The latest news on continued funding of the war in Iraq is more of the same. Bush is "negotiating" so long as there are no compromises whatsoever being asked of him. The Democrats sent him a funding bill which he vetoed, and the newly emboldened Republicans have blocked even weaker bills than the one already vetoed.
I have a simple question, in the form of a poll.
Should Harry Reid first address the nation during prime time, stating Bush's veto of funding of the war and unwillingness to work with Congress, and then table funding the war? "The President has refused to fund the war further, and we respect his decision."
I voted "Yes." I believe the Democrats need to be self-confident. Yes, it's a battle, waged against the media as well as the Republicans. But, the media could not refuse to cover a prime-time address by Reid. I believe Reid can be very persuasive here.
And, I believe there is other business of the nation to be taken care of. We're in the majority in Congress and in the polls, and, by golly, WE set the agenda now.
I'm not afraid of the wingnut talking points, and Democrats should not be either. Our Emperor Bush has no clothes on this war.
