Sen. Byrd's comments re: Hitler have struck a nerve with the self-righteous talking heads and puffed up repugs. The Senator condemned the so-called "Nucular" Option, of changing the Senate rules to prevent filibusters on judicial nominees. Repugs plan to disarm the senate Democrats completely, and ram through a slate of judges that will be a curse on this country for many years to come. Sen. Byrd compared the maneuver to the blank check Hitler got from the Bundestag to fundamentally re-shape German society.
There are more than a few similarities between the rise of Hitler and Bush. In fact, the semblances are chilling. They are set forth by Thom Hartmann's excellent column "When Democracy Failed - 2005."
(i plugged this piece in another discussion, but it is also relevant here)
how do YOU feel about Sen. Byrd's remarks?