And the Senate Caves...

Last night the Senate tacked billions of dollars on to a budget bill for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq in order to avoid a threatened veto. Earlier the House -- showing some spine -- refused to fund any more of the Iraq war without a timeline for waithdrawal. (We'll see if the continue this tand when they reconcile their bill with the Senate's.)

Basically, the Senate is allowing Mr. Bush to go forward with his endless occupation devoid of any oversight. They were scared of a government shutdown, scared of being accused of "not supporting the troops." They are cowards and their lack of integrity on this issue goes far in explaining the Democratic party's devolution in the public mind.

Stand for something and you will eventually earn the respect of even those who disagree. Stand for nothing and that is exactly what you get.