Refresh my memory, please. After the elections in 2002 and 2004

[Norquist Nemesis]

were the newly elected Democratic Leaders coming out and touting that they would be in the majority by the next election?

Help me out here, please! So far, the ongoing theme for the Republican Leaders talking points is, "I look forward to bringing us back into the Majority in two years." I don't recall the Democrats saying things like that. :shrug:

[Vincardog]

1. Do you remember the pretz asking them the details of their plan on everything?

[Norquist Nemesis]

5. Nope! But he sure has his hand in this bunch!!!

It's like the fricking Texas delegation with Hutchison and Cornyn on there. :puke:

[redqueen]

2. No, but dems aren't as likely to be complete flaming @$$holes. n/t

[Norquist Nemesis]

6. True! They need a good swift kick in the...

(pick your favorite). Such nasty, despicable, hateful people they are!

[Cerridwen]

3. I believe the "republican takeover" was covered in the

"news" for weeks afterward.

[Norquist Nemesis]

7. Come to think of it, I'm not sure they even aired statements

from the Democrats. You're right!

[Cerridwen]

8. Yep. Can you believe this damned "liberal" media.

:nuke:

[underpants]

4. The 5 stages of grief

You'll remember these from the Clinton years. They never really got past #2 then (to the tune of about $80Million in investigations)
http://www.memorialhospital.org/library/general/stress-THE-3.html

Five Stages Of Grief
1.Denial and Isolation.
At first, we tend to deny the loss has taken place, and may withdraw from our usual social contacts. This stage may last a few moments, or longer.

2.Anger.
The grieving person may then be furious at the person who inflicted the hurt (even if she's dead), or at the world, for letting it happen. He may be angry with himself for letting the event take place, even if, realistically, nothing could have stopped it.

3.Bargaining.
Now the grieving person may make bargains with God, asking, "If I do this, will you take away the loss?"

4.Depression.
The person feels numb, although anger and sadness may remain underneath.

5.Acceptance.
This is when the anger, sadness and mourning have tapered off. The person simply accepts the reality of the loss.