No, my tantrum over the behavior of our Democratic majority is not over. It should be, seriously. You’d think that gift-wrapping our Fourth Amendment rights and handing them to the new American Gestapo would sate them for a while. But no. With Rovian talking points to validate, the Democrats in Congress will not rest until they have won the argument for the opposition.
Drew Carey was on the Bill Maher show. His new game show does public opinion polling for its…whatever it does. They asked the question: “should American troops stay in Iraq and finish their job.” 12% said “yes.” Twelve fucking percent. News polls for over a year now rarely go above the low 30s.
Nobody wants the war, nobody believes Bush, or Cheney, and nobody believes their lap-dog General “Betray-Us.” Even Republican Chuck Hagel of Nebraska called their use of the General a disgraceful misuse of the military for promoting political policy, during the recent public cheer-leading session for the “surge.”
Leading Democrats expressed their skepticism, but, of course, didn’t do shit. And didn’t say in plain, longed-for, American language what needed to be said: That the Administration was full of liars and criminals, and Betray-Us has become one of them. So Move On had to say it. And they did.
Holy shit, you’d think the leading Democrats in Congress had been caught having sex in a public bathroom! The pressure they felt from Republicans (a party in disarray, mired in scandal, saddled with the most unpopular war, and now, apparently, gay as hell) was too intense! They had to do something! The Democratic majority leapt into action – ever looking to the interests of their base – they welcomed to the floor a resolution condemning Move On for their criticism of a liar and political puppet in uniform. They voted along with Republicans to condemn the free speech of a liberal organization that turns out votes for them, promotes issues important to their base, and advances democracy in this country – particularly among our disaffected youth. Seventy six votes against free speech, meaning at least half the Democratic senators voted against Move On’s free expression and criticism of all that is wrong with our country.
But wait! This bold statement of obedience having been made by the August and deliberative body: the Senate, should have made clear to Americans where the Democrats stand - right with the President! But apparently the statement was not strong enough. The House demanded their chance to vote on a measure of condemnation of dissent. After all, if the opposition party won’t dissent, we can’t have public-interest organizations spouting off and criticizing a man in uniform! That he is a fucking liar and Bush poodle is inconsequential. What matters is what Hannity will say! Striding tall, Nancy Pelosi allowed this measure to take the floor of the House of Representatives, making clear that she meant what she said, when she said she learned her lesson with the wiretapping bill. You know, letting it to the floor and all, to be supported by Blue-dog Democrats. Right?
Right.
These fucking people. If there is a bigger waste of time, breath or money than the Democratic party, I don’t know what it is. The average American should resent the atoms of oxygen that we have to share with them. They are worthless.
They are only good at validating the Republican talking points. Again, Republican talking points. The other party. The one that lost the election. The one mired in corruption, gay sex scandals, and the hated war. What issues have they framed in the last week or so that the Democrats have fallen all over themselves to endorse? Just these:
• “Betray-Us” is a great American, simply because he wears that cool uniform, and anyone who criticizes him is scum.
• Iran is dangerous, and may have to be nuked at any minute
• We are not leaving Iraq for at least six years, and maybe longer
• Health care should not be “national” or “single-payer”
• “War on Terror” is a valid strategy, and should be continued
Way to go Democratic presidential candidates and Congressional leaders. Who needs Carl Rove when the Bush Administration’s got you guys.
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