January, 2007 ... there is a Dem Senate and Dem House ... will they ....

[Stinky The Clown]

.... do what needs to be done, or will they do the usual 'bipartisan spirit' crap?

[onehandle]

1. The party has promised investigation.

Investigation will lead to the downfall of many Republicans and neo-cons.

And it will lead to Impeachment.

[sutz12]

6. I'm with you

Screaming "IMPEACHMENT" from the rooftops scares Freepers and is a win for the Rep's in the coming campaign.

Investigations are fine. Keep the rhetoric measured. Accountability is the buzzword we need to emphasize.

[AndyTiedye]

2. Taking Back Congress Is Not a Done Deal

Given fair elections, it would be.

[Todd B]

3. Why...

Why, if there is a Democratic House and Senate, should they spend time and effort in impeaching a president who only has two more years left when there are so many other problems that need to be dealt with like the rising cost of healthcare, lack of jobs, or a poor education system? How about Congress actually do something that will help out the American people for a change?

If you want to win the White House in 2008, then show the American people that things will be different (and for the better) in 2006.

Not that I'm expecting things to be a whole lot different, because, let's face it, when have politicians ever put the needs of the American people ahead of their own needs.

[babylonsister]

4. How 'bout cause he's trampled all over OUR Constitution and

is denying us our civil liberties? Why reward a crook? And why aren't you outraged by that?

[Stinky The Clown]

5. Once upon a time, in a mindset far, far away......

.... I used to think like that too. But no more.

This has GOT to stop. As all the 'Great Dictators' have been stopped in the past. Look at modern Germany for but one example. The Nazi regime was ousted and the country that replaced it is the antithesis of what once was.

Then there's the simple matter of making examples of the worst criminals. And make no mistake, our current government is defensibly termed criminal.

We must do more than survive this regime. We must make a repeat of it as close to an impossibility as we are able. While my gut wants vindictive revenge, my head will prevail in forming my views. They must be held to a clear account of themselves, and any crimes committed must be dealt with in accordance with the vaunted rule of law.

[AtomicKitten]

7. my crystal ball is in the shop

but I do believe, as we have already been told, that investigations will ensue. I am satisfied with that because it is clear, and even the GOP knows it which is why they have prevented all oversight of their crimes, investigations will lead to impeachment. I have no doubt in my mind about that. Pressing the Dems to commit to impeachment is putting the cart before the horse and stepping right into the mine field set before them by the GOP in the upcoming election.

[Stinky The Clown]

9. If I sounded as if I were specifically pushing for some call to impeach

**at this time** (the run-up to the midterms), I have been misinterpreted. I do, indeed, want impeachement, but it is a fool's game to call for it now.

That said, my point was to ask if our people would do the hard work, and allow for bipartisanship **only** when it doesn't hinder the goals we will set .... or if they'll just play the useless 'make nice, collegiaility' bullshit that seems to be the case whenever Dems are in power.

[AtomicKitten]

10. I wouldn't call it playing nice.

It may seem that way in contrast to the absolute assholes the Republicans have made of themselves by excluding Democrats from the democratic process. What I would call it is behaving in an appropriate manner within a bipartisan body and not excluding the minority party which isn't particularly democratic. I have no problem with Democrats being honorable and not stooping to the cheesy behavior the Republicans have exhibited. That isn't "playing nice," it's acting normal and appropriate.

[Stinky The Clown]

11. We agree

[salin]

8. Bush will make it official and disband Congress for Nat'l Security reasons

He already is acting beyond Congress, but the GOP in Congress let him so he can 'let them pretend to have a function in gov't.' If Bush faces a dem congress (esp if either house has veto-proof majorities) - I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to officially get rid of Congress.

Okay, I am being hyperbolic - and don't really think he would take such an action - unless there was some state of emergency that he could trump up. Remember that whole "Secret Govt" thing?

Just sayin... the question, given the context, might just be moot.