Democratic Hall of Shame
Democratic Senators voting more funding for the Bush-Cheney war.
Why would they do that? Because their president asked them to:
"The United States Congress needs to pass a responsible war funding
bill that does not tie the hands of our commanders," Bush said. Reuters
May 22, 2008
But wait. Weren't the Democrats swept into control of both houses of
Congress in 2006 in order to obey the public will by getting us out of
Iraq? Didn't they promise to stand up to the insanity of providing more
money for a war that gets us into more trouble simply through its
continuation?
We've come to expect this out of the lock-step Republicans who are
"made men" in the culture of death. Weren't the Democrats supposed to
make a difference? It is now abundantly clear that the Democratic wing
of the Democratic Party is still in the minority and that the people -
Democrats, Republicans, and Independents - have no party.
Yesterday, the United States Senate approved an additional $165 billion
to continue the Iraq war opposed by about 70% of the people, at a time
when over 80% think we're on the "wrong track." The people opposed the
war before it started. Specifically, a majority of Republicans and
Democrats stated a strong preference for weapons inspections and
cooperation with other members of the United Nations before any
invasion.
In addition, there was enough information well before the 2002 Iraq War
Resolution for each and every politician who voted in favor of folly to
know that there were no weapons of mass destruction. Politicians
speaking directly into a camera telling us what a "hard decision" it
was were lying, without compunction. They knew much of what we weren't
allowed to know and they supported the war anyway.
But over five years later, these Senators continue the death and
carnage, the drain on our much needed resources, and the defamation of
the citizens of the United States in the eyes of the world.
Stop the funding, include language for a six month withdrawal, and end
it now. That's how you support the troops, serve the people, and end
the destruction of Iraq. Anything less is collaboration. Jumping when
Bush commands is positively bizarre.
Stop the war and divert funds to health, rebuilding the economy, and
staving off the eco-catastrophes that await us. Impeach Bush and Cheney
and hold others accountable for their reckless greed, deliberate and
calibrated at each step to maximize profits and salve warped egos.
There is a great deal of political optimism about "change." How can
that happen when the "opposition" party has 21 Senators who won't
change the most damaging policy in memory? In essence, the Senate has a
“war” majority of 70. It includes the 21 Democrats listed above plus
the 49 Republican Senators.
They don't care because they don't have to. They can commit any form of
public malfeasance or private outrage, yet they remain. They're like
"the man who came to dinner" and burned the house down. The
consequences of the real world don't apply. They are the ultimate
"protected class." Their tenure is indefinite.
Congress replicates the rigged economy of socialism for the rich and
free enterprise for the rest of us. The privatize elections that they
funded after Florida 2000 are the perfect vehicle to perpetuate their
reign. They serve The Money Party because they’re a part of The Money
Party.
It will never stop until the people send an overwhelming message - we
do not trust you, not at all. Stop it right now. No more tortured
logic. No more Senate multi millionaires club. No more indifference by
the pampered who think they're a huge success because they make the
rules for a game they always win.
Real people are suffering every day around the world due to the
indifference of those who claim to represent us. They squander
opportunity after opportunity, snatching defeat from the jaws of
victory every time.
It's time to stop listening to promises for the future from any
politician and demand solutions in the present. What's their function
absent the results to justify their presence in our capitol?
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21 War Loving Senate Democrats Give Bush $165 Billion for Iraq
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