<p>latetoschool,</p>
<p>And sometimes they die because of the foolishness and arrogance of our so called leaders. President’s have a responsibility to use our troops wisely. </p>
<p>The exit polls showed overwhelmingly that the citizens of this country don’t support this war. That is not the same thing as not supporting the troops.</p>
<p>LTS, that is your opinion. I don’t think democracy worked yesterday because the military is doing anything on my behalf. I think democracy worked yesterday because the American public is sick of our continued loss of blood and treasure, and said ENOUGH.</p>
<p>General William Westmoreland, please step forward and explain the term ‘irony.’</p>
<p>For one thing Saddam supported Hammas bombers for many years, a group that has killed and maimed many 1000’s in Israel among other places, Bill Clinton and 99 other democrats along with the governments of Germany and France were 100% certain Saddam in fact had WMDs, and Saddam’s own generals believed he had WMDs and Saddam per the Dalfur Report engaged in a “strategic deception” to fake he had WMDs</p>
<p>So I guess for the libs - the United States will just guess next time and if and when NYC gets vaporized and a million die - Bush will not be blamed?</p>
<p>I really believe that</p>
<p>The Dems fortunately will probably not control the White House for another 50 years- because they are simply too weak to defend America</p>
<p>Note that Nancy Pelosi’s apologists are now hinting even she is now backpedaling with her supposed plan of “redeployment” (a de facto retreat) as a likely solution. The Dems are now even spinning the idea that expanding free enterprise in Iraq as a supposed solution to ending violence - as if that would end the violence</p>
<p>Allmusic, I’m good either way. I actually think it’s a good idea to see some dems have a shot at things for a while: we’ve been hearing for a long time that things are off track, and that change is needed. Fair enough: bring it. Let’s see what happens; let’s see the new ideas, reforms, improved policies, better legislation. I’m waiting; how soon can they get started? </p>
<p>If it goes well, terrific; everyone wins. If it doesn’t (and I suspect it will be disastrous from a national security and economic perspective - but - I’ll withhold final judgment until these newly elected leaders have a chance to get in and do some work), then, that better positions things for the presidential election.</p>
<p>From a business perspective, I profit either way. From a personal perspective, my home state elected a republican governor, and, I am pleased that Bill Nelson won, as I favor him mightily over the weird, nightmarish woman that is Katherine Harris. If things get really bad from a national security perspective, there are other countries where Americans can live for a while. So I’m good for now.</p>
<p>I don’t think it matter what the Democrats do for National Security, the Republicans are going to paint their work as a failure. All the Republicans have to peddle is fear and tax cuts. They have nothing else. Granted, tax cuts are nice, but they didn’t even cut spending to pay for them!!!</p>
<p>Citation X, if you want to take your cues from terrorists for how to respond to this election, feel free. I don’t put a lot of truck into what they think of what happened yesterday. I don’t care what terrorists think, I just care that my own government has some competence in dealing with them. Maybe now containers at ports will be searched! Actually, Nancy Pelosi has already stated her plan for the first 100 days of a Democratic Majority in the house. One of them is to implement the suggestions of the 9/11 committee. Surprising that the “tough on national security” crowd wasn’t interested in doing that.</p>
<p>From an economic perspective…as usual, the Republicans mess up everything, and the Democrats will have to be the ones who make the tough, electorally difficult choices that get us back on track again. And the same people who voted for the Republicans who have put us trillions of dollars in debt will punish the party that gets us out of the hole.</p>
<p>We can’t know what terrorists are thinking, as LTS says. But what is there about the chaos and destruction that has been going on in Iraq which wouldn’t gladden a terrorist’s heart? I’m puzzled as to why there is an assumption that they would want a change–they seem to be thriving with the status quo there.</p>
<p>Funny how that one works, huh, Irish?</p>
<p>The Republicans have spent us into trillions of dollars of debt.</p>
<p>And now that the Democrats control the House, they will come crying about those “Tax and Spend” liberals.</p>
<p>No Democrat in history has so wantonly wasted money as GWB and the rest of this administration. But just you watch…the Republicans will soon be blaming the Dems for the financial mess that THEY made. Just a matter of time.</p>
<p>To someone’s comment that the fact that the article was a headline means the terrorists are cheering: That comment is patently false. The US election is front page news across the world because we are the remaining superpower.</p>
<p>Just because the U.S. pays relatively little attention to other countries’ elections doesn’t mean that other countries’ citizens are that ignorant about world affairs.</p>
<p>For example, here’s a link to Radio France International, and you’ll see that the US election is headline news. Doesn’t mean that French terrorists are cheering. It simply means that the French are sophisticated about world affairs; <a href=“http://rfi.fr/[/url]”>http://rfi.fr/</a></p>
<p>LST, I’m with you. As an American, I hope everything goes well with the new Congress. As a conservative, I have concerns, but that’s the way democracy works.</p>
<p>Well, as it was said to the liberals a few years back “if you don’t like it here, leave.”</p>
<p>You know for almost 5 years we’ve been at war in a country we shouldn’t have invaded in the first place. Why don’t we consider doing something different since the same ole same ole, doesn’t appear to be working. Why don’t we see if terrorism goes down if we back off. Are you 100% certain it won’t?</p>
<p>Citation…you keep painting the election results as left wing liberals run amok…you are so wrong. The political center spoke up yesterday. Republican across the country were willing to acknowledge that their party leaders were not making wise choices, were involved in corruption and enough was enough. If it were just those wild-eyed liberals, we would have had another repeat of the past elections. In general, this country is moderate to conservative. Thankfully, voters were willing to tell THEIR (Republican) party that they disagree with the policies of the past 4-6 years. Sorry, you can’t just keep blaming the liberals for this one. The blame lies squarely in those that were thrown out of office and the guy in the white house.</p>
<p>I’m with bethievt - I thought this was a forum for COLLEGE discussion.</p>
<p>Exactly right, Blurcroo.</p>
<p>Had the Republicans not blown every last bit of political capital, good will, mandate, what have you, that they had, they’d still be sitting pretty, in control of all three branches of government.</p>
<p>The cafe is a forum for whatever subjects parents and mature students want to talk about. It’s not just limited to college talk. Parents Forum is the one limited to talk about colleges and college prep.</p>
<p>Citation X, as long as you’re citing foreign reaction, why not cite the European press, for example? ‘End of a six year nightmare’ was the cheering in Germany, and that’s just for starters.</p>
<p>“you keep painting the election results as left wing liberals run amok”</p>
<p>Haven’t seen many left-wing liberals running around the halls of Congress lately, but a little “amok” would be quite an improvement. ;)</p>
<p>Stay the course.</p>
<p>Part of the problem is even the TERRORISTS cannot figure what Pelosi’s latest “plan” actually is, as she’s already furiously backpedaling on her “redeployment” plans</p>
<p>Ms Pelosi is clearly a woman of many faces</p>
<p>Um, its’ a problem that terrorists are confused? I’'m sorry, you’ve lost me there.</p>
<p>Yup. Keeps 'em guessing. Even Faux Gnus can’t figure her out.</p>
<p>Whereas “Stay the Course” is so very crystal clear.</p>
<p>Oh, look! There is Amok running outside my window! ;)</p>