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Originally Posted by Sen
I'm not suggesting that those who supported Kerry shouldn't have the right to be concerned for their viewpoints or be able to voice their opinions. Obviously, it sucks to be in the minority. I remember when the Republicans were in the minority and I wasn't happy then either. However, I don't think it's justified to go into panic mode and continually gripe about how bad the next 4 years are going to be and that there will be immense damage to the country and constitution. It just doesn't make any sense either politically or historically that those things will happen. Sure, those in the minority won't get their way for a while, but it won't be a political steamroller.
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I think part of the growing acrimony in this counrty is due to this "you're in the minority, take your medicine" mindset purpetrated by many conservatives nowdays. It is inappropriate to compare other two term presidents like Clinton, for instance, since Clinton was a Moderate politically and did not enjoy a partisian majority in the Congress. The fact that we have never had such a conservative in the white house with an agreeable congress means that there are no precidents, which is exactly why so many people are terrified about the damage he will do.