It just would not be such a bitter pill to swallow if the DLC-driven Leadership of both chambers were more willing to challenge the 1600 Crew on other matters.

I think the number is something between 70 to 80% or Americans favored passage of this bill, and the overriding of like the fourth veto excercised by the Wrecks-All Wrangler.

The spineless leadership of Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer and Harry Reid has to end in January, 2009. Or no matter who wins the White House, the Republic might be finished. Because damn the consequences, they'll get to keep their healthcare, perks and little niceities of being "public servants" and fat lobbying jobs once they're gone.