I wrote this November 3rd, the morning after Election Night. It may be a bit too dismal with regard to Democratic chances on capturing the White House.
The bright day will come when Americans realize that
those in the interior and the coasts share identical
values and begin to respect and love each other. We
have more in common than not. It shouldn't be just
9/11 to do that awakening.
The difference and truth in economic policies and
their consequences just never come through to the
electorate. It's just "buzz" unfortunately. No matter
what the concrete issue is, the ethereal, instead,
always seems to win.
The President is always treated like a demigod no
matter who it is. With that and Bush having a key-in
to loyal fundamentalists and preaching "faith" all the
time, it's no wonder he has the winning combination.
Candidates need to slip into that "faith" column to
win. It's a dangerous flirtation with the separation
of church and state, but that's how it is. The head
of state in England is also the head of the Church.
The President has too much power in the
largess sense, being both head of state (a sort of figure-head, spiritual position) and government (a practical, executive position).
America may be governed better if we too had a Prime
Minister.
I don't think Democrats will come into power in the
Presidency again until there is another Depression, or
worse, a catastrophic war where the Democrats have a,
dare I say it, "Crusade" on their side.
More down to earth, we just experienced 1972 all over
again, with another Senator losing yet again. Senators
never win. This time, however, we don't have an
opposing Congress to impeach the President.