In the wide world of politics, media commentary and social comprehension someone came up with the idea to label the political parties by color- Blue for the the Democrats and Red for the Republicans. Now, one could fall into an entire debate over the deep inner meaning behind the colors, but that is not for now. For now, America sings the Blues...for real. As of November 7th, 2006, the American people turned the tables on conservatism and blind allegiance, and the Democrats-or Blues-are now back in power in the entirety of Congress. Well, almost in power...for in my home state of good ol'Virginny there is a sore loser who will not admit defeat. His name George Allen...former Governor, Senator and now...well, he is sorta just a regular citizen. His is a story in poor choices and a bad campaign-once poised to be the golden boy of the Republican party, now he is destined for a long political shelf life. Virginia's Senate seat now the keystone to the balance of power in Congress-and with the Democrat Jim Webb announced as victor by the Associated Press all that is left to seal the deal is Allen's acceptance. That will be no time soon.
Regardless, it is a new day...right...right? I do hope so. I was speaking to a friend about the election just yesterday and I told her that I felt good about the changes that could take place, but I was also nervous about the outcome of those prospective changes. I did not know how to frame my concern, but this very morning I was having the discussion again and it came to me- cautiously optimistic. That is the feeling-I, like most of America today, look forward to a new direction for our federal government and for the placement of parameters on the absolute power exerted by the Executive branch over the last 6 years. Already, the President has shown how serious this change in Congress is, as Donald Rumsfeld has stepped down-or rather was told to. We shall see what the mighty Democrats have in store for America, and if any party can re-establish our foreign policy relations while truly addressing the domestic issues that plague our society-simultaneously. The blame game is over...
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