[lbo-talk] A Pathetic Congress (and Opposition)

[Steven L. Robinson]

But why did they have to line up with the repugs and GW Bush? If the bill
was phony, they could have abstained and voted 'present' As it is, they are
on record for 'opposing' immediate withdrawal. That may serve some tactical
purpose of Pelosi and the national democrat leadership, but it does not
serve the purpose of the anti-war movement and the result of the vote
certainly looks like a solid front of the political class AGAINST the
anti-war movement. SR

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From: "Nathan Newman" <nathanne at nathannewman.org>
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Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: [lbo-talk] A Pathetic Congress (and Opposition)


> What a pathetically stupid article, but typical of the Counterpunch style.
>
> The House GOP refuses to allow actual bills calling for withdrawal that
> could garner signficant vote support and instead proposes one designed to
> embarass withdrawal supporters-- and Counterpunch bashes the Democratic
> leadership rather than the GOP leadership.
>
> These are the same kinds of leftists who would blowup a political meeting
if
> one word was misstated in a resolution, but expect Dems to vote for a
> "withdrawal" bill written by rightwingers.