NationStates Jolt Archive

:) Alright, so I've been a bit out of the loop for a while, as I can't get much world news here in the Philippines, but tonight I had a chance to use a 50 peso internet card (free between midnight and 7 a.m., and it's 2 a.m. now), and things seem to be looking up compared to when I left the U.S. three weeks or so ago.

First, theres this:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8410977/

Just as many Americans feel patriotism to be a good thing than immediately after 9/11.

Second, Justice O'Connor is retiring, I found out today.

Third, new census data is apparently going to be a great boon for Republicans in 2008, with Democratic states losing electoral votes, and Republican states gaining them, especially in the South.

Fourth, a slew of fantastic comments from Howard Dean, Senator Kerry, and Senator Durbin. Good for us, that is. ;)

The list goes on, but I don't want to bore anyone.

So my question is, are things looking up for Conservative-minded folks in the U.S.? Because it seemed shaky before I left. The filibuster was in question, GOP nominees for 2006 were being flaky, etc. I'm not serious about a new Golden Age of total domination, but has there been a nice turn of events for us lately?

Please use this as an invitation to bring me up to speed on the news over there. ;)

Edit: Also, the Philippines is basically America Jr., no joke. Even southern Mindanao, where I usually am. I've been proudly reminded that the Philippines is the third most populous English-speaking country in the world at least a dozen times so far, just for starters. It's really quite incredible. Anyhow, back on topic.

I certainly hope so. :)

A bit of food for thought, to put things in context:

Since Bill Clinton was elected with 43% of the national popular vote (now that's a mandate!), the Democrats have:

1. Lost their majority in the Senate
2. Lost their majority in the House
3. Lost their majority of state legislatures
4. Lost their majority of state governorships


:eek:

A bit of food for thought, to put things in context:

Since Bill Clinton was elected with 43% of the national popular vote (now that's a mandate!), the Democrats have:

1. Lost their majority in the Senate
2. Lost their majority in the House
3. Lost their majority of state legislatures
4. Lost their majority of state governorships

I think this picture is appropriate:
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/images/bfd2.gif

:D

I think this picture is appropriate:
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/images/bfd2.gif

:D

I dunno.. losing control of the government almost completely is a pretty big deal if you're into politics. ;)

I think this picture is appropriate:
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/images/bfd2.gif

:D

No, this is more like it:

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=repubs

Keep accumulating annual trillion-dollars deficits, America.
I think the current US government might be totally fucking up this country for the next 2 or 3 generations.

America's golden age was maybe somewhere between Eisenhower and Kennedy.

Or maybe it'll be in 2100.

I think this picture is appropriate:
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/images/bfd2.gif

:D

Yes, I'm sure that's what you're thinking. Most of the Democratic Party's strategy, platform, and vision has been an exercise in mental masturbation.

And since the Republicans took control the deficit continues to increase with no end in sight, the trade deficit widens, the economy's job production remains slow, and the separation between church and state is disappearing.

Nothing fails like success. Soon the US voting public will wise up and the pendulum will swing the other way. It will probably swing pretty hard. Then we'll see Democrats on this forum gloating over how the Republican party is finished.

And since the Republicans took control the deficit continues to increase with no end in sight, the trade deficit widens, the economy's job production remains slow, and the separation between church and state is disappearing.


You're totally right. We need Democrats to really get the economy moving again.. re-elect Jimmy Carter! ;)

And what was the unemployment rate under Bill Clinton? Versus today? ;)

Keep accumulating annual trillion-dollars deficits, America.
I think the current US government might be totally fucking up this country for the next 2 or 3 generations.

America's golden age was maybe somewhere between Eisenhower and Kennedy.

Or maybe it'll be in 2100.

The 2005 deficit is under 3% GDP. 2006 may be below 2%. Considering that a sizeable chunk of that is social security surplus anyway, I hardly think that the dollar is in trouble.

What are the chances of picking up enough seats in the Senate to overcome any filibuster?