Democrats Predicted Doom in Iraq, Now Want Control

CNSNews.com ^ | 4/14/03 | Jeff Johnson

[PogySailor]

Foley offered a different perspective on those who opposed the war in the first place but now seek to control the rebuilding effort even as they continue to criticize the mission.

"Over the past months, we've heard apologists make excuses for Saddam Hussein, saying he wasn't as bad as portrayed," he said. "Now, as we unearth tales of torture and see liberated, jubilant Iraqis, they're changing the subject because they're out of excuses."

Go Mark Foley! Can't wait for the campaign against Bob Graham.

[M Kehoe]

They are so funny. Kinda reminds me of France.

5.56mm

[nicmarlo]

Jackson Lee is seeking co-sponsors for a House resolution that would "instruct" President Bush to carry out Iraqi reconstruction efforts through NATO, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations. The proposal would also urge the use of minority-owned business to fill government contracts.

Jackson-Lee has an agenda, and that agenda is not what's best for all Americans. That she should be so presumptuous as to TELL Bush what to do is more than laughable, i.e.:

Sheila Jackson Lee, Limousine Liberal
Does she think the ethics rules don't apply to her?

apparently it's not convenient enough. Jackson Lee is routinely chauffeured the one short block to work--in a government car, by a member of her staff, at the taxpayers' expense. And apparently in violation of House rules.

[LauraJean]

Pelosi is confusing the symbal of the statue being destroyed with the substance of a free Iraq. Besides she a socialist just like Saddam. She does not want a free society in Iraq. She wants another socialist in charge.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

"I have absolutely no regret about my vote [against] this war," she said, noting a price tag of "probably $100 billion."

But the $79 billion a year we spend to keep troops in Yugoslavia is OK and well publicized. /sarcasm

[f.Christian]

"It's becoming very apparent why she's the minority leader," Foley continued. "It's because her views represent the vast minority of the country."

[wayoverontheright]

Sheila Jackson Lee, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi.

Hmmmm....

Is it possible that the Democratic Party has been hit in a very tender spot by this war, such that the only ones who retain their voice have no balls at all?

[Bonaparte]

Jackson Lee also plans to introduce legislation to "reinforce" the constitutional requirement for a formal declaration of war by Congress before the president can deploy U.S. troops anywhere..."

Just when I thought she couldn't possibly be any stupider, she proposes to ditch the War Powers Act, which would make it impossible for America to respond quickly to military crises without handing the President unlimited war making power.

Her bill will go nowhere.

[Bonaparte]

"It's because her views represent the vast minority of the country."

Last time I looked, only 14% of Americans opposed the war in Iraq, less than 1 in 6.

[Redbob]

When they pass a law.

[betty boop]

House resolution that would "instruct" President Bush to carry out Iraqi reconstruction efforts through NATO, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations...

I don't believe the Constitution gives Congress any power to "instruct" the Executive. Sheila must know that; but she doesn't mind raising a big [unconstitutional] stink anyway.

[JonH]

We should turn Iraq over to some incompotent bureaucrat so that when it is screwed up, the RATS can blame Bush. Right!!

Ms. Lee can join with the axis of weasels and should fit in fine.

[gcruse]

Hillary Clinton's charge about the Bush Administration's obsession with secrecy really takes the cake.

She's not entirely off base.  Recall X43 extending presidential secrecy
back farther than ever before, to cover X41's term.

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

The demokrats sound like the U.N. they sould go be tyrannical in their own country they would be very happy.