it gets even closer. Some of the differences in the platforms fade away once people get sworn in. The fact is, if I were to lock you away and fast forward 5 years you could come out of hiding and never be able to tell which party was in power unless you were told.

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I wasn't born with enough middle fingers.

I was deprived of the news for 10 years, ( we already know what the political landscape will probably look like in 5 years) I'd look at the size of the deficit and the condition of social security before making my guess about which party is in control.

When it really comes down to it, Force, would you rather see someone in the SC who follows the rules and does what he or she feels is best and within the rules set by precedent... or someone who will vote down abortion regardless of precedent or rules? The latter candidate would probably be wreckless in other areas as well.

Sincerely,

Plessy v. Ferguson

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"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival."
Winston Churchill

which only backs my assertion that people haven't become more conservative, but instead the Democrat party has become far far more liberal. Lieberman was once a popular VP candidate in the party, now he's a DINO. Go figure.

Unfortunately the Republican party hasn't done what I expected (mostly in regards to spending) and thus a functional second party is important for the success of the country. The Democrats are less and less becoming that party. Bring back the Whigs!

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All you need to know about the energy crisis:
ANWR Exploration Republicans: 91% Supported. Democrats: 86% Opposed.
Coal-to-liquid R's: 90% YES. D's: 78% NO.
Oil Shale Exploration R's: 90% YES. D's: 86% NO.
Outer Continental Shelf Exploration R's: 81% YES. D's: 83% NO.
Increased Refinery Capacity R's: 97% YES. D's: 96% NO

SUMMARY: 91% of House Republicans have historically voted to increase the production of America’s own oil and gas. 86% of House Democrats have historically voted against.