Imagine if Dean bows out and forms a new party in preparation for 2008 ('04 is gone). Wait a second, hear me out...
Imagine he forms a centrist party. One where the basic tenants grab the turf between the two other parties, taking the (prior) traditional fiscal conservatism of the right, and some of social liberalism of the left. Social programs to fund a social safety net, but a balanced budget to fund the programs instead of a gazillion tax increases.
Imagine a party that says its ok to have a gun in rural areas, but there is a huge penalty for one in urban areas. Hunting rifles great, assault weapons not so great.
Imagine a party where healthcare is funded in a large part by taxes on alcohol and cigarettes- the biggest costs on our current healthcare systems. Imagine tax breaks for individuals who have a healthy cholesterol level, blood pressure, and safe driving records.
Imagine a party where abortion is safe and legal, and always something that is believed to be preventable through public education about birth control (yes, even teaching teenagers about condoms).
Imagine a party where the military is well funded, powerful, and used as a last resort instead of when it's convenient.
Imagine a party that truly is a party by the people, not the super rich people, but by all the people. Where the people with the best ideas and the greatest leaders rise to the top based on ability instead of those who are handed positions of power.
Lastly imagine a party that embraces capitalism but recognizes there must be laws that prevent it from spiralling out of control.
Isn't it time that we form this party? Isn't this the majority party that already exists but doesn't have a name? Isn't it time.....