Originally posted by: Rainsford
Well first of all, you're barking up the wrong tree...I'm not a Democrat, I simply happen to like the party at the moment. If they turn out to be a bunch of idiots now that they have regained a lot of control of the government, I'll be first in line to vote them out.
As for risks, obviously things could go bad...but it's also a mistake to suggest there is no room for improvement. The economy is not, in my opinion, "the best it's ever been". It's not bad either, but there is a lot of room for it go get even better. And while there have been no domestic terrorist attacks since 9/11, there is room for improvement there as well...unless you aren't counting the deaths of US troops or citizens of allied nations.
Your argument doesn't really seem specific to this particular situation. Things always can get worse or better, and this is no exception, it's up to the party in power to exercise leadership (hopefully working with the OTHER party) to make sure things get even better. Of course there is a chance things will get worse instead, but that's a risk you take when you get into a leadership position...I'm not sure this specifically applies to the Dems in any way.