With Democrats Like These …
Every now and then, we are tempted to double-check that the Democrats actually won control of Congress last year. It was particularly hard to tell this week. Democratic leaders were cowed, once again, by propaganda from the White House and failed, once again, to modernize the law on electronic spying in a way that permits robust intelligence gathering on terrorists without undermining the Constitution.
. . . There were bright spots in the week. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon managed to attach an amendment requiring a warrant to eavesdrop on American citizens abroad. That merely requires the government to show why it believes the American is in league with terrorists, but Mr. Bush threatened to veto the bill over that issue.
Senator Christopher Dodd, the Connecticut Democrat, said he would put a personal hold on the compromise cooked up by Senator Rockefeller and the White House.
Otherwise, it was a very frustrating week in Washington. It was bad enough having a one-party government when Republicans controlled the White House and both houses of Congress. But the Democrats took over, and still the one-party system continues.
Oct 20 2007
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heh
…that people are starting to get it: there are two parties in America, the government party, and the people party.
And then I remember where I am.
about anymore.
It’s not cowardice. The charges of “being soft on terrorism” wouldn’t take but a minute to dispose of.
It’s not complicity. Dems get nothing out of siding with Bush on this.
It’s not stupidity. The issue isn’t that complicated.
I completely at a loss on this one.
Yes indeed, the D.C. party.
Up against the wall motherfuckers.
There is no real opposition party. We have fric and frac with no change in site. I wish the damned bloggers would better organize, pick a common ground, and lead all of the disgruntled millions out of the wilderness. If they have a plan, I’m missing it.
and we suspect orgies at this point…….what the hell has been going on on the hill you schmoes?