Democrats Face A Lose-Lose in ‘06

It is easy to put aside the immoral, corrupt, disgusting behavior of the Republicans as the good ol’ boys having their fun. And I will do just that. There is really no need to be concerned with the slow, stubborn, self-righteous Elephant anymore. They are as done as freshmen at Oasis. The only hope they have are the Democrats.
Winning by being the “other” party lies somewhere between sufficient and sad, but it seems to be the strategy of the Democrats for 2006. Do not expect any persuasive rhetoric, or courageous stands…just the minimal. The Democrats might end up winning big in November by watching the GOP go up in flames with us. When you have Matt “HrnyRep18” Foley, Tom Delay, Bob “Show Me The MoNey” Ney, among others, it guarantees a good fiery show. Unfortunately, this doesn’t cut it for me. As it looks right now, the Dems will win by being losers.
There are two likely scenarios to come up after these November elections, and both are not Donkey-friendly. The first scenario has the Democrats losing, literally, and thereby losing any credibility they had left as a party. Losing to the Republicans, at this point in time, when they are self-destructing in every way foreseeable would be the kiss of death. Goodbye Democrats, hello Tories. The second scenario has the Democrats losing, potentially, in 2008. If there is anything we have learned from the Republicans is that they fight back hard. Bill Clinton saw this when they took over in 1994 after decades out of congressional power. Democrats have let the Republicans go unchecked for too long, and they have gone accustomed to the taste of power. It tastes like chicken—and they looove their chicken (takes one to love one). Because of this, the Right will fight with all their might in 2008 for the big one: the presidency.
I cannot say I would not be happy if the Republicans lost both Houses in the election, because my religion does not allow me to lie. But the outcome must be seriously analyzed, and the possible long-term outcomes pondered. The Republicans have done their share (thanks, by the way), and now it is time for the Democrats to show some gravitas. They need to readjust their mentality, into one of a winning party. The results in ’06 don’t count, only the momentum. The only way the Democrats can win in November is to believe they can win in November…of 2008.