When Did the Rules Change?

Well perceived. If anything I think you're being to cautious in supporting your thesis. Go online, visit the websites that support what you're saying -- even the left-wing media has dropped "astroturfing" from their desperate attack. This is grounded in reality, people have shaken their heads and waken up. The cliche has never been more true, they have seen the Emperor and he's a naked fool. A proud citizenry has watched its leadership marginalize and humiliate them, both at home and abroad. How foolish, how arrogant (to borrow the accusation) to think this administration could sweep in and lecture this nation into submission. I am certain you are correct, ironically a very different change than they'd forecast.