How about those Dems??

[OWB]

I know a couple of you have said congrats already and I appreciate it, but for those who haven't, you can post it in this thread..

[Lexvol]

It is going to be a long two years..........

There is one thing that can make me feel better....

[OWB]

Originally Posted by Lexvol

It is going to be a long two years..........

There is one thing that can make me feel better....

That's not exactly what I had in mind, but I'll take it..

I know it seems as if I might be gloating a bit, but after all the abuse I've taken in the politic forum, I deserve it.

[Lexvol]

Originally Posted by OWB

That's not exactly what I had in mind, but I'll take it..

I know it seems as if I might be gloating a bit, but after all the abuse I've taken in the politic forum, I deserve it.

Gloat away OWB. You deserve it. Pardon the fact that I offer no concession speech. I wasn't running for anything.

The best thing to come out of the election for me was a change of mayor in Lex, and a NO vote on the city's desire to condemn and buy the local water co.

[cd12]

Lets see how they handle it, kinda like being a backup Qb, you are everybodies fav, while you are on the bench!

[OWB]

Well, they certianly can't do any worse. Things can only get better.

[cd12]

Originally Posted by OWB

Well, they certianly can't do any worse. Things can only get better.

Not so fast my friend, there are some who still remember Jimmy Carter. But they have the hammer now, lets see what they do with it.

[hohenfelsvol]

Originally Posted by OWB

Well, they certianly can't do any worse. Things can only get better.

It's all perpective. Some things will get better and some won't. Those are the choices people make when they vote a certain way. Or at least, speaking for myself only, I try to vote for what effects me and my family. Priorites change in life and so has my vote over the years.

I do think the Dem's will make some positive changes. Each party does when they win. Some areas though will not improve. Just the way it is.

Oh yea, congads.

[J.Quest]

Time will tell...depending on what happens in the next 2 years, this could actually be good for the right wingers.

[OrangeEmpire]

CONGRATS OWB!

Hopefully the democrats will move centrist, ala Bubba Clinton, and try and unite the country.

You will have two years to make significant change.

If by the chance the democrats do not keep their promises, I wonder if the country will rebel once again and develop a viable 3rd party?

Again, congrats OWB!

[OrangeEmpire]

Ok, I waited 20 mintues........Election 08 is upon us!
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History suggests power shift may be temporary

[Atreus21]

I doubt much will change. The democrats had continually frustrated republican initiatives in congress with their minority, and I'm sure republicans will return the favor here.

[orange+white=heaven]

Originally Posted by OWB

I know a couple of you have said congrats already and I appreciate it, but for those who haven't, you can post it in this thread..

Blue. It's the new red.

[volinbham]

Congrats - people were clearly dissatisfied with how the government is handling stuff. However you will still take abuse in this thread

A few observations:

1. It appears that many of the turnover seats were won by rather conservative democrats. Dissatisfaction rather than ideology appears to be the big driver of change.

2. The party preaching morality lost on issues of corruption. The party claiming to be less corrupt now has to keep their nose clean or this could reverse (good luck with that). They gain about 35 more corruption time bombs.

3. It will be fun to be on the offensive now - actually awaiting all the stellar leadership from the likes of Pelosi, Conyers, Rangel, Hastings, and potentially, Reid, Schumer, etc. Yesterday, Dean, Pelosi and Reid talked about "changing the tone" in Washington and reaching out for bipartisan action. Um...I won't hold my breath on that one.

4. Dems finally have to have a plan rather than complaining - should be fun.

[volinbham]

Originally Posted by Atreus21

I doubt much will change. The democrats had continually frustrated republican initiatives in congress with their minority, and I'm sure republicans will return the favor here.

The Democratic congressional initiatives can be summed up in one word: subpoena.