Originally Posted by ottopilot

Perhaps we're witness to a growing populist revolt... except it's coming from the right instead of the left. It may not be justified, but the perception of old-school elitist failure is being promoted with great popularity. Is there a thread of truth to that perception? If so, is it an orchestrated over-reaction or justified?

Originally Posted by dc_dux

otto......what popularity? where is "the perception of old-school elitist failure" being promoted other than by the conservative talking heads?

Unless you consider Limbaugh "ditto heads" (and other followers of similar [partisan infotainers) a growing populist revolt.

Originally Posted by dc_dux

Wake me when its over!

Or at least point me to something that would support the conclusion that the perception is widespread and goes beyond the Republican base.