Fired up and ready to go? The typical American consumer is tired and fed up, and some of those lifestyle changes we are seeing in the face of high gas prices, growing inflation and the rising cost of living are quickly becoming habits that may have long-term staying power.
Republicans are brutally effective at taking advantage of whatever conditions present themselves to push forward their odious agendas, but in the face of the economic squeeze, here's a look at what the situation may portend for the long-term progressive agenda, and an opportunity to harness the positive changes for the advance of society.