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Originally Posted by Bababooyee
The memo does not state it is the Dems "responsibility" to come up with a plan. I still haven't heard any Repubs saying that Iraq is now the Dems "responsibility" or problem (like I said, all I seem to hear is "stay the course", etc.) .
Nevertheless, according to the media and the Dems themselves, the Dems took Congress, in part, because they offered an alternative to the "neo-con" vision/plan for Iraq (and the mid-east in general). So, if that was indeed a major reason the Dems received votes, they seemingly owe "we the people" that plan (ie they should stick to their word).
However, the reality is that the only thing the Congress can do (no matter which party won earlier this month) that would have any substantial bearing on Iraq (for the next two years, at least) is cut funding, which would be political suicide in terms of the next elections. But if Congress was intent on getting our boys and girls home ASAP, this is a sure-fire way to get it done rather quickly. The fact is, the Dems care more about using this election and the next two years as a stepping stone to get the White House in 08, so nothing much is going to change. (don't get me wrong, if the shoe was on the other foot, the Repubs would be playing the same tragic game)
And to parse this out as one party's problem moreso than another party's problem should be left the the talking heads and political hacks. The truth is that, regardless of party affiliation, its our neighbors, friends, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, etc. that are over there - so, it is an American problem.
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