Now that the caucusses in Iowa are past, we my friends are in the beginning of what is sure to be the Shitstorm of '08. New Hampshire, one of the most conservative states in the union plays host today of thefirst primary. The fear? While true aficianados of american politics no longer place much faith in the substance of the caucusses, Huckabee's win there means republican hopefuls must give a greater ear to, and therfore voice to, ultra-right wing christians. Prior to Huckabee's surge, Romney and McCain were battling it out for the party's more centrist voters but their losses means both now will have to pander to the far right to regain their positions as front runners. Huckabee will most certainly fade from the front long before the party's nominating convention; but, his victory in Iowa will make an indellible mark upon the overall election. The longer Huckabee hangs on, the more power the dogmatic christian 'taliban' will have in determining the repuplican platform for the general election.
As if this weren't scary enough, the democrats are in total disarray. I'm not a Barak basher. I just don't believe he can win. I don't lack faith in him, just us. Hillary is now vacillating between Attila the huness and sentimental talk show host guest. Who else is running? Oh that's right Edwards. Johnny boy proved to be a stumpcecutioner in '04 but; can't seem to generate much excitement this time round.
This leaves the door openb for yet another republican victory (probably McCain) and a candidate beholden to religious extremists. McCain's scary. Freindly fascism is still fascism. He's no freind to civil rights, don't be expecting him to roll back the patriot act any time soon and he's more vocally hawkish than most about Iraq. So folks before it becomes a capital crime, blaze a doob, pour some tequilla, and hang on to your ass. 2008 is upon us. A successor to Herr georgie must be chosen and his american 'taliban' ain't going down without a fight!
