populism: n. A political philosophy supporting the rights and power of the people in their struggle against the privileged elite.

In more than three words: Populism as a political force is dead. Actually, let me clarify: A populist cannot win a presidential campaign.

Durbin not being lauded and populism’s death are symptoms of the same disease. They’re attacking the wrong people. Terrorism is a greater threat than the so-called privileged elite. Terrorists are beheading people on television while no one has died at Guantanamo. Defeating terror is more important than defeating the Republicans.

So, while Democrats try to figure out why people vote for the Republican party when its supposedly not in their best economic interests, maybe they should wonder instead why people vote Democratic when it’s not in their best safety interests. The Democrats are digging themselves deeper into their grave and they can’t understand why. It’s quite simple, really.

My Advice to Democrats after Kerry Loss is still as right as ever. Terror decided the election then, and it will continue to decide elections. Figure it out before the party self-destructs because of people like Durbin, and Dean, who can’t figure out that the real enemies are the terrorists.

There’s no need for any major shifts in the Democratic Party. The reason you’re losing is because of 9/11, but probably not for the reasons many Democrats think. Memorize this, Democratic Party: 9/11 was an overt act of war.

9/11 was an overt act of war.

Until you acknowledge this fact, the Democratic Party will never recover.

9/11 was an overt act of war.

It’s not saying, the War in Iraq is justified. It’s not saying Guantanamo is justified. Those are debatable. This fact is not.

9/11 was an overt act of war.

Until the Democratic Party figures out that terrorism is the greatest, most urgent, threat to America, they will not win back the presidency.

Of course, figuring it out and convincing the people you’ve figured it out are two separate things. I’m sure some members of the Democratic Party have figured it out. However, perception is everything.

It’ll be hard doing the convincing, though, when these marvelous quotes from Democrats are lying around.

Still, I’m giving advice and someone should take it. Carefully consider all the words and implications: 9/11 was an overt act of war.