Matthew Rothschild: Capitulation Row for Dems

[babylonsister]

Capitulation Row for Dems

By Matthew Rothschild, June 19, 2008



We need Democrats for this?

Before heading out for summer recess, the Democratically controlled Congress is on the cusp of handing Bush two big victories—and the American people two big defeats.

First, the Dems, who were swept into power on the promise of ending the Iraq War, appear ready to fork over another $163 billion to Bush so he can keep waging it and his hapless Afghanistan campaign.

Even people like Dave Obey and Nancy Pelosi, who say they oppose the Iraq War, have been busy greasing its wheels.

Oh, they loaded up the bill with laudable things, just like they did last time when they increased the minimum wage while continuing to fund the war. This time, they got the Republicans to agree to the new GI Bill and extended unemployment benefits.

But this is nothing more glorified than accepting a bribe for bloodletting.

And secondly, the Dems, under the pathetic leadership of Steny Hoyer, Pelosi, and Harry Reid, are caving on domestic spying and telecom immunity, as well.

With their support, it looks like the President will now be able to spy on U.S. citizens without a warrant and gobble up the international communications of innocent Americans here at home.

If you’re a citizen, beware.

But if you’re AT&T, you’ve got it made.

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http://www.progressive.org/mag_wx0601908

[rpannier]

1. As I said in another post...

Why are they afraid of DUH-bya???

Everytime DUH-bya puts himself out there on an issue most people turn against it.

I wish these people would show some backbone.

One of my Senators (Durbin) also p*sses me off.
He has said he and Reid will oppose the bill, but will allow it to go to a full vote -- meaning they won't be part of a filibuster.

That sickens me as much -- Cowards.

[Postman]

2. Democrats are nothing but defective Republicans.

We need a new party.

The Progressive Party.