Looking at it from a long term political perspective, it was indeed a 'thumping'. The reversing of the trend towards electing conservatives is a significant event in our political history.
If you are right, and the nation is 'still...strongly Repub', then the nation HAS spoken - and what it said is damning. They are saying that, even though they lean Republican, they STILL want to hand power to the evil liberals. That in itself is extremely telling as to how they view the results of the current administration.
Our views obviously differ as to what is 'good for the country'. This administration has severely damaged this country, in a number of ways that will take years to repair. They've acted unilaterally and arrogantly, both here and abroad. They acted deceitfully and dishonestly. They've tried to show that loyal incompetency is a virtue. They've destroyed the moral reputation of the United States through their abuse of power and humanity. Having no one in office, and the resultant anarchy, would be much better than what the Bush administration has done to this country in six short years.
So, the only question is, will the Democrats do the right thing or the political thing? We'll see. Also, will the Republicans continue their destruction of our country from a minority position? I think the radical HannityRushFOX wing will, but the moderates are probably happy to have the yoke lifted from their necks and eager to get things turned around.
It's like a window finally got opened, and we can not only start to air the place out, but start to see up close what the damage really is. |
