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I actually thought that Bush would veto this, but I was wrong. Although I don't agree, I do understand why he didn't (Daschle was running the Senate and threatening to hold up all legislation).

School bully: "Gimmie your lunch money!"

Little Johnny: "No!!! I can't!!! If I give you my lunch money then I won't be able to eat my lunch. WAH!!!"

School bully "Gimmie your lunch money or I'll beat you to a pulp!"

Little Johnny:"NO!!!! WAH!!!!!WAH!!!!"

School Bully: "Gimmie your lunch money or I'll beat you to a pulp today, tomorrow, and for the rest of the school year!"

Little Johnny:"OK!OK! Now leave me alone! Leave me alone!"

A president who will risk life and limb going to Iraq on thanksgiving, but didn't standup to the short and stubby obstructionist bully from South Dakota. I'm beginning to wonder about the motive and intent of whoever is calling the shots in the WH.

Perhaps (given that this was pre-September 11) he was looking at the tax cuts, and other items on his agenda as being more important. And, perhaps, like many others here, including Congressman Billybob and me, he thought that it would be overturned.

I am quite interested in Sandra Day O'Connor's apparent reversal of her opinion. I am wondering if she has been threatened.