Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Hard Rain Journal 10-19-07: The Courage of Sen. Dodd & Rep. Stark Highlights the Cowardice of the Leadership
By Richard Power
Bravo Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT).
Finally, a Democratic Senator has vowed to filibuster an attack on the Constitution.
Bravo Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA).
It's refreshing to hear some psychological truth articulated on the floor of the People's House.
Unfortunately, the political courage of these two men highlights the political cowardice of some in the Democratic leadership.
Call Dodd and Stark and urge them not to back down, then call Senate "Leader" Reid and House Speaker Pelosi and demand that they seize on the examples of Dodd and Stark, and that they fight, instead of undercutting those who dare to be bold! (Capitol Hill Switchboard TOLL FREE: 1-877 851-6437 1-800 828-0498 1-800 614-2803)
When Democrats fight, they win; when Democrats turn the other cheek, they lose.
Here are the texts and videos of Stark and Dodd at work for the people.
“I’m just amazed that the Republicans are worried that we can’t pay for insuring an additional 10 million children. They sure don’t care about finding $200 billion to fight the illegal War in Iraq.
President Bush’s statements about children’s health shouldn’t be taken any more seriously than his lies about the War in Iraq. The truth is that that Bush just likes to blow things up – in Iraq, in the United States, and in Congress. Crooks and Liars, 10-19-07
“The President has no right to secretly eavesdrop on the conversations and activities of law abiding American citizens and anyone who has aided and abetted him in these illegal activities should be held accountable,” said Dodd. “It is unconscionable that such a basic right has been violated, and that the President is the perpetrator. I will do everything in my power to stop Congress from shielding this President’s agenda of secrecy, deception, and blatant unlawfulness.” Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT)
See also Hard Rain Journal 9-23-07: MoveOn is My Party Now
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