by AgentR » Sun 19 Nov 2006, 21:05:02
Yep. Thats about the sum of it. Lots of very energized, emotional people are going to become very, very depressed as the months slip away with no moves on impeachment, and only the most superficial of hearings on the things that motivated them to vote in the first place.
Instead, the Dems will be falling all over themselves trying to demonstrate that they want the military to have better gear than the Republicans would pay for.
This really shouldn't surprise people who were watching WHO and WHERE democrats were winning. Blue Dogs now hold a majority swinging position between the two parties; old, powerful ranking members will quickly grasp their fiefs with an army of pork lusting supporters, owing little if any loyalty to the speaker herself; in exactly what world would such a result produce impeachment or even serious investigations?
Its exactly the sort of win you never hope to see; one where your name and affiliation get stuck on the door; but the selection of the font for that sign ends up being the full scope and limit of your real power.
To the people wanting to see fireworks and action... very disappointing.
Yes, we are. As we are.
And so shall we remain; Until the end.