It was November 7, 2006 the registered voters of the United States were electing representatives for local, state, and national governmental positions as well as voting for countless initiatives and new laws.   The national or federal elections drew the most attention due to its significance and importance. People all over the nation were worried and concerned if the Republicans lose power to the Democrats. President Bush and others clearly warned that voting for the Democrats would be similar to voting for the terrorists, high-taxes, undocumented immigrants, abortions, among other issues. Nonetheless, in the aftermath of the election, the worst nightmire of the Republicans were realized, the Democrats ascended to power taking control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. I guess this historic election might lead America on an alternative political path, but I extremely doubt any significant changes in the coming future. But to me, this election was a great illusion and disappointment.

The Republican and Democrats are the same political party with different names. Both parties are historically rooted in racism and bigotry and have continued to use the political process to oppress women, minorities, limit civil and human rights, reduce social programs and entitlements, and so on. In contemporary America, the hard-pressed issues of gay marriage, and abortion seem to split the closeness of the two parties. Both Republicans and Democrats are Pro-Big Business, Pro-Globalization, Pro-NAFTA, Pro-Tax Cuts, Pro-Subsidies, Anti-Unions, Anti-Universal Medicare, Anti-welfare, Anti-Alternative Energy, and have equally neglected the poverty issue in the United States, ignored gang violence, limited social programs, are callous of environmental issues, and are Pro-War. How meaningful is the mid-term election results now if the Democrats are in power over the Republicans?

I believe that the Democrats speak a different political language, but the end results are the same message of not changing the political direction. A clear example that illustrates or proves that both parties are one in the same is the war in Iraq issue. Most Americans insisted that war in Iraq caused them to vote Democrat over Republican. This was a key issue of debate during the election. Americans all over the country are upset and angry that Americans are dying for many controversial reasons. After listening to the Democrats and Republican, both parties offered the solution of remain in Iraq. The Republican and Democrats leadership collectively insisted they will change their tactics in fighting the war in Iraq, but will not withdraw American troops. But, if most American disprove of the war in Iraq and voted for Democrats in hopes to change the course to bring the troops home, then what does electing a Democrat mean over electing a Republican? Ultimately, Democrats winning the November mid-term election means nothing more than Republicans winning the election in 2000 -- the policies will remain the same. The welfare system, public school system, social programs will be under-funded and/or eliminated,   the war in Afghanistan, Iraq, and possibly other countries will continue while women, poor people, and minorities suffer in the greatest and richest country on earth.

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