I'd consider myself a political realist. I think that some folks on this site think that just blocking the Repubs for a few more years will give us the Trifecta and let us push the entire Democratic agenda through. Personally, I'd prefer to see what I could do now through bartering some important issues.
Admittedly, the issues I would trade away are frequently issues where I tend to not care that much which side wins, but where the issue I'd be getting is one I care significantly about.
- I'd trade drilling in ANWR for a significant increase in fuel vehicle requirements for all vehicles, including large SUVs.
- I'd trade a long-term decrease in the capital gains tax for the reintroduction of a permanent estate tax.
- I'd trade a cap on awards in medical malpractice lawsuits for the elimination of congresses power to regulate the maximum awards of other lawsuits.
Wonder what others think...