Between A Rock And A Hard Place

So left wing idiots who are a big part of the Democrats core constituency want us out of Iraq right this second. The problem for Democrats in power is that they cannot bring our guys home immediately as the Iraqi's would disintegrate without our support for the foreseeable future. So what to do? Well many on the left have suggested that the Democrats cut off funding for the Iraq war. Thus, our guys can't fight without equipment and supplies. This will supposedly force George Bush's hand into ending the Iraq war.

The problem with this is that it's political suicide. If you are a Democrat, do you listen to your constituents and cut off funding? That would get you into a shitstorm like you wouldn't believe. You can bet your ass that in the next election that vote would come up and you'd be asked "why do you bitch and complain about the lack of proper equipment in the beginning of the war, but then later on vote to cut funding for it?" If you don't vote to cut funding, you risk losing a big part of your core voters and risk losing your job in the next election.

It boils down to doing what's right vs. what's popular. Let's see which way the wind blows for Democrats. I'm sure they'll do what's popular instead of what's right. Personally, I'd rather disagree with a politician and have them say to me "I voted this way because I thought it was right and here's why" rather then have a politician who has zero backbone and will do anything to remain popular, even if it is to the detriment of something or someone.

Travis
travis@rightwinglunatic.com