Behind Enemy Lines
Paul's right--I'm on a secret mission in a target-rich environment. I've been at a loss the last couple days. Only one word has come to mind, and that word, the colorful "Motherfucker," is more expressive than communicative. This country passed the crossroads in 2004, and it's amazing how far down the road to despotism you can go in two short years. It's ironic that the gang on the high court that installed the president "decider" is being stripped of all power by "compromises" among "moderate" Republicans and the political team of the "decider." The decider's decisions are unreviewable, bitches. Now, back to the Marble Palaces, until we need you to rubber stamp something. (Judicial independence? Shit. You haven't been payin' attention.)
It would be easy to criticize the Democrats for being out of the game, sitting on the sidelines, in the Torture Debate. But really, what respectable role can one play in a Torture Debate?
If this thing comes up for a vote, I think the Democrats should just walk out. Not vote. Fuck that. Let the U.S. Senate pass torture unanimously.
Because that's where we're at. Behind enemy lines. And that's the word. And it's an obscenity.
posted by Number Three @ 10:25 PM
1 Comments:
I'd feel better about the SCt's ability to fight back if Hamdan hadn't been such a close decision. There seem to be a solid four votes for pretty much anything a GOP president wants to do, and Kennedy is seriously squishy. Plus, one of the main tenets of Hamdan was that the exec was contravening Congress, but if Congress rolls over, the Courts won't be able to save Dems' asses next time.
The Dems need to think through Bush strategy here. This legislation is obviously about trying to legitimize Bush lawlessness retroactively just in case the Dems take over a House or two this fall. By rolling over, the Dems are effectively disarming for the next two years plus.
Honestly, this shouldn't be that hard a vote for the Dems. They should just stand up and say, "It may not be popular, and we may lose some races over this. But we draw the line at torture." I actually think this would make the Dems look tougher, not weaker. But the Hill Dems just want to hunker down and hope the baddies (Bush Co.) all go away. Laying low made sense while the GOP was ripping itself apart, but now that the dance is over and McCain has lifted his prom dress and welcomed the date rape, the Dems need to stand up. They had plenty of time to muster their courage while standing on the sidelines.
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