My god, the Republicans have gotten control of not only the House but the Senate, too! I cannot believe that with so much unemployment, the failing economy, bin Laden and Qaeda still active, the upcoming bombing of Iraq, and such a conservative simpleton for president, that so many people have voted for the Republicans!
So, anyone who thinks there's no difference between Democrats and the conservative Republicans now in charge, well, starting in January when the new Congress is sworn in and all the chairmanships of the committees change, you will see how the conservative agenda plays out. Bush will not have to be bothered with any of that annoying compromising most presidents have to do. It might be a good idea to become a Baptist now because the government and religion are about to become intimately entwined. Prayers in schools anyone? Faith-based giving rather government social programs? Those are both on the conservative agenda. Let's just forget about that separation of state and religion idea that Democrats like so much. Oh, and save all your pennies for when you don't have a job, because the Republicans don't like people to get unemployment benefits (that's one of those Democratic things). And a gas mask and bomb shelter might be a good idea, especially in the big cities, since those Repubs think bombing other countries is A-OK, especially when there's lots of oil to share with countries willing to help us go in and take it, and personal fortunes to be made from all those military contracts. Think that bombing's not going to get some of those people a little upset? Good luck everyone! This is heartbreaking. Frightening. And maddening. I'm going to lay low for a few days. Debra Shea
