Congratulations, Democrats and Other Dissatisfied Voters

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Now the Democrats have a majority in the House of Representatives and 50 seats in the Senate, according to CNN.com. This is very good news for Democrats and for anyone who really is tired of the Bush administration's incompetence, short-sightedness about the war in Iraq, and violation of longstanding basic rights (like habeas corpus) in the name of fighting terrorism.

I voted democrat simply becasue I think this administration needs to take a very serious audit of what's it done in the past three years, something it very arrogantly has refused to do.

Now that the writings on the wall, it's amazing how the tone of GW has changed in the last 48 hrs.

I'm having fun right now listening to Sean Hannity try and explain this one.

It's funny - the glee I'm hearing from the left makes my blood boil. But at the same time, as I said in the other topic, I wanted the Democrats to gain seats.

Now let us just pray that they actually attempt to change things instead of bogging down the system with the pointless partisan attacks that lost them the 2004 election.

Makes your blood boil? Why?
Both parties are so close in ideology/etc that they may as well just fess up and combine. The only real difference between the two is that one's just a teensy bit less right-wing than the other. Thing is, I've found that most people who want power are usually the least suited to wield it responsibly.
The only really good news I saw today is Rumsfeld's resignation. And even that's 6 years too late, in my opinion. He will quite likely go down in history as an example of how NOT to run a military campaign. My day would be even better if Bush, Cheney and Rove all held a press conference, admitted to all the crap they've done, said they're sorry, resigned and then went to work as... I dunno, lunchladies.

The saddening part of all this is that if there's another terrorist attack of ANY kind, ANYwhere, the Republicans will likely seize the opportunity to place the blame on the Democrats. At least, if history repeats itself, as it is wont to do.

And before you (general you) peg me as one or the other, I'm neither.

I want immigration reform, a clear plan for the situation in Iraq, and increased funding for scientific research. The first two of those were among the first things Pelosi said Democrats in Congress would push for, if they gained a majority and she became the Speaker. As for increased scientific research funding, it remains to be seen if that is on the Dems agenda, but I have always thought Democrats to be in favor of that (and not necessarily the NASA or military kind). I do not care about the gay marriage, abortion, and marijuana issues. People should have the option to do what the please as long as it does not harm any other person or the state. Republicans have some things to learn from it.

Overall, I am pleased with the election results.

The Associated Press has just declared Jim Webb the winner in Virginia. Of course, I looked at results early this morning on Virginia's website and already knew the direction that was headed.

Oh, and I want decreased college tuition costs.

Our long national nightmare is over.

I wouldn't say "over", but at least 'on the way to waking up'
Remember, barring impeachment, you guys are still stuck wit' de Shrub for 2 more years.

I'm just happy this made Rumsfield step down. I was sick of seeing the man use the constitution as a doormat.

Finally some people who like trading with Canada.
Or will it get worse?

Do you people realize that the Democrats controlled the Senate at the time of the Iraq War vote? The majority of them voted for it. This isnt a vote for change. What will change? The Patriot Act passed the Democrat controlled senate 98-1. You're delusional if you think this is a vote for change.

Yeah, i voted all democratic to defeat bush and to end the war.

Yes, unfortunately.