"...and it will be the GOP that forces Bush’s hand in September into a course change." -(Steve Soto)
-Wishful thinking at best.
You should realize by now that there is NOTHING that will force Bush into a course change.
It's too late in the day for that.
Continuing to believe in the efficacy of American institutions to do anything about Bush seems almost quaint, if not outright ludicrous.
I think many would learn more about America -the real America, not the one besotted by myth- and produce a more cogent analysis, when we stop functioning under delusions, however tempting they may be.
Old habits die hard, but they have to die.
Posted by Jill Bains at July 16, 2007 01:44 PMSome habits are good and should not die.
Other habits can cause blindness and should not die either.
Posted by TIKI AL at July 16, 2007 02:02 PM"...and it will be the GOP that forces Bush’s hand in September into a course change." -(Steve Soto)
This is interesting, Steve. Can you expand on this perspective? I'm not being snarky, really, but I don't see it. The thin gruel of the ISG bill, which is what Luger, Domenici et al. are touting, has already been condemned by the White House. And that bill is NOTHING. Bush has said he'd veto it.
What pressure do congressional republicans have to bring to the table?
Posted by merciless at July 16, 2007 02:54 PMTheir reelections.
Since it is only Warner and Lugar now, the White House can blow them off. But in September, after the White House spends August talking not only about Iran but also about increasing the number of troops in Iraq, you will see 8-12 Republican senators break from the White House out of political survival.
Posted by Steve Soto at July 16, 2007 03:02 PMI just read that John Edwards wasn't being exclusionary when he whispered into the Hill's ear that debate forums should be smaller. The link I had was entitled "less well known candidates.." and something about not being happy with Clinton and Edwards. Does it bother anyone else that apparently the way to become "well known" is to be related somehow to a former president, or be a former vp candidate to a "front runner". I mean, haven't many of those other potential debaters been in government longer than Clinton and Edwards? Why AREN'T they as well known?
Rhetorical, end of rant. Am just pissed that our gumment is like a big tidal wave gathering momentum to kill off all my ideals.
Joe Wilson may have just cast aside his credibility by throwing his support to Hillary Clinton. If Bush and Cheney do not start bombing and killing innocent Iranians in their 17 months or so that they have left in office, then it would appear that Joe Wilson believes that that ignominious task would then be given to Hillary Clinton, who has declared that all options regarding Iran should be left on the table.
Posted by Erroll at July 16, 2007 03:32 PM"I'm delighted to fight the fight with her. ... The person who has always reached out to us has been Hillary. ... I think Hillary is a fighter. ... She is a wonderful individual. ... More diplomacy the better. There is no daylight between us on Iran." - former ambassador Joseph Wilson
from Taylor Marsh
Sorry Steve, guess I should follow your links before putting in my own.....
Posted by Sharon at July 16, 2007 04:10 PMJoe Wilson may have just cast aside his credibility by throwing his support to Hillary Clinton.
Fuck, he did that back when he backed Kerry-the-sure-loser. I suppose this means another repuglican win. Arrrgh!
BTW, I hear that Wilson comes off at speaking events as a really conceited, know-it-all asshole, so I would be careful about hitching my buggy to his "star" if I were a Dem candidate.
Posted by Julie at July 16, 2007 08:22 PMBTW, I hear that Wilson comes off at speaking events as a really conceited, know-it-all asshole,...
I found him to be quite pleasant and personable when I spoke to him.
The man didn't have to speak out when he did. But he did. Seems there aren't to many people who pass the smell test around here these days. Sad.
Posted by snark at July 17, 2007 01:25 PMBTW, I hear that Wilson comes off at speaking events as a really conceited, know-it-all asshole,...
Yup, that's what just about all the right wingers have said. And they never met him. I didn't talk to him personally, but I've seen him in person and in interviews, and found him to be very nice and very intelligent.
Posted by iamcoyote at July 17, 2007 01:54 PM