So WAS this a repudiation of "politics as usual"?

[*wildcats forever*]

(11-10-2016, 02:20 PM)Bengalzona Wrote: Unfortunately for Democrats, that process takes decades to build and, as a result, takes a massive commitment and patience. The only way a political party develops those traits is from political disaster such as Watergate. I'm not sure that this election qualifies (though it should, IMO).

This is a fundamental lesson in life. When one group tries to beat another group down, the second group arises stronger. That which doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

Unfortunate - yes, but no less real. The party has little choice at this point. A change to ideal leadership is sorely needed now, since what's been in place has failed miserably. This is a present day Watergate to me because values are at stake now, that is if any politician left has an interest in such things. The public just might respond well to a party that addresses the corruption that has already been exposed, and proves it has learned a hard lesson.

To me, anything less will be more of the same, and we just saw how people felt about that concept.