Now What?

I can’t believe that I am hearing Democratic leaders today talking about how they did not involve enough religion in their campaigns and that in order to grow the party they are going to have to appeal to the religious right and start making religion and God a higher priority of the party. The polls show that a significant number of Americans believe that morality and religion were more important than the economy, jobs and the war in Iraq. What concerns me most about this election is not who won, but the picture that the election has painted of what a “majority” of Americans want for America.

The neo-conservative movement will have another 4 years of unstoppable power in the Federal government. What does this mean for America? Just look at the last 4 years and then realize that in their minds, they were rewarded for everything they have done. If you really think that they will be willing to reach across the aisle, to come to some sort of negotiation with the progressive movement in this country I ask you why should they?

They now control The Whitehouse, The House of Representatives and The Senate. If current political thought is correct, they will also be approving 2 Supreme Court nominations. This election will have a true and long lasting impact on the future of our Nation. I will try to become more optimistic, but it will be incredibly difficult.