The silence is deafening

For some time now many on the left have been attempting to break through the blind loyalty displayed by democratic conservatives, here and in many other forums.

Formerly we heard such inciteful excuses as, "the democrats are a minority so what can they do?". When noting that minority does not mean silenced or forced complicity the responses cease arriving.

Now we hear such, almost Rovian, twistings as, "its early in the new Congress, give them a chance." When noting the way they promised a slashing of the oil subsidies and delivered squat, or that the GOP seems effective in filibustering a critique of the Iraq war policy despite being now a minority again the silence deepens.

One can make excuses for the lack of a spine from the now Democratic Congress for as long as one can stand the increasing deaths in Iraq, the increasing poverty at home, the diminishing of the Middle Class, the massive debt, the increasing numbers of American without jobs or health care. How long, I wonder, can these conservative excuse makers stand those things?

by ardee D. (6 articles, 4 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 2377 comments) on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 8:06:19 PM
 

Hearings and trials have a tendency to take their

own courses as seen by the Libby trial.

I love how the 'Blame the Democrats for Everything" crowd consistently can be counted on to jump the gun on jumping the gun.

by Steven Leser (228 articles, 49 quicklinks, 34 diaries, 1647 comments) on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 7:41:40 AM
 

Jump the Gun?

When the War with Iran starts (and it will happen any day) and we find ourselves trying to stop a broad regional war or even World War III, you can then wonder why we are jumping on this Congress that is still playing politics with a criminal.

by Timothy V. Gatto (348 articles, 177 quicklinks, 38 diaries, 574 comments) on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 4:48:27 PM
 

Thanks Steve for again proving my point

Now we hear such, almost Rovian, twistings as, "its early in the new Congress, give them a chance." When noting the way they promised a slashing of the oil subsidies and delivered squat, or that the GOP seems effective in filibustering a critique of the Iraq war policy despite being now a minority again the silence deepens.

One can make excuses for the lack of a spine from the now Democratic Congress for as long as one can stand the increasing deaths in Iraq, the increasing poverty at home, the diminishing of the Middle Class, the massive debt, the increasing numbers of American without jobs or health care. How long, I wonder, can these conservative excuse makers stand those things?

by ardee D. (6 articles, 4 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 2377 comments) on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 5:27:08 PM
 

Backbone! The world can't wait for Congressional dithering.

It is not only the people of America and domestic issues that await demonstration of a new resolve by congressional leaders. The people of the entire world are waiting for some sign that America really stands for something beyond that which is in our "national interest". As Dem presidential candidate Sen. Mike Gravel said recently, "In fact, the major problems we face are all global in nature." The Dems need a backbone, the world can't wait. It is up to citizens to apply the pressure. The virtue of Gravel's candidacy is that it offers the means to empower citizens to take action directly when our eternal vigilence informs us that we are being misled. Rather than marching with little effect in protests we should be empowered to vote more often on the issues which govern our lives and directly effect the well being of the people of the entire world.
Send a signal to the world. Impeach Now!

by GeoRip (2 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 46 comments) on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 3:20:12 PM
 

Where do you get the 16-17 votes?

Which Republicans in the senate do you envision voting for impeachment? Can I call them to confirm your assertion?

by Steven Leser (228 articles, 49 quicklinks, 34 diaries, 1647 comments) on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 3:31:43 PM
 

where do you ever get votes, Steve

Please cease this pell mell descent into childishness.

One begins investigations into the numerous violations of international and US laws, including war profiteering, including a reopening of the 9/11 Commissions yet undone second part, one carefully and articulately makes the case for the American public which in turn ,makes its case to it legislators, including those on the right side of the aisle.

One always seeks the truth and one trusts that the truth will out. Your tired screed and endless apologies are beginning to make you seem as some Alfred E. Neuman type, is that what you want? What we want, and what the American public wants, rather obviously (except to those trapped in their own private Idaho of excuse after excuse, after excuse), is for a Congress that DOES SOMETHING.

When the Democrats were in the minority your tired excuses were that they were in the minority, as if that somehow gave them lockjaw....Now they are in the majority, yet we see an effective minority party blocking that which they wish to bury and a majority that dithers and refuses their duty. Wars have been defunded before you may understand, and can be again. Investigations have brought down a Presidency before, and can again. But only if these frauds on the blue side of things actually find a spine and effective and outspoken leadership. So far, not so much.....

by ardee D. (6 articles, 4 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 2377 comments) on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 5:36:54 PM