In her latest diary entry, anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan pauses at this latest Memorial Day to reflect on how both Republican and Democratic parties have failed her during her struggle...nay, quest, to see the war in Iraq end. I referenced her full column title in today's blog title, but I refrained from using a word I thought inappropriate. View her entry to see what she says others have calling her.
She can try and spin it however she wants to, but Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) just let a lot of Americans down. In the 2006 election, Iraq was the number one reason given by voters for overwhelmingly selecting Democrats to the House and Senate. Now, five months into the 110th Congress, she and her Democratic associates just blinked first in their showdown with President Bush.
Not that they have a lot of support to begin with; with all the attention given to the President’s approval numbers lately (latest Gallup poll - 33%), you may have missed the news that Congressional approval ratings are even lower (Gallup - 29%). Factor in that these were from May 10-13, and I am sure that both groups will be be even lower with this latest news.
Looking at the message boards on the Democratic Party website, Democrats Pass Revised Iraq Accountability Act, there are some unhappy Americans sitting out there:
“As far as the Democrats go, they have again shown that they have no back-bone with regard to dealing with this administration.”
-Feedup
“I am very disappointed in the Democrats for caving into the Administration's antics. I really believed the Dems in Congress would do what the American people wanted done when we spoke in November.”
-Dabb
“How pathetic! The Democrats Revised Accountability Act that does not hold Bush accountable...imagine that!”
-Spotlight
Some free advice to both parties: just get this done and get the troops home as soon as possible. We support the people who defend us, but we went them back as soon as their mission is really accomplished. Stop playing politics with their lives…the emotions of their family & friends…and the passion of the electorate. We have long memories, and will remember this next year and beyond.
-RSKnopfJr
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