What would Reagan say? Believe in the power of the American people. Even the really stupid ones, for they are learning a harsh lesson in a very big hurry.
Believe in the power of good people. Sarah Palin comes to mind.
Believe in the transforming power of God, if He so wishes to grace this moral sump of a country. There's not much reason to do so, but He seems to delight in using the reprobate in achieving His purpose.
If all else fails, remeber that our time here is under any circumstances limited.
I’m not so enamored of Sarah Palin. I think she is maybe patriot enough but not experienced enough to swim with the sharks. I am willing to see that I may be wrong but were I interviewing her for the job I would have to pass without some seeing demonstration of different achievements. For now I consider her a well intentioned amateur with a resume that needs improvement.