Dump The Democrats And Unite Against The War?

Question

We should have known it was coming. Even though the Democratic Party rode the antiwar wave in to Congress last November they’ve done little since to end the bloody war in Iraq.

Just last week House Democrats met to discuss how best to halt Bush’s request to send more troops into the region but couldn’t come to an agreement on whether or not to put any restrictions on the administration’s plea for an additional $93 billion to continue the occupation. The only way to stop the war, as Sen. Russ Feingold understands well, is to cease all funding for the ongoing tragedy. But the majority of Democrats, already preparing for the next round of elections, aren’t about to step up and represent their constituents.

Hate to say we told you so but we (opponents to the New World Order) predicted this outcome long ago. While some, including John Nichols at The Nation, claimed Washington was being taken over by progressive Democrats, we knew the numbers proved otherwise. Progressive Democrats did gain strength, however conservative pro-war Blue Dog and DLC patrons gained the most seats in the last election cycle. Virtually all ran on pro-war platforms -- guaranteeing that they would continue to support Bush’s efforts to eradicate “terrorism” by terrorizing Iraqis and Afghanis instead.

“The Blue Dogs are pretty unified in not wanting to micromanage how the Pentagon conducts the war,” said Blue Dog Rep. John Salazar of Colorado. “None of us will support withholding funds from troops in the field.”

Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, also refused to block Bush’s call for additional funds by claiming it would be “immoral” for the Democratic Party to do so. Senator Hillary Clinton won’t apologize for giving Bush the authority to invade Iraq, nor will Senator Dianne Feinstein acknowledge that her support for past reconstruction funds has fattened the pockets of her husband who has large stakes in several companies currently profiting from the war.

We may as well call all of this what it is: a willful abandonment of ideals and purpose, which never really existed to begin with. The Democratic Party exerts the same hawkish fervor as the Republican Party. Indeed, they have proven that despite the overwhelming opposition to the war nationwide they will not do a damn thing to end it.

U.S. foreign policy has not and will not change direction as long as the Democratic Party continues to be dominated by corporate interests and tacit compliance with the neoconservative agenda. The antiwar movement needs to understand this reality or it is doomed to collapse like it did under the pressure of the 2004 elections.

The time is now for us to come together under a unified antiwar banner despite what our political leanings may be. Liberal, radical, conservative, libertarian, it doesn’t matter. Ending the war and our government’s imperialist polices is just that important. We may be a minority, but we can be a successful one. Indeed, if we unite, we could have a profound effect on our political discourse and the upcoming elections. Let’s not wait around for either party to come to their senses. Let’s force them to.

Answer 1

Lets place the blame where the blame is due, repuglicans in the senate blocked the non binding resolution, this was/is the first step in stopping the war.

Answer 2

Maybe the leaders of our country know better than to leave a country in shambles because a bunch of whiners at home don't like the war. All I hope the Democrats do is provide better much-needed oversight in the war. You can't just leave and pretend like it never happened, or that by leaving all the problems will be fixed. Will you be proud when the Iraqi citizens are enslaved to an evil government again?

Answer 3

It would be more efficient and effective to simply infiltrate and take over the Democratic party then to start a new one from scratch.

Join your local Democratic party and start getting involved. Go to the meetings, volunteer to be a party deligate if you can.

I think people of a like mind should rally behind the Blue Tiger Democrats, and take that on as thier mascot.

Answer 4

i do no longer think maximum human beings (inclusive of myself) do no longer decide to verify John McCain or Barack Obama because of the fact the subsequent President of the u . s . a . and human beings are electing an experience chief who's reported to be liberal (John McCain) or an inexperience senator (Barack Obama) who could no longer understand the placement of the Presidency. Now if this election were between US Senator John Kerry and previous Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, human beings might have a call on who they believed may be extra wholesome to be the subsequent American President and the election may be thrilling because of the fact it may be 2 adult males from Massachusetts working for the Presidency and in basic terms as quickly as may be the President. to respond to your question, i've got self assurance McCain is the extra matured candidate to steer united states of america for the 21st Century and that i do have self assurance Obama' inexperience will place united states of america into the incorrect instructions. My suggestion to human beings to return to a selection to vote in this election is to vote for applicants who you have self assurance will positioned the yankee human beings First and could no longer vote for a candiate because of the fact of their age, their race, or their history. do no longer vote for a candidate considering the fact which you like something approximately their history and vote for a candidate who you have self assurance will represent the u . s . a . in the 21st Century.

Answer 5

The Dems have been trying to pass legislation, but the Republicans in the House are blocking it from proceeding. They need 60 votes. How about reading up on something before posting dribble on here.

Answer 6

All of our allies are starting to pull out of Iraq. I think there
might be a message in that.

Answer 7

I have a better idea- dump the democrats and rally behind the war.

Answer 8

It is much easier to sit back and criticize, those in power. When you have the power it is much harder to lead

Answer 9

you must have a lot of faith in demos to be able to undo years of effort in just a few months. give them some time.

Answer 10

are you a retardican- get out and you will end the war