A Waste of Time Senator?
by TocqueDeville
Mon Jul 16, 2007 at 12:59:47 PM PDT
The failure to rebuke this administration is a de facto endorsement of lawlessness, the agenda of the neocons, and their insane policies of aggression. It is a statement to the world that, while we may not all agree with torture, illegal warfare, the Bush doctrine, the utilization of deceit, and the violation of the law and our constitution, our objections do not rise to the level of interfering with the next election.
I fully respect the anger and frustration many Americans feel with this Administration. I share much of it. But on balance, I think Congress’s time is much better spent ending the war in Iraq, conducting the oversight that was absent for the last six years, and advancing progressive legislation.
This borders on offensive. This statement effectively reduces the advocacy for impeachment as the rantings of an angry mob instead of the thoughtful deliberation of informed citizens who care deeply about what their country is becoming and what nightmares lay in store if we don't correct the dangerous precedents set by this administration.
Would we like to see the Democrats finally stand up and kick George Bush's little ass back to Crawford? Of course. But this is much bigger than that.
And lastly, what the hell kind of progressive legislation are you thinking you can get passed with a veto proof majority? Any amendments you slip into a piece of legislation that would be signed by George Bush will most certainly not be worth it.
much more at:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/7/16/15123/4867