Still think September means something?
Well, get over it, dumbass:
Fully 67 percent of congressional Republicans say that even if conditions in Iraq have not improved significantly by September, Congress will still not pass legislation withdrawing U.S. forces out of Iraq. They give reasons such as, "Democrats will try, but fail," and "No complete withdrawal can occur without Al Qaeda setting up a safe haven."
Question: If the political and military situation in Iraq has not significantly improved by September, will Congress enact legislation to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq?
In contrast, 59 percent of congressional Democrats said they believe Congress will pass withdrawal legislation if conditions don’t improve.
Also, unlike their GOP counterparts, the Democratic members who say Congress will not pass withdrawal legislation say they feel this way because they don’t believe enough war supporters will buck President Bush — not because they oppose the idea of withdrawal.
Listen, nothing's going to change in September, no matter what the Republicans are trying to convince the media of. In September, they're gonna say "the plan needs more time to work." SSDD. And Democrats waiting for the mass defections from Republican ranks are going to be left holding the bag. Which is fine. If the GOP really wants to jump off the bridge with Bush, then so be it. Just be prepared is all I'm saying. There's no defection coming.
But what about those 11 Republicans who demonstrated their "grave unease" to Bush in a White House meeting on the Iraq debacle?
Kabuki. Pure and simple.
Did any one of those 11 back up this "grave unease" with their votes yesterday? The answer is no. All 11 voted straight party line with Bush.
"But wait," you say. "Straight party line? I thought at least that two Republicans crossed over to vote with Dems yesterday?"
Yeah, they did: Wayne Gilchrest and Walter Jones.
But they weren't invited to the White House to express their "grave unease."
No, the whole thing was a put-on, just like everything else. Nothing but a gaggle of Republican props who have been dining out on their "moderate" credentials for years, shuffled out onto the stage to put on their "maverick" show, then shipped back to their day jobs to vote no, like always.
September. Means. Nothing.
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