preparing to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

The Democrat in Congress yesterday attempted to pin on the President responsibility for the DPRK having a nuclear weapon. First, we are not yet sure that they do, (the test this week may have been a misfire). But that is not the point. This is not Georgie's fault and they know it. Most likely they would have done it no matter what, but if one digs only superficially into that backward little countries recent history, we find that the US reneged on a deal to give them two, (count em), power producing light water reactors during the Dem's last term in the White House. There may have been very good reasons for that, but the truth is that there is plenty of blame to go around, (even if it is faux blame---not really justified).

The Dem's attempt to tar Georgie with this brush may backfire. They have seen their stock go up quite a bit in the past few months by keeping their mouths shut. Idiotic sound bites like this one may remind some people why they are voted Republican last time. This is a time for unity in the country. The Dem's will increase their own standing that much more if they remain quiet, let the public draw their own conclusions here, (they will blame Bush), and stand behind the President, (provided he does nothing half-assed and reckless). The President is the one with the target pinned to him, this should be a no-brainer for the party that wants to be in power.

If/when the Dem's take the House and/or the Senate, there will be a strong temptation for the reactionary wing of the party to interpret the election as an endorsement rather than a measure of disgust with the ruling party. This tempation is to be avoided at all costs. This is the time for the moderates of the party to take the fore, to offer reassurance to an agitated electorate, and to give them time to solidify their position. Hence, I offer this advice: