Dems taking all-or-nothing view on Iraq

[babylonsister]

Sounds like a hit piece.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070725/ap_on_go_co/us_iraq

Dems taking all-or-nothing view on Iraq

By ANNE FLAHERTY, Associated Press Writer Wed Jul 25, 3:37 AM ET

WASHINGTON - Democratic leaders are taking an all-or-nothing approach on Iraq, a tack that leaves its members empty-handed for now but keeps the party in lockstep with demands by anti-war groups.

At the end of the month, lawmakers were expected to break for their August recess without passing veto-proof legislation that would significantly challenge President Bush's Iraq policies. Such a feat would have required Democrats to soften their stance or compromise with Republicans — something anti-war groups don't want them to do and a move party leaders have shown no interest in.

"Our goal is the total political collapse of support for Bush's war," said Tom Matzzie, the Washington director for the anti-war group MoveOn.org, which rose to prominence in last year's elections. "And this August gives us an even better opportunity to achieve that."

Earlier this month, the House voted 223-201 to order troops out of Iraq beginning in 120 days. But the bill stalled in the Senate, where Democrats hold a thinner majority and Republicans blocked the measure from advancing.

Instead of embracing bipartisan alternatives, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dropped the Iraq debate altogether. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi turned her attention to other war-related Democratic
bills.

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[kurth]

1. It's a life-or-death situation for American soldiers

Just get the fuck out.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

2. Ah, the AP still refers to "anti war" groups, as if they're special interest rather than 70% plus of

the American people.

The propaganda just keeps churning out. MKJ

[babylonsister]

3. Yes, it does. Pretty blatant imo, too. nt