Reactive Mamby-Pambys
Democrats that is. Okay, to be fair that's a little harsh because it's tough to gauge just how Democrats should react to the Shiavo case, especially given our current media culture. It is important for Democrats to point out that this play by the Republican leadership is a huge, unprecedented leap into uncharted Constitutional waters, but just how forcefully? If they play that angle up too much the Democrats will get slammed by the usual suspects for being uncaring and unsympathetic to this woman's family. I think it's obvious that Limbaugh, Hannity, Coulter, O'Reilly, and the rest are salivating at the chance to show just how callous Democrats are when it comes to these right-to-life issues, and they would all gladly raise a mighty stinkfest if any one of the party leaders started crowing loudly about states rights and the rule of law. So on one point it may be better to lay low for a bit and let Tom DeLay stomp around like a mad idiot. Heck, at least the American public will get to know who the guy really is. Let's all hope the good folks down in Sugarland, TX. come to their senses and vote The Esteemed Gentleman From Texas out of the House for good.On to another point, who saw this coming? Should the Democrats have an individual nested in Harry Reid's Senatorial War Room dedicated to wading through the slop and see these things before they enter the media whirlwind? Maybe, but we're already seeing fissures within the Republican party from this article in the New York Times:
G.O.P. Right Is Splintered on Schiavo Intervention
We should all breathe a small sigh of relief that the Senate was allowed to enter a voice vote rather than having an additional congressional sideshow like the one we saw in the House.
So, maybe the Democrats could've come out a little more forcefully, but given the down side of speaking up in this environment, it may be better to let the Republican Clown Show garner all the bright lights.
More Monkees please, they're smarter...
posted by FuzzFinger @ 3/23/2005 06:52:00 PM
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