Twas the night before the elections and all through the land…

Today hack politicians, demagogues, and the irresponsible are clamoring for a dramatic takeover of the United States Congress. The Democrats are giddy with joy at the prospect of ushering in the second coming of the neo-socialist agenda. Given the GOP record over the last decade, such a Democratic revolution should come as no surprise, and is probably long overdue.

The Republican Party has been a dismal failure on a number of issues, including: spending, social security reform, tax reform, and Iraq, not to mention a number of extra-constitutional endeavors to usurp the powers of the states. By almost every measure the GOP deserves to fall in defeat Tuesday, yet the prospect of a Democratic victory in Congress will spell certain doom for many cherished American principles such as private property.

With the leftists in command of Congress can it be much longer before we see the birth of socialized medicine and a new round of tax increases and rejuvenated efforts to redistribute the wealth of the most productive and successful Americans? Can it be much longer before the emboldened Islamic terrorists maneuver to strike deep into the heart of America?

On second thought…could an inevitable Democratic victory improve the fortunes of those who cherish ethical and responsible government? Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely and this has certainly proven true for the GOP, just as it was true for the Democrats during their 40+ years in control of Congress. In the mid 1990s with a Democratic President and a Republican Congress, we reduced spending and expanded the economy. Perhaps, with the return of divided government, there may be a return to a more efficient and ethical federal government, one not plagued by incessant scandal and wasteful government spending.

Only time will tell what the future will hold, one thing is for certain, however, change is around the corner…