Politicing National Defense
So, what’s your plan then?
Bartlett added that critics should do more than take pot shots at Bush’s plan. “We do believe that those who have decided to reject this plan before it has an opportunity to work have a greater responsibility to propose something that will work,” he said.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., vowed to filibuster Democratic efforts to bring to a vote a resolution disapproving the policy, but opponents of the plan might be able to muster the 60 votes needed to break McConnell’s parliamentary obstacle.
A half dozen Senate Republicans, including Norm Coleman of Minnesota, have come out against sending more troops to Iraq. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., predicted the resolution would pick up 12 GOP votes, a count McConnell did not dispute.
So what is this magical Democratic plan for Iraq?
Congressional skepticism is clearly being fueled by the public disapproval,
Ah, so they plan to pander to polls. They’re not offering an alternative, just criticism, and wayward Republicans are following them in their pursuit of cut and run.
And I am being told everything is just fine and dandy in the GOP, that I shouldn’t be worried, and to stop overreacting. Well, we got a serious goll darn problem folks, and it starts with people wanting to use the (R) behind their name not having to earn it.
I fully expect Democrats to naysay every step taken to try to win in Iraq. Anything short of a full retreat is not enough for Democrats. And it is that reason that I oppose Democrats controlling National Defense. What I will not tolerate is Republicans that feel it would be better for ‘them’ to distance themselves from defending America and cozy up with the cut and run Democrats.
