There's a little thing called political momentum

[bigtree]

. . . and our Democratic party has it today!

Can't watch the President and our Democrats at the Health bill signing and not feel the winds of change; both societal and political. Glad to see our Democratic party on the right side of history (again).

[Brickbat]

1. I hope they fucking use it. They had a bunch in 2009 and pissed it away. IMO.

My ire is not aimed at you.

[bigtree]

3. indeed they did

. . . but, I have a good feeling about the future of this man, Barack Obama, in realizing the power of his office to effect lasting and meaningful good.

Despite the fact that the problems he inherited haven't been brought to some favorable conclusion, or that some seem to be getting worse, he has made some meaningful progress and has had some historic accomplishments for his young presidency. I like the prospects for our party's agenda in this precarious majority that we've crafted together with our votes, and I'm optimistic about the prospects for the realization of our own (as expressed here at DU) as well.

I may be eternally cynical of our government, but I still expect a Renaissance in this presidency. I can only hope Mr. Obama's sense of time and place infects our Democratic legislators as well.

[TheDebbieDee]

2. You're right! We've got the JUICE now.

Let's hope the Dems don't fall asleep before accomplishing more reforms,

[bigtree]

4. success is infectious

. . . and the republican party is on self-destruct.