The GOP will continue as a laughingstock and embarrassment to the country as long as they look at every issue as a Schiavo opportunity.

In my view the conversation, outside what the new leadership can influence, is about how our once profligate spenders, constitution violators, and supine media, have suddenly become fiscal conservatives, upholders of the rule of law, and the watchdogs of government. Quite a dramatic turn around in a very short time. Kinda like one of those silly "makeovers" that pass for TV entertainment these days.

But what do I know?

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."

The party of bedrock values and conservatism unswayable by mood, whim, fashionable trends, or "focus groups" has been smoking crack for the last eight years, but they're back to their old reliable selves now! Think Reagan's budgets. That is, imagine them as if the GOP was ever frugal.

Yes, I have noticed. Instead of "drill baby drill" it is about moving beyond dependence on foreign oil. It is about responsibility for self, family and neighbors. It is about it won't be easy but it can be done IF we work together.

PS - Don't miss Weekly Address - (link...)

One thing that hasn't changed for the most part is the complete domination of major news media with Republican talking heads and Congress critters. It's like the election and the total collapse and disgrace of their ideological world view didn't happen at all. I can't figure out why most of these guys aren't in jail instead of yapping on my TV screen.

Shorter GOP: "Any dollar not spent to fatten the wallets of GOP corporate cronies is a waste."

____________________________

Dirty deeds done dirt cheap! Special holidays, Sundays and rates!