We each have our individual hopes for the coming federal Government. But I have been wondering what lessons the Democrats SHOULD take from a landslide win in all three branches of government.

I can only think of four, and as I pondered them I had to water them down.

(1) We don't want to be told egregious lies.

(This started as we don't want to receive any lies - but I am sure the nature of the system is built around knowing that we do want to be told sweet little lies that could could be enumerated and elaborated upon.)

(2) We do not want to be occupiers in foreign lands, regardless of legalities.

(This started as "We do not want to embark on wars of choice.")

(3) We do not want unchecked, laissez faire business and finance.

(4) We want to foster a meritocracy, not a redistribution of wealth.

(Maybe I'm getting a little subjective with that one.)

Should an incoming Democratic government objectively perceive any more mandates if given a landslide victory? Social safety nets? (Really?) Fiscal restraint? (Really?) Civility and cooperation across the aisle? - No. I suspect that one will blow away with the autumn leaves.