I must say that I am extremely disappointed in the outcome of the election. It was gratifying that so many people waited in long lines to cast their vote and that there were relatively few problems. Not that there weren't any, but they seemed manageable this time. President Bush can rightly claim a mandate for his political agenda, and from today's news conference and news reports, he is on his way to re-shaping American society in a 'neo-conservative' light. Just a few brief observations:
1. While there were no great election day voting issues, there could have been. We need to set a system in place that allows for maximal accountability. I think that a national voting scheme which requires electronic voting machines that have a paper trail for recount possibilities and evidence of tampering is necessary. A move in this direction may begin soon.
2. The liberal establishment and/or the Democrats can no longer allow the Conservative segment of society lament their minority status. They are no longer in the minority. A clear majority voted on conservative lines, and the Democratic Party is really now the minority party. We have to do a better job of putting forth our agenda and countering the 'morality' issue.
3. Since 1968, the Republicans have had 5 presidents whereas the Democrats have had 2.
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