[RightWhale]

There is way too much politico-speak in this to have any idea what is really going on. As such it is just right for this kind of newsless weekend.

[L.N. Smithee]

Back when Dan Quayle was Vice President, liberals joked that he was George H.W. Bush's insurance policy against assassination. Ha, ha. Now, we have throughout the world an enemy that has sworn to destroy the White House, and if they should succeed at doing so while both W and Cheney are there before January 2009, the next President of the United States will be this bubblegum machine in a dress whose self-stated qualifications for being the most powerful woman in America are her military experience and expertise, her distinguished record of legislative accomplishments in Congress, having two "x" chromosomes, and the vast amount of progeny she has produced. I think putting her in the #3 position has made it infinitely more dangerous to be numbers 1 and 2. Secret Service, we need you more than ever now.

As has been discussed here at FR quite extensively, accidental President Gerald Ford did quite well steering the nation in a time of crisis, and was selected for the job of Speaker of the House with that possibility in mind. Did the Democrats sincerely believe that God forbid anything happen to Bush and Cheney, this woman was in any capacity prepared to be Leader of the Free World? Or were they just thinking of the temporary boost they would get for shoving the first female up to the front of the room? (Put your hands down, it's a rhetorical question.)

I refused to watch the news all day Thursday as the coronation of Queen Nancy was celebrated by the MSM. I did see late on Friday a clip of her at the Speaker's podium, congratulating herself for having ovaries, emitting that Fran Drescher laugh that is just as annoying as President Bush's verbal stumbles, and holding an infant as she was surrounded by moppet props encouraged to touch the Speaker's gavel like it was a relic. It was the most sickening thing I have seen since 9/11.

We are living through the DNC's Harriet Miers moment. This time, it's going to last at least two years.

[Frank_2001]

One word, b!tch. VETO.

[Wolfstar]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said newly empowered Democrats will not give President Bush a blank check to wage war in Iraq, hinting they could deny funding if he seeks additional troops.

Elections have consequences, sometimes very dangerous ones.

[dakine]

"Bush's anticipated plan has focused on troop strength, his strategy also is expected to address political and economic issues."

Sounds like:

CORDS: Civil Operations (and) Revolutionary Development Support.

In Jan of 1970, they changed "Revolutionary" to "Rural." Civil Operations and Rural Development Support was the MACV advisory effort to the government of VietNam's pacification program.

[CottShop]

She won't do that- it will be political suicide for her to turn her back on those she 'claims' to be 'so concerned about'- Ah war- always a political maneuvering tool used by those hwo can't stand the other political party- aint congress great? http://sacredscoop.com

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

They're going to hold Iraq funding hostage in order to get concessions on other legislation (i.g. tax increases).

[tobyhill]

Cutting off supplemental funds or any funds won't prevent the CIC from doing what is necessary. Adapt and overcome.

[bannie]

aaaahhhh...the taste of power is on her lips!

[SheLion]

[rockrr]

I wonder if she had permission to say this.

"Plugs" Biden (Traitor - Delaware) was asked my little timmy russert on MTP "Why don't you just cut off funding?" in a discussion of possible methods of derailing President Bush's Iraq initiative.

Biden's response was (paraphrased) "We couldn't get away with that - I don't think it would pass constitutional muster - not with troops in the field". In other words - as much as they would be willing to throw out the baby with the bathwater, they know that they wouldn't be able to get away with it.

Nazi Pelosi is going to be like a little b!tch Chihuahua, snipping and snapping around Bush's ankles - irritating but not drawing blood...

[Alia]

lol.

Okay, Nancy, please step right onto the plush covered tiger pit.

[El Gato]

Biden added that it probably would be an unconstitutional violation of separation of powers if Democrats were to block Bush's efforts as commander in chief after Congress had voted to authorize going to war.

Wow, he admits that Congress voted to go to war. This could have major impact on prisoner issues, terrorist surviellance and so forth.

Of course the Constitution has rarely been an impediment to Democrat ambitions in the past, no reason to think it would be now.

Besides, he's wrong. Congress still has the power of the purse, war or no war.

[b4its2late]

No, we CAN'T question democrats patriotism now can we?

[Alissa]

Well the Speaker has a website and email Speakers Email Contact. And this address doesn't automatically default to her San Fran constituents. It's for all Americans. If she dares, then we need to start emailing "big time."

[PISANO]

Yep.....those that stayed home and those that voted AGAINST the GOP to "send" them a message should be VERY happy if this outrageous threat by Nazi Pelosi comes to fruition!!

< /sarcasm & anger >

[Sword_Svalbardt]

Bust out that veto pen George.

[Prost1]

As a once popular President said on a different matter, "Bring it ON!".

That is what should be said to the new dem leadership and Congress.

Bring it ON!

Then veto every piece of legislation that does not support the military effort. Every piece! Education, health, highways, everything!

Read the history on Andy Jackson's presidency for how things can be done.

[do the dhue]

We should deny her air. She is a National Security threat.

IF we don't give what our Troops need and if we withdraw, we will turn Iraq over to the Iranians and/or terrorist. This is not in our National Interest.

It is in our interest to stop the Commies in our Congress from denying our troops the necessities for victory.

[Thombo2]

The dims are going to turn Iraq into another VietNam.I was a young kid at the time,but i vividly recall watching the mass exodus from Saigon,and the desperation of the South Vietnamese who were trying to escape the communists.Many who were left behind faced prison,and many others were executed.Would Pelosi,Kennedy,Murtha,etc feel any responsibility if the same scenario happens in Iraq?