Posted on 05/02/2007 7:06:25 AM PDT by smoothsailing
Anti-War Democrats Say They Won't Give Up
By Susan Jones
CNSNews.com Senior Editor
May 02, 2007
(CNSNews.com) - While the Israeli people are furious with their prime minister for failing to achieve a conclusive victory in the war with Hizballah, many Americans are furious with President Bush for insisting on victory in the Iraq war.
Democratic congressional leaders are trying to end a war that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid last month described as "lost."
On Wednesday, one day after vetoing a war-funding bill that set a timeline for withdrawing U.S. troops, President Bush planned to meet with congressional leaders to discuss a war-funding bill that both sides can accept.
"Setting a deadline for withdrawal is setting a date for failure," President Bush said on Tuesday. He called it irresponsible: "All the terrorists would have to do is mark their calendars and gather their strength and begin plotting how to overthrow the government and take control of the country of Iraq."
Democrats, effectively branding themselves as the anti-war party, said they'll keep pressing Bush to change course in Iraq.
"If the president thinks by vetoing this bill, he will stop us from working to change the direction of the war in Iraq, he is mistaken," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said on Tuesday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, "The president wants a blank check. The Congress is not going to give it to him."
Pelosi and Reid insist they are standing up for the wishes of the American people, who want "benchmarks," "guidelines" and "standards" for measuring progress in Iraq.
Republicans agree that the Iraqi government must "step up and do its part," as House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) put it. "I, like many others, hope to see more out of them (the Iraqis) soon," Boehner said his website.
But Boehner said Congress must produce a spending bill that does not include "surrender dates" or pork barrel spending.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday admitted there is "bipartisan frustration in the Congress with the Iraqi government."
In an interview on Fox News, McConnell said the Iraqi government needs to pass an oil-revenue sharing law and set up local elections (among other things) "in order to continue to enjoy our confidence." He said those unfulfilled obligations have frustrated President Bush as well.
"And it seems to me that's the place to craft the middle ground here, as we do what we need to do…which is get the money to the troops without a withdrawal date."
President Bush's meeting with congressional leaders is scheduled to begin at 2:25 p.m., the White House said.
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“But I did send money to both Blackwell and Mike Steele last year. They are both very impressive men, and the Republican Party at all levels is foolish not to pull out all the stops in supporting such worthy individuals.”
Blackwell is the real deal. I’ve lived in Cincy when he was on City Council, and lived here in Ohio as he served in other elective offices. He’s pro growth, wanted to cut the excessive taxes Taft brought down on small biz owners like myself, and 100% pro CCW - something Taft claimed he supported by veto’d TWICE.
If he runs for office again here, I’ll vote for him again, in short. I think he would be a great addition to any GOP Whitehouse down the road.
I know of Glenn Steele, and I was impressed by him, but don’t have the level of knowledge about him that I have with Blackwell.
The Republicans have a golden opportunity to dominate the two-party system for years to come, but they have to return to their conservative principles. Reagan showed them the way, they just need to embrace his philosophy and proudly shout from the rooftops their core beliefs.
That's all it takes, and the dems would fold like the cheap house of cards they are.
The only thing keeping the dems afloat is the fact that Republicans aren’t more aggressive.
What do you think about the prospect of Fred Thompson running for pres?
Well, you sure showed ‘em!
My own preference at this point is a Romney/Hunter ticket, but it's still very early.
I fail to see the logic behind rehiring employees that refuse to do the work assigned to them. Only fools do that.
My own preference at this point is a Romney/Hunter ticket, but it’s still very early
I like your choices as well, but I have to see how Romney plays out to the Christian conservatives. I dunno, but I guess you’re right, it’s early yet.
You mean Michael, right?
I just heard he's signed on as a political analyst for the Fox News Channel. I thinks that's a good move for him, gives him a national audience and keeps him before the public. Could be quite helpful if he decides to seek office in the future.
(chuckle)
Yeah, that guy too!
LOL!
Thats who I meant.
Headline should have said, “Anti-American Democrats Say They Won’t Give Up”
It's a good point.I think the Mormon thing could turn off some Christian conservative women voters.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
I googled Glenn Steele, and some all-American Football player from Michigan popped up!!!
Now I know no self-respecting Buckeye fan could think much of that! LOL!
To bad so many American pols lack the necessary patience required to give freedom a chance.
“I googled Glenn Steele, and some all-American Football player from Michigan popped up!!!
Now I know no self-respecting Buckeye fan could think much of that! LOL!”
If it eventually helps my Bengals, I’m okay with it...
The American people didn't get to the top of the world heap by being undemanding. But they aren't perfectly farsighted and our enemies have adapted to their short suit (patience...)
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