Should We Be Gracious in Defeat?
825889
Several of the gains made by Democrats were by conservative democrats. Joe Lieberman, a registered and caucased Dem, ran against his own party's nominee as an independant... and WON! Joe is a conservative Dem that supports the cause of fighting terror. So if the war in Iraq is the cause for the shift in power, why were conservatives elected? While a majority of Americans feel things are going wrong in Iraq, they still understand the reason we are there. We are NOT supporting the Dem's idea of passing the baton of victory to the terrorists, but instead, want to be open-minded that we need a new strategy that will better ensure victory.\n\nAnother gleeming hope for Republicans is the fact that referendums this election tend to favor conservatism. Several states banned same sex marriage. One state banned abortion. Basically, while there was a cry for change in power, a majority of Americans still cling to conservative views. \n\nWatch for Joe Lieberman to rally other Conservative Dems in the Senate. Should the VA seat fold to a Dem, the control they hoped for is still not locked. Joe and a handfull of Conservative Dems will still swing a good deal of power to the President on issues of the war on terrorism.
600240
well I am a guy.  I think that if your not ready then if he does not respect it then its his loss.
612060
No, we already LOST.\nLost money\nlost troops\nlost world-wide respect\nlost faith in our president\nlost direction
548595
THat depends, I would take it to her now, and express your deepest condolences in person. I'm sure she would appreciate it.
112513
It depends on who you're offering it to. Sometimes, it is best to just say you're there for them and listen. Sometimes a good ear is what they need. And sometimes too many "i'm sorry for your loss"es can be too much. Just offer your support.
197268
it is our duty to speak out any time when we see injustice period, no matter which side it is.  democracy is holding too many faces lately, we impose it to others yet we can't keep it straight here.  we should express our dissatisfaction of our president without being called hurting our troops or siding with the enemy
861577
yeh\nnewcastle should have lost
192119
Absolutely.  We all let Him down at times.  He wants us to just keep coming back to Him.  I find the Catholic sacrament of reconciliation (confession) helpful in such situations.
278268
we cant win for losing. Had we not acted against Saddam wed have been criticized for not taking a stand. We acted and now we are criticized for having been too aggressive.
732626
not congratulations for sure, I think that\nso much money, sponsors and fame they lose with the defeat
823794
Probably. The Republicans should just give it up and admit defeat.
511543
YES.\n\nALL GOOD THINGS COME TO AN END.
7714
I'd save the one in greatest peril first, to increase the chances that I could save the other one in time as well.  It's a loaded question, no good way to answer without feeling bad.
586095
Turn the other  cheek. Two wrongs dont make a right. \n\nA quote from President lincoln says "The best way to defeat an enemy is to make him your friend"\n\nif yr religious - Revenge is mine thus saith the Lord. or\nA soft answer turns away wrath\n\nhope it helps
551608
Confront the bear - its an honorable death
320006
If you have waited for more than an hour or so to appologize for the failure, absolutely nothing will correct the situation now.  It is a failure that, after allowing too much time to pass, is irreparable.  Take your lumps and live with them. \n\nIf however you notified the party quickly already, send an elaborate gift basket to their office, or send tickets to that person and their spouse for a night at the theatre.  Send a card with either gift with a short and honest explanation and an appology.   Good Luck to you.
1050715
I'm not sure it's that we lose these wars, we just refuse to win them; leaving the enemies to fight another day.\n\nI want to win so we can get it behind us [for good], but that requires something we [the culture at large] no longer posses: moral clarity, conviction & certainty of purpose.