America is at a crossroads. Expect this trite but true little bit of rhetoric to be a central theme in 2006. The message will be pounded in the brains of the American voter by every Democrat worth their salt from now straight through until November 2008.

Some have already started preaching the word, but not everyone appreciates the strategy. After all, if the DNC makes the case that the upcoming elections are not between the right and the left, but rather between the past and the future, what will become of all those Dems who have gone along for the ride this far? Aren't they part of the past? I'm looking at you Hillary. Sorry, but 2008 isn't your year.

Aside from the sour grapes, I think this is a winning strategy. Using the future as a launching pad for the elections is brilliant. Don't polarize the nation with a debate on abortion. Shit the neo-cons and their fundy pals are trying to roll us back to arguing evolution. Responsible science initiatives (i.e. breaking that "oil addiction"), and a firm stance on consumer rights with regard to digital media are issue that the average American can understand. Gas tanks and iPods.

Lets get this one right. We may not have another chance.

Labels: 2006 mid-term election, 2008 Election, Hillary Clinton, neocon