Don't worry, TJ, the republicans will soar soon enough. I think the phoenix reference is accurate, too. Rising from the current ashes to a new found strength.
The good of all over the preference of the few is what I hope is clear in the upcoming elections. Wow, that is as political as I have been in years. I may just go vote when the time comes.
Hehehehe, no doubt! It's hard enough finding a PERSON like that nowadays, let alone a political candidate. (And I'm not sure the two ever overlap!)
I plan on taking a large bowled pipe into the booth with me, some yarrow sticks, Chinese coins, and a tortoise shell. After a good hour and a half I should have some things figured out.