[Texasforever]

One glaring omission in all of the self-righteous indignation. Where was the self criticism? Every spending bill the hate was passed by them. Bush just made an immigration proposal it is completely within their power to vote it down.

[ovrtaxt]

Absolutely. Feeney and Tancredo are the few names that I have heard in the past who actually stood up to Rove on Medicare and immigration, respectively.

I understand that they are trying to defer to their President and support his agenda with a united front, but the identity of the party matters. Every spending bill originates in the House. DeLay better grow a pair quick and exhibit some true leadership.

[Mo1]

Where was the self criticism? Every spending bill the hate was passed by them. Bush just made an immigration proposal it is completely within their power to vote it down.

EXACTLY!

[.30Carbine]

self-right·eous
adj.
Piously sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic.
Exhibiting pious self-assurance: self-righteous remarks.

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Voice of President Bush: "He said he didn't do it for politics [but] because that's what he believes is good for the country," Mr. Duffy said, adding that Mr. Bush drove his point home by saying, "I'm from Texas and I know this issue."

Voice of the People: House lawmakers, stunned by the intensity of their constituents' displeasure at some of Mr. Bush's key domestic policies, gave his political strategist Karl Rove an earful behind closed doors.

[Jorge]

One glaring omission in all of the self-righteous indignation. Where was the self criticism? Every spending bill the hate was passed by them. Bush just made an immigration proposal it is completely within their power to vote it down.

Thank you. Good point.

[AntiGuv]

I don't suppose you could help me recall when the last time was that Bush vetoed a spending bill?

[Paulie]

"One glaring omission in all of the self-righteous indignation. Where was the self criticism? Every spending bill the hate was passed by them. Bush just made an immigration proposal it is completely within their power to vote it down."

Exactly my sentiments. In an early paragraph, the article says that the lawmakers were "stunned" by the outrage of their constituents. Stunned? Have most of them no sense of what's right or wrong for this nation? And you are correct. Not one of the things they're complaining about was or will be done without their approval. Sure, Bush is wrong in these areas, but I say it's time for Congress to grow up.

[votelife]

a lot of the House is afraid to go against W. If they tee him off, he might not fundraise for them. Or if they go agains the White House, they might not get promoted in the House leadership bc they'll be breaking party. It's time to see the House revolt and push Bush to the right!

[nightdriver]

"Bush just made an immigration proposal it is completely within their power to vote it down."

Exactly!!

The president can't spend a dime (well, maybe he can of some special funds) that congress refuses to him. Our exhalted representatives are as much or more to blame than the president is.