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Can the Democratic Party Survive? by Scott Shore 02 March 2005 The likely prognosis at this point is that the Democrats will pass into the pages of American history much like the Whig Party. Based on current trends, one is tempted to conclude in a similar fashion as Joseph Schumpeter, who asked the question “Can Capitalism Survive?” After a lengthy discussion, the proponent of free market dynamism concluded -- “probably not.” As a lifelong Republican (or conservative libertarian), I reach a similar conclusion about the Democratic Party, but without glee or a sense of great triumph. The likely prognosis at...

A note from United States National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice to President George W. Bush confirming the formal handover of power in Iraq on June 28, 2004 as seen in this White House Photo.The note was passed to President Bush during a NATO summit in Istanbul and reads, 'Mr. President, Iraq is sovereign. Letter was passed from US Administrator Paul Bremer at 10:26 AM Iraqi time-Condi.' Prompting Bush to scribble back: 'Let Freedom Reign.'