The Hypocritical Dems December 9
As much as I hate to say this, Democrats are every bit as hypocritical as their Republican bottom-feeding cohorts. After being elected on a promise to clean the swill from the halls of government, all they’ve done is take out big mops and liberally spread it farther.
Not surprisingly, nearly every day brings some new allegation of egregious behavior from the Pipsqueak-in-Chief or his Coalition of the All Too Willing in Congress. The Democrat response is a call for one more investigation to join the dozens already underway. The Republicans hurl charges of playing politics and wasteful spending on the unnecessary investigations. And you know what? The Republicans are right - except for that “unnecessary” part.
If Congress isn’t going to do anything with the testimony and other evidence, they shouldn’t bother. Just tell the people your pussy is bigger than Jenna Jameson’s and you’re too skeered to force the issue. If you subpoena someone, don’t embark on endless negotiations over what they will deign to reveal. Take the arrogant asses to court where they belong. Remember, we’re supposed to be a nation of laws and that means Karl, Harriet, and all the rest of the WH vermin. When the Dunderhead-in-Chief threatens a veto, break out the crayons and let him scrawl right ahead.
I’m not an idiot. I’m quite aware the Dems don’t have the votes to override vetoes or even get much legislation to the floor, but they’ll never get any help from the people if all they do is put on two-faced Harry Reid/Nancy Pelosi masks and say, “Gosh darn it Mr. President, we’re sorry about not proposing exactly what you want. It won’t happen again. Really. Would you like some soda to go with those pretzels? We wouldn’t want you to choke.”
The Dems are afraid they’ll be cast as “soft on terror” or “obstructionist”, which are pretty specious claims when you consider the Republicans are scared of a cave-dwelling hermit (NSFW) who shoots amateur terror porn and are twice as obstructionist now as they ever were while in power.
Congressional approval is in the toilet because a majority of the electorate wants Congress to do the job they were sent to do. Yes, they’ll be pissed that many important pieces of legislation may not pass, but not one-tenth as pissed as seeing the Dems cower like cornered rats. The Democrats need to get a notion of principle, and fast. It’s better to try to do the right thing - and fail - than to sit around eating bon bons and ignoring the masses who put you there.
Nancy, Harry, et al, that face you see in the mirror really is a crapweasel wearing a Bush mask. It’s not some hangover you got after partying hard with Congressional pages. It truly is you and you should be ashamed.
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Deb Dec 9
I honestly don’t think we are going to have an election next year. Whatever this country used to stand for, it’s gone. I’m almost depressed enough to curl into a little ball.
Instead I’m going to go drink with the BARbarians this afternoon at 3200 16th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 with the some bay area bloggers who are meeting with George from I’m Not One To Blog. It should be fun. Hop on the Bart and come on over. Intelligent conversation starts at 1.
Charley Dec 9
I think Deb is right and I wish I could have a drink with her, but in the meantime, why don’t the Dems get rid of Pelosi and Reid and get some leaders with the guts to take on the criminals in the White House. Put EVERYTHING back on the table and let the chips fall where they may.
These stupid investigations and hearings where they lean over backward NOT to hear about the felonies and treasons of the Bush Administration are a waste of time. If they ignore subpoenas, haul their lying asses into court. Go on the attack in the media - do something for God’s sake!
They aren’t going to accomplish anything meaningful as long as these crooks are in the White House, so get them the hell out of there!
Omnipotent Poobah Dec 9
Deb,
Thanks for the invite, but I’m nursing Mrs. Poobah who imbibed a little too much last night.
Charley,
Yeah, what you said!
Suzi Riot Dec 9
I wish I could say that the results of the November ‘07 election filled me with renewed hope for this country’s future. But I knew it would ultimately be inconsequential and meaningless. The congressional Dems are still playing that same old tune: they’ll do anything to avoid being called too liberal.
This is why the Dem Party has floundered for the past 13 years. At least congressional Republicans aren’t afraid to be what they are: conservative, Christian, fascist and they proudly proclaim it to your face. Republicans pander to their extremist social conservative religious base and are rewarded by doing so. That’s exactly how Newt brought the party into power in ‘94. But liberal is still a bad word, and the congressional Dems are afraid of their own liberal little shadows, so they’re not going to do shit to rock any boats or piss anybody off. They may not have enough votes to override a veto or pass legislation, but as you said, the worst thing is that they are too afraid to even try.
daveawayfromhome Dec 10
“The Dems are afraid they’ll be cast as “soft on terror” or “obstructionist””
I used to think this was true, but I’m not so sure anymore. These are not stupid people, so why would they continue to hold onto stupid actions if their results were not what they were looking for in the first place. The BushCorp got exactly what it wanted out of 9/11 and Iraq, i.e., monster oil profits and a powerful meme to control the nation with. Figure out what it is that Dems get from their wussy behavior, and you’ll win a prize…
Well, no, not really, we still lose.
Blu Man Chu Dec 10
i really,really,really,really,really,really,
really,really,really,really,really,really,
really,really,really,really, hope you are not holding your breath waiting for this to happen because i like a living breathing pooby.
Susan Smith Dec 11
At least now we know why Nancy Pelosi took impeachment off the table so soon after the last election. She didn’t want her constituents to hear about her cheering the Bushies on when it came to breaking US and international laws.
Omnipotent Poobah Dec 11
Suzi,
Maybe they’re right when it comes to the Dems. Nice guys (or cowards) do finish last.
Dave,
I hear you. It seems this bunch more in cahoots than usual. And that’s saying something.
Susan,
You have a good point. But who knows what evil truly lives in the heart of a politician?