That, of course, is with respect to the economy. This does not bode well for Obama and the Democrats. Their half-hearted efforts will be revealed for the window dressing they are. But the voters don't want what the Republicans or the Democrats are selling. We could end up with a lot of Libertarians and Independents or a new party could arise. You may or may not remember how quickly Ross Perot's party arose and what effect it had on the '92 election, though I am certain you are familiar with it.

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."