Yes, it appears the GOP gambled and lost. Bigtime. Congress and the President understood the right action to take, and they decided to forgo that in favor of the expedient. Perhaps now they'll realize that gambling on some things is okay, but the Constitution is not one of them.
And just what did they loose? It was dead wrong what they did, but they ain't enough people out there that understand or care what they did. How in the hell do you wake up the masses these days?
BigMack
Yes, it appears the GOP gambled and lost. Bigtime. Congress and the President understood the right action to take, and they decided to forgo that in favor of the expedient. Perhaps now they'll realize that gambling on some things is okay, but the Constitution is not one of them.
Gut level reaction? Anybody who thinks that it is okay to gamble with the Constitution on one of the key provisions, lacks the foresight or maturity to be President of the United States.
And enough of this tripe that Bush is not responsible?!! The man has never met a veto that he liked! I am outraged at this travesty... I was shocked at this decision, though I shouldn't have been! Our beloved "Republican" president just resided over the demise of the Republic! If I hear anymore Ronald Reagan comparisons, I think I'm going to puke!
And for the record, I have been a staunch supporter of this president from day one... that support is rapidly fading... and I'm sure I'm not the only one.