I was away from civilization from 2-14 November. In the back-waters where I found myself during that period, I could monitor the news to some degree, but could not post to this blog.
Like many conservatives, I was disheartened by the win (by a sizable margin) of team Obama, and other Democrats for seats in the House and Senate.
Being unable to post, I was pretty frustrated. Now, however, I think that might have been a blessing in disguise.
As I said at the outset, the purpose of this blog is to expound on, and discuss, the issues that face our Republic. It is not an echo chamber (come on, my various correspondents, lets have some discussion here!) Neither, do I want it to become just another bleating, moaning forum for an outcome I (we) don't like.
We don't like the outcome, to be sure. But, lets discuss why we don't like it, in substantive, objective, unemotional terms. Lets discuss how we move on from here. Lets discuss ways to safeguard the Republic from the ills and evils we imagine possible in the next 4-8 years. Or at least until the next election in 2010.
Maybe, just maybe, this will be (in the perspective of history) a good thing for conservatism and our Republic. But only if we make it so in the long run.
CP
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