Despite this bubble-brained idiocy, it is fair, I think, to say that the Republican party is NOT dead, merely gobsmacked by a counterwave of liberal sentiment and higher instinct.

One reason it will come back is the cyclical rise and fall of Intel ops in the CIA and FBI. During times like these, when the nation is seeking its best nature, there is a back lash against any adventurous Intel ops, especially counter-terrorism.

This happened time and time again when overly aggressive intelligence activities precipitated scandals. It's a repeating pattern from the days of Wild Bill Donovan on. Conequence is, those seeking to make their careers in intelligence work look for safer ventures like investigating bank robberies, rather than pursuing terrorist cells in murky waters (pardon the mixed metaphor).

However a counter-cycle will occur, at some point, when the need for international hard intell against possible enemies raises its head, and the hard-nosed side of our natures will again be called forward. At that time, it is a safe bet the Republicans will enjoy a resurgence. At a guess, I would say 2015.


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