The End of the Democratic Party

Could the end of the Democratic party as we know it be possible in the near future?

Why would I ask such a thing?

Only because the demise of the Federalist party occurred after U.S. success in the war of 1812. Nationalism rose after victories led by Andrew Jackson. The Federalists, who were quite opposed to involvement in the war, were so embarrassed that the national party basically became extinct.

We are hearing reports of measured success to our war effort in Iraq and the middle east. This brings heavy blows to the Democrats who continue to preach failure. They have been staunchly opposed to the war from the beginning. Every report is of a pessimistic view point.

They recently hammered on the 4000 lost lives when the mark was met.

Every American life paid is the ultimate for that one, and a very dear one for the family and loved ones, and those who fight along side that American. With that in mind, to put things in perspective, 3650 American lives were paid in a single day on September 17th, 1862 at the Battle of Antietem during the Civil War. (another interesting fact, but not comparable to lives given in service to our country, is that 3908 Americans were murdered in the state of Michigan alone from the years 2001 to 2006 inclusive.)

If we are becoming successful in our current effort in Iraq, than it would be quite a blow to the Democrats who have been preaching failure; their calls for us to quit and back out.

Would this bring the same devistation to the national Democratic party that the Federalist party suffered? I'm not sure. But, I thought it was interesting to compare and think about.

sources:
1. http://www.nps.gov/archive/anti/casualty.htm
2. http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1645_3501_4621---,00.html
3. http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/jm4.html