The Democrats Are the Cubs of Politics

It is unlikely that the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series in the foreseeable future. They have gotten too wrapped up in the "lovable loser" identity to be anything but. At the same time, management has figured out that, thanks to that ol' lovable loser thing (and a really fine ballpark in which to enjoy an afternoon) they can fill the stands, sell TV ads, and generally make money hand over fist without actually fielding a winning team--so why bother fielding a winning team? Why mess with (lack of) success?

I see the Democratic Party starting to head in the same direction, and it's taking them a hell of a lot less time since they were last winners. They've just gotten comfortable saying, oh dear, oh my, we're out of power so we can't do anything (and you can't blame us for anything). But hey, if you aren't the ruling party, you don't have to speak up too loud against the repressive and un-American "Patriot" Act, you don't have to do anything to stop a war of choice in Iraq . . . and so forth. Because you're not in power, so what good would it do? But you can still get wined and dined by lobbyists and all that good stuff, without any responsibility. So why not shoot yourself in the foot? Again, and again, and again? You got a good thing going; why mess with (lack of) success?

So what we need around here is some upstart White Sox in politics--an alternative, hungry to win and willing to fight for it. Anybody want to take on the mantle?

Addendum: Rex Saxi sends this my way, suggesting that perhaps the Democrats have an organized strategy of losing for reasons bearing a striking resemblance to the ones I cite. Except that they think it'll help them win in 2008--the 100th anniversary of the last Cubs World Series win. Coincidence? Or is there a super-secret Democrats-as-Cubs master plan?!