There is an excellent way to stop the war; have an up or down vote on de-funding it.

The Democrats have it within their power to do this. Instead, they sneak around like thieves in the night looking to backdoor something they should be proud of doing up front.

I have no problem with the Democrats if they take the direct route. But their plans smack of political and moral cowardice and should be noted as such.
Rick Moran | 02.23.07 - 1:13 pm | #

"While some Democrat bloggers are happy about the new proposal"...

Please don't fall into the trap of using the "Democrat" as an adjective. The term is "Democratic". It sounds nitpicky, I know, but this construct is used as a Republican slur for Democrats. I think they like it because they can emphasize "rat".
Jill | Homepage | 02.23.07 - 2:16 pm | #

Hi Rick,

Want to count with me the number of times Republicans hid policy decisions inside funding bills? It wouldn't be pretty reading for you.

You're just annoyed that the shoe is on the other foot.

Regards, C

Jill, forgive me, as an ex-pat Brit that's one of the things I can't seem to get straight - which one of those is polite useage. C
Cernig | Homepage | 02.23.07 - 2:42 pm | #

You're confusing political shenanagins on funding health care or education with funding the war?

While those issues are important, I would challenge you to come up with any more important issue than war and peace, life and death.
Rick Moran | 02.23.07 - 3:12 pm | #

Rick,

So funding healthcare isn't a matter of life and death?

You're annoyed because the shoe is now, in your view, bigger as well as on the other foot? C'moan Rick!

Here, try all of these.

Regards, C
Cernig | Homepage | 02.23.07 - 3:49 pm | #