05-29-2007, 04:25 PM
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Governor General
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ohio, USA
Posts: 818
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Originally Posted by W.E.B. Du Bois
Well the Democrats did what they could. They were in a situation of "chicken" and in this particular situation they were driving a sedan against Bush's M1A2 battle tank and a head on collision would have destroyed the Democrats. The men in the field would have no money for fuel and ammunition or food or medical care, and the Democrats would take the rap for that. That would be the end of the Democratic Party except for in a few enclaves in California and New England.
WEB
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I think I would probably agree with WEB (except for his last sentence ) except with slightly different reasoning.
I'd say seeing that they did not have enough bipartisan support to override the Bush veto on any reasonable timetable for redeployment and also realizing that if they did completely cut off funds the Bush/Cheney administration for political points would likely not pull the troops anyway until they had scored what they felt were enough political points on the troops having to do without.
It's a very bad situation that I think the Dems did as much as they could with considering the current circumstances with only their slim majority. They were able to make their point that they want our troops out, are trying, and will pull them out if they win the presidency and/or enough seats to override a Republican veto.
I still agree with all Democratic presidential candidates that voted "NO" on the funding as a confirmation of what they will do if elected.
The choice in 08 may well come down to at least 4 more years after 08 of a stuck in a Vietnam type quagmire with no real exit stratagy... or electing those who will change it and redeploy. If you're not registered to vote don't wait... please go to your local library today and sign up. |
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