"The Return of the Democrats" by Oliver Willis

[owillis]

http://www.oliverwillis.com/entries/0703/the_return_of_the_democrats.html

The Return Of The Democrats
"The right is whining. They are in control of all three branches of the government, but they're whining. Why? Because for the first time since the 2000 election the left is fighting back. Across the entire spectrum of Democratic politics the ascendancy of George Bush to the White House was a cause for concern, partially because of the method in which he gained his office and in large part for what it was feared he would do once in 1600 Pennsylvania. The only respite that the Democrats had was that Bush's slim electoral win and loss in the popular vote meant that any radical politics would be held in check. Sadly this was not the case, as the President chosen by the minority began to govern as if he had won a landslide. Still, the Democrats were able to fight Bush via their minority in the Senate and it was felt that Al Gore would make an eventual return to public life as the defacto opposition leader..."

[patdem]

1. Thanks, have book marked link. Great editorial...and the House

debacle on Thursday/Friday only supports his ascertion about the whining repubs! :grin:

[KG]

2. nice site.

i think labeling recent events a 'return of the democrats' is a bit of an overstatement. it might signal the start of a trend, but i don't hold out much hope. :(