Posted on 05/23/2007 5:09:07 AM PDT by PJ-Comix
There is an old saying that states, be careful of what you wish for. The left wished desperately for the Democrats to win Congress last November and it happened. Problem is it is now turning into a nightmare for the left. The Democrats have now apparently pulled the rug from under the leftwing NUtroots by backing down on insisting on a pullout date for the Iraq troop funding bill. Senator Russ Feingold expresses the feeling of leftwing disappointment by the very TITLE of his Daily Kos THREAD, "A Collapse for Democrats." This follows on the heels of the DUmmies screeching betrayal in yesterday's DUFU EDITION. So let us now enjoy the spectacle of the left betrayed their own Democrats in Bolshevik Red while the commentary of your humble correspondent, noting that things aren't going so hot either for Feingold's partner in authoring really lousy bills, is in the [brackets]:
A Collapse for Democrats
[So how is that First Hundred Hours thing working out, Russ?]
This situation is a collapse for Democrats. We had a strong start, pushed back against the President’s failed policy and held our ground that the supplemental should include binding language to end the war. But now, as Congress gets ready to send the President a bill that does nothing to get our troops out of Iraq, we are just folding our cards. As one person commented under Greg Sargent’s great post at TPM cafe, "Send the Congressional Dems over to my place for some poker - I could use a windfall right now."
[That means the DUmmies were bluffing all along since Bush called their hand. The tell was that Dingy Harry's mouth was more downcast than usual.]
This is no time to back down. This fight to end the war isn’t something that we can just put off or kick down the road. As mcjoan pointed out, it doesn’t make any sense to wait until this "mythical September" when Republicans will suddenly decide that we need to get out of Iraq. Why should this wait until September? First Americans had to put up with a Republican Congress that did nothing, and now we are faced with a Democratic Congress that is giving the President exactly what he wants – continuing his failed policy and leaving our troops stuck in the middle of a civil war. Some strategy. We can’t back down when the stakes are so high. I know you’ll keep ratcheting up the pressure, and that’s exactly what we need right now. Now is the time to be pulling out all the stops to end the war.
[Senator Russ asking the NUtroots to act even NUttier. Thanx for encouraging some great future DUFU material.]
To answer those of you who asked if I would support a supplemental without binding language to end the war, the answer is no. I think this conference report is an affront to the will of the American people and does nothing to help change course in Iraq.
[Sorry. Game over, Russ. And now to hear from the Kookie KOmmies...]
Sen Feingold. What's the best way to put pressure on leadership?
[Hold your breath for 10 minutes.]
Senator, you should resign in protest. Give up your position in this corrupt Congress as a protest against the fatuous idiocy of both parties, and the treason of the Neocon Usurpation.
[Finally, a KOmmie suggestion I can agree with.]
Sit-Ins and Rowdy Street Protests
[Smelly T-shirts and really nasty language.]
If I believed in Hell, I would hope that Bush would rot there.
[A non-belief system that seem prevalent among the left.]
If the netroots have been burning up the phone lines, emails, faxes, why are they not listening? I have given up any hope that they have an ace up their collective sleeves for dealing with the most corrupt person who has sat in the Oval Office.
[The Democrats don't even have a deuce up their sleeves.]
Maybe the netroots should organize a close down of financial support until they are listening. A well organized action across the netroots for a day or two may very well attract their attention.
[Not One Damn Dime Day.]
Cut off their internet funding until they cut off war funding.
[You mean keep EVIL Republicans from accessing the Web?]
It isn't America anymore. Democracy in America is in cardiac arrest, and there's nobody around to revive her.
[Time to make that move to North Korea.]
If this is actually what ends up happening, I'll be dumbstruck. Well, only for a couple of seconds. Then I'll start screaming to tear the house down.
[Give me warning so I can feature your conniption fit in the DUmmie FUnnies.]
This latest news has been like a kick in the stomach.
[How long before you get your wind back?]
I'm both furious and heartsick over this. And bitterly, bitterly disappointed in the so-called Democratic "leadership".
[But don't you get all warm and fuzzy over Grandma Nancy?]
Time for your "Mr Smith" filibuster.
I'll donate $10 for every hour he talks.
[Senator Russ is just $10 away from a major filibuster.]
John Edwards is for sending a bill similar to the supplemental back to Bush and pressing hard in the forthcoming negotiations, not folding or playing the patsy.
[But will the Pink Sapphire play the pansy?]
They are handing the gop 08 and it is disgusting.
[Would you like a ticket to the President Romney Inaugural Ball?]
Just tried to explain that to Sen. Casey's office, but they don't seem to get that. They were full of nothing but B.S. Clear he will vote to fund without timelines and I doubt my call helped much, but it made me feel better to argue - nicely - with his staffer for 10 minutes. She said in so many words that the supplemental with no timelines is a done deal. There is already a "strong consensus" to do it, she says.
[Speaking of Senator Casey---has he turned into a potted plant since entering the Senate?]
a great idea for a non-protest protest hundreds of thousands on individuals all visiting their reps and senators at the same time. no placards, no shouting, just a physical demonstration of the breadth of opposition to this war.
[Don't forget to wear your V For Vendetta costumes.]
Thank you Senator. I was listening to NPR this morning when they reported that the Democrats were going to basically give Bush everything he wants. I was in such a red faced rage I almost wrecked my car.
[Were you the idiot who almost hit my van yesterday?]
All the news networks were running "Bush Wins!" headlines this morning. When will Democrats learn how to play this game?
[So how is that George (rhymes with) Lackoff framing thing going for you?]
We already gave you a majority, we've been calling and writing our congresspeople, we've even paid for television ads, what more do you want?
[A tush wipe---one square only.]
That is what makes me the most angry about it; the FALSE HOPE that the Democrats would actually draw their line in the sand here, and fight for it. They bluffed. Now they're going to fold.
[Freudenschade, baby!]
Keep it up Senator!
[Bob Dole is no longer in the Senate.]
have had it. I just can't continue to believe in the Democratic party when they let us down time and time again.
[You have a Hillary '08 fundraising e-mail in your In Box.]
Sen. Feingold, you sound depressed.
["A Collapse for Democrats" doesn't exactly sound like an upbeat thread title to be posting in KOmmieland.]
I am supporting Edwards who has many things in common with you, although not the AUMF vote. However, that seems like such a long time ago now. Fortunately, he is among the top voices as you are in ending the Iraq War.
[The Pink Sapphire has your back.]
MONEY HAS TO BE REMOVED FROM POLITICS.
[Gee. I thought Senator Russ, along with McCain, already solved that problem.]
We win both Houses with a message from the American people to end the insanity and the Democrats do NOTHING to change the Sadistic Dry Drunk Coward's plans. Keep playing with your worry beads Democrats, as you enable The Decider. Who needs Gonzo when you have the spineless Democratic Party!
[As I stated at the top of this DUFU edtion, be careful of what you wish for.]
Collapse and fracturing of Dems as witnessed on Daily KOS and how they turn their backs on Webb, Tester, and others... The big tent has come crashing down at just the WRONG TIME
[But at just the RIGHT TIME for the DUmmie FUnnies.]
the lunatics are running the asylum
[Said the sign at the KOmmieland entrance.]
Who do you recommend, Senator to replace Reid and Pelosi? Its a rhetorical question, I know, but we've given them all the support and patience and then some with no result, no leadership. I'm faxing both of them today and asking them to step down. Others may want to do the same.
[But who can provide better comedy relief than those two?]
Senator Tim Johnson of South Dakota must be crying tears of frustration, unable to propose legislation, unable to debate it, unable to offer ammendments, and unable to vote against capitulation to Bush.
[Senator Johnson is spending a Weekend At Bernie's.]
With the help of Karl Rove, Attorney General Gonzales, and other “loyal Bushies,” there is no longer a need for Department of Justice, a Constitution, or any future elections. Let’s all learn to be happy with competent Republican leadership for years to come.
[All Hail Our Mighty Emperor, Chimpus Khan!]
I cut off my monthly donation to the Democratic (0 / 0) Party shortly after hearing about the pending timetable-less bill. It was not a pittance, either.
[It was a whole dime.]
Dems Collapse - it's pathetic
[But very FUnnie.]
But as for Reid, I say as before: out, out, out. Go back to Nevada and don't ever come back.
[What goes back to Vegas stays in Vegas.]
Oh to be SO right, but for all the wrong reasons...
I actually have to agree, Senator. If you're going to surrender, why wait?
[You mean keep EVIL Republicans from accessing the Web?]
I had a question on this one myself. What funding is he/she/it talking about? How could DIMs block Repubs from Internet access? Write a veto-proof law prohibiting Repubs from ISP access? Defund any budgetary items for Congressional Repub Internet expenses? Yeah, right. A lot of big thinking went into that remark, for sure.
You and me both. Bush is too hesitant to speak of political machinations in public. He would rather keep them in the broom closet in favor of speaking of some grand idea of “productivity by government”. He wants his legacy to be one of “we got things accomplished!”.
Piffle! At this point in history, I don’t want a government that accomplishes anything (because that usually means more taxes).
Got any plans to visit the South suburbs soon? I know a number of fun golf courses around here.
The Lung Card lists a couple courses in Will County; Boughton Ridge in Bolingbrook, and University Golf Club & Conf. Center in University Park. Cook County shows Palos Hills Golf Club and Fountain Hills Golf Club, Alsip. How are these courses? Any others there with decent rates? The above generally offer 2/1 green fees, or 50% off green fees, when renting a cart. The best deal is Boughton Ridge, which offers free green fees with cart rental.
The wife goes to Bolingbrook sometimes on a store visit. These aren't regular trips, so I have no clue when the next visit would be. It'd be fun to tag along and golf while she works :)
Boughton Ridge is an “executive” course: 9 holes, par 32. Never played it.
I’ve never played in U-Park. Google finds it as a full size (18 holes, par 72) course.
I haven’t played Palos Hills since they built houses around it and reconfigured it as a residential course; before that it was a nice course - plenty of old growth trees.
Fountain Hills is a 9-holer, par 36-3200 yards from the tips. I’ve never played it.
That bit of research done, closest to my abode is Boligbrook and Palos Hills.
It is, and always HAS been, a propoganda war from the left, and one we have tried many times to ignore, at our peril...
That said, some of the spin I have seen posted today by leftists is UTTERLY HILARIOUS. These are from a STOCK board this morning...
-DEMS TOO SMART TO CUT OFF FUNDS; WAR IS ON PUKES
9 minutes ago
Dems know Pukes will own this failed war in a few months and will have more votes to get the job done then.
-CLEVER DEMS DUPE PUKES INTO OWNING IRAQ WAR FAILURE
11 minutes ago
hey, Dems tried to get Bush and the Pukes to listen to the American people, but they wouldn’t, so now the Pukes own this failed war.
DEMS WILL GET MORE VOTES THIS FALL WHEN SURGE FAILS
(1 Rating)
9 minutes ago
Not enough votes to stop the war yet without being labeled as undermining the troops.
ROTFLMAO!!
“Who will replace Pelosi/Reid?”
Does this idiot REALLY think the TUNA WHORE and Mr. Land Deal are going to GIVE UP the power they lied to them to get?
Into the top 50 like Speedy Gonzales in a walker!
The dems are giving their enemy exactly what he wants.
They are quitting the fight and announcing well in advance that they will do so.
They've been telling us for months now that this sort of thing is a "redeployment," not a loss or a collapse. They should be breaking out the champagne.
Any other courses you’d recommend? I’m open for suggestions, as long as they’re not too expensive. I’ll ask the wife to let me know if she plans to go to Bolingbrook or Crest Hill sometime. That way I can make it a two-fer as far as gas is concerned.
And they way oversample dems and indies.
Suffer, DUmmies, Suffer :)
Whats even FUnnier is that none of the KOoks called him/her/it on it. LOL
Its almost funny "seeing the faces" of those that feel betrayed, as if they ever really had a chance, Yeah right!
Plenty of courses near “Crack” Hill. The one by Statesville (Prairie Ridge?) is long and wide-open. I might be able to convince a couple of “Lutrin brudders” to tag along, too.
Let’s go to freepmail.
People who donate money send their message by cutting off their donations. People who do not donate money send their message by saying they cut off their donation.
I'll donate $10 for every hour he talks.
Oh, so will I! Go, Russ, go!
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D, Nevada) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D, San Fransisco) stunned the country today when they announced their resignations.
Senator Reid explained, "We received a fax today from a blogger on Daily Kos, requesting us to resign. We feel compelled to oblige."
Rep. Pelosi added, "It was a very strongly worded fax."
I agree. We need to give President Bush the time and the money he needs to end this thing with VICTORY!
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