[generalhammond]

The Rats have a dream mandate: whine and do nothing. Will this strategy win them the trifecta and get them a whining-do-nothing president in 08. I can see Hillary fitting the bill perfectly.

[lonestar67]

One of the subtleties being lost in this debate -- along with thousands of fairly important points-- is the fact that Bush did 'change course.'

This means that Bush did rhetorically adapt to the public opinion. Bush has acted on repudiation of stay the course and embarked upon a surge of troops.

This action has thus far reduced bombings and terror attacks considerably.

[avacado]

"So the strategy for most of the Democrats is to engage in political showmanship while not doing anything of consequence."

BINGO!!!

And I have read some of that rambling by Markos... That prick is a frikin' wussy. Cry baby sheep follow him... but then again, that's about the only type that brain dead fool can get to listen to him.

DailyKos Website members group photo: "Baaaaaha... Bush lied! Baaaaaha... 'War for Oil' Baaaaaha... Cheney = Evil! Baaaaaha... Rove, Rove... Baaaaaha...

[neverhillorat]

Their whole plan needs a cooperative media. While they have the old media, the new guys are going to throw the light of truth on them and, as we know, Rats don`t like bright lights!

[elhombrelibre]

The Democrats need to think big and bold. Go for the double, "we really mean it this time," non-binding resolution! That will show al Qaeda we mean business.