David Broder: Independence Days

[babylonsister]

Independence Days

By David S. Broder
Thursday, September 21, 2006; Page A25

American politics reached a critical turn last week. The revolt of several Republican senators against President Bush's insistence on a free hand in treating terrorist detainees signaled the emergence of an independent force in elections and government.

This movement is not new, but the moral scale of the issue -- torture -- and the implications for both constitutional and international law give it an epic dimension, even if it is ultimately settled by compromise.

The senators involved -- John McCain, Lindsey Graham and John Warner -- were also instrumental in forming the "Gang of 14," the bipartisan bloc that seized control of the Senate last year and wrote the compromise that prevented a drastic change in the filibuster rule that otherwise would have triggered a bitter partisan divide.

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[yorgatron]

1. i like when they say "revolt of several Republican senators""

because then i can say "actually,i find most Republicans revolting" :evilgrin:

[Me.]

2. Do You Have The Link?

Thanks.

*shadow government*

[babylonsister]

3. Oops! Here it is:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/20/AR2006092001586.html

[Me.]

4. Merci

*shadow government*

[jbfam4]

5. Best line in article

Bush has proved to be lawless and reckless. Now the political center is fighting back.