Were it not for the fact that the problem only continues to get worse, I might scrap this posting altogether. But as Congressional leaders head for their favorite vacation spots, our country is going down the drain; and the Democratic Congress continues to be complicit! On that basis, I wish to encourage all who care about the future of our fast-eroding democracy to get on the phones, take to the airwaves, and/or write anyone who might possibly deign to listen. It's too late to do much about FISA; but something else will come up soon enough . . .
Many voters are beyond disappointed at the current performance of Congress. Some of this disappointment is unavoidable, as Democrats do not have a veto-proof majority; and because of faux-democrat Joe Lieberman, they don't even have a simple majority in the Senate.
Nevertheless, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid could be more proactive in the interests of this country than they have been so far; and they now have a golden opportunity to draw the line. I hope others will join me in suggesting that now is the time to stand firm.
Let Congressional leaders tell the Administration that without agreement on other matters -- which would need to include prior, sworn testimony from the likes of Harriet Miers and Karl Rove, there cannot even be any discussion about "toying" with FISA.
It has been apparent for a long time that when you give Bush-Cheney an inch, their people always take a mile; of course, they even take the mile when not a millimeter has been conceded. Congress really is the primary obstacle preventing a not-so-silent coup; never has this country been more vulnerable to its very own thugs-in-suits. Darth Cheney has learned from Nixon's mistakes; it is time to recognize this fact -- and say so!
Please call Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid, and encourage others in your network to do the same. Tell our too-cautious leaders that, this time, there can be no compromises: Compromise assumes and requires an honest intention to negotiate. It must be a two-way street. Can anyone remember the last time that Dick Cheney compromised about anything?
Please take action and make the calls:
Nancy Pelosi: 202.225.0100
Harry Reid: 202.224.3542 |
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