ricpic]

For the people--from 9/11 forward--clinton fecklessness and self-protection in the face of terror will always trump the pocketbook.

The people's reasoning, which is quite unassailable, goes something like this: if you ain't alive, you can't spend it.

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I do not post this to be argumentative. However, there is one other factor that should be kept in mind. The very short memory of "the people."
If the war on terrorism is waged so thoroughly and successfully that terrorist activity is rendered minimal in the last two years of the second Bush administration, then the people will quickly relax, and give in to the temptation to give the Democrats another chance.
Ironic isn't it: Hildabeasts' best chance rests with the Republicans ability to handle the tough stuff.