Reply #56: I heartily agree with you about the order of priorities. I wish I had a.. [View All]

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...more satisfying response for their behavior (and it was not a unanimous response, Tom Harkin acknowledged the deficits of Bush in his response) than "They helped put a strawman to bed." It's late, we're both a little tired because of our days, and I do not have the opportunity to look you in the eyes and let you see the real sadness at my not being able to get an answer that makes sense on this one.

  In another thread, I said this gave me The Fear because it frightened me deeply even to speculate that the Democratic Leadership would allow Bush to pass his torture legislation, which I understand would also retroactively absolve him and his torture-mates, of crimes. I realize that we may not be able to stop it but if there is no filibuster on this to make a point I...alot of people...are wondering what's the big fight, when do the (kid) gloves come off?

  The Rope-a-Dope works, but you've got to start punching back sometime.

PB