When are the Democrats going to get some back bone? They were put in charge of the House and Congress because people were tired of the "do-nothing" Republican ruled legislature. They were also put in charge as a referendum against George Bushs' war. And what have the Democrats done? NOTHING. We continue down the same path as the Republicans.
In fact, let's go down the checklist.
- The war in Iraq. Still going. Soldiers still being killed for Jr.s war. Billions of dollars being spent that could be spent wiser on our own citizens. The Democrats should be on the news everyday and in the chambers everyday pounding at what the American people have been saying over and over. IT'S TIME TO GET OUT NOW! BEFORE ANOTHER SOLDIER HAS TO DIE. THE IRAQUIS MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN WELFARE!
2. The Economy. While we spend billions in Iraq, we borrow and borrow, motgaging our childrens future. This is the same tactic Reagan used in the cold war. Reagan was placed on a high perch for ending the cold war, when basically all he did was make Russia spend way more than they had and bankrupt the country. Bush is doing the same thing. We also see that the gap between the richest and poorest in this country is widening, just as it did in Reagans time in office.
3. Healthcare. It boggles my mind how we live in the richest country on the face of this earth and yet we still can't provide affordable health care to all our citizens. When this is brought up, politicians worry about the cost of such proposal. My answer to that is we have no problem finding the money for all the military expenditures.
4. Our place in the world. During Clintons time in office we started to get back to what America should be. A place for the rest of the world to look up to. Now we are considered an aggressive bully who goes into other countries and tries to push our agenda. There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein was a bad guy. But what about the really bad guys in most of the countries in Africa, Syria, Iran and too many others to name. We should work with these countries first, before a full scale invasion.
So I say to the Democrats in office. GET OFF YOUR BUTTS AND START GOING ON THE OFFENSIVE! I have been a life long Democrat, but at this time I am upset that nothing is being done. I understand the wheels of change work slowly in Washington, but I also understand that doing nothing makes all Democratic lawmakers just as resposible for the mess were in as the Republicans. The time for action is now!