Posted on 10/03/2002 7:05:27 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
Edited on 04/12/2004 5:45:14 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
WASHINGTON -- Agreement on a use-of-force resolution reached between the White House and House leaders Wednesday is beginning to sway many Democrats in Congress, but Rep. Robert Matsui of Sacramento is among those wondering if he can support it.
While the deal would give President Bush the authority he wants to attack Iraq, he could do so unilaterally only after certifying to Congress that diplomatic and other means are inadequate to protect the country from Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction.
(Excerpt) Read more at sacbee.com ...
The other half will confirm and reinforce the truth that Democrates are weak on Defense.
5¢ a day will fund the filth at Salon. What will you donate to FreeRepublic?
A democracy works best when the minority affirms the decision of the majority after having had an open debate and resolving vote. The word "loyal opposition" is derived from this process.
When however the opposition continues their struggle and attempts to thwart the legitimately established will of the majority the democracy is in essence reduced to an oligarchy. A minority of obstructionist holds hostage the ability of the government to implement the will of the majority.
This process of resisting the spirit of our democracy has been the hallmark of the Democratic party these past 40 years. This process has been in effect so long that the citizenry has come to accept this perversion as "part of the game of politics".
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.