good analysis from Daily Kos

The GOP agenda

In November 2004, the GOP retained the White House and increased its majorities in the US House and Senate. This is what they've done with their mandate.

U.S. House
Change ethics rules so DeLay can be as corrupt as he wants.

Destroy Social Security

Pass MBNA's bankruptcy elimination bill.

Meddle in the Schiavo family's private business

Prevent life-saving stem-cell research

U.S. Senate

Destroy Social Security

Pass MBNA's bankruptcy elimination bill.

Meddle in the Schiavo family's private business

Violate Senate rules to destroy historical protections for minority rights

Prevent life-saving stem-cell research

President Bush

Destroy Social Security

Pass MBNA's bankruptcy elimination bill

Destroy Social Security

Terri Schiavo

Destroy Social Security

Destroy separation of powers doctrine -- get involved in Senate fight over filibuster

Prevent life-saving stem-cell research

Notice that the Iraq quagmire is nowhere on that agenda.

Let's hope they keep it up. This agenda is a one-way ticket back to minority status for the Republican Party.