Indomitable Spirit
The dogged determination of the Democratic leadership in Congress to prevail against all odds is truly inspiring.* Imagine the possibilities if they actually turned that fire against the enemy.
* Senate Dems plan an all-nighter.
Unfortunately, having failed at diplomacy due to his brash rhinestone cowboy style, Harry Reid is going it alone. Rushing headlong at surrender without a strong coalition of the unwilling behind him, and with insufficient troops for an occupation:
Reid says more than 50 senators back the measure - enough to pass it on a simple majority vote in the 100-member chamber.
But at least 60 votes are needed under Senate rules to overcome any effort to halt the legislation - a margin that continues to elude supporters.
Opponents say Senator Reid’s plan to hold the Senate in session for an all-night session will not make them back down.
Besides the troop pullout legislation, the Senate is also debating a Republican-backed proposal calling on President Bush to send Congress plans to begin downsizing the U.S. combat troop presence in Iraq by the end of the year. Those plans are to be sent to Congress by mid-October.
… many Democrats believe that proposal does not go far enough because it does not require troops be redeployed, but only that the president submit plans for their withdrawal.
“It is not enough to pass something that sounds good but does not move us toward ending the war,” said Senator Russ Feingold, a Wisconsin Democrat.
Posted by Jules Crittenden at 8:09 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2007
8 Responses to “Indomitable Spirit”
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July 17th, 2007 at 9:25 am
There seems to be losers all around, up there on Capitol Hill.
July 17th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Iraq, Iraq, Iraq and… you got it!!!! More Iraq N
Between the press conference with Vets For Freedom on the Capitol today and the release of the NIE report, today promises to be a busy blogging day, so keep checking back and I will bring them to you as they come out.
July 17th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
I’m so disgusted with these people. They have become nothing more than another cell for the enemy. They may as well come right out and name their caucus “The Revolutionary Islamic Nation in America.”
July 17th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
Such serious, brave congresspeople, willing to go so far as to pull an all-nighter!
If it weren’t so sad it would be funny….
July 17th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
I hate Harry Reid. It’s a sin, I know, but I can’t help it. I hate that feckin’ old fraud. Throw in Pelosi and Murtha, and it’s a trifecta.
July 17th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
And Congress wonders why their approval ratings sink lower and lower each time the leadership opens its mouth.
Do they really want to sink to a 0% approval rating for their antics?
July 18th, 2007 at 12:01 am
Pajama Party!!!!
cheers …
July 18th, 2007 at 2:47 am
I do not think that hating Harry Reid is a sin. I think it is justice.