Bang the Drum

rants and ramblings of a political junkie

Entries Tagged ‘Hoyer’

War With Iran? No, We Can’t. Call your Representatives.

Jun.21, 2008 in Bush Administration, Foreign Policy, Iran

Someone really needs to tell Congress to get a grip. That someone needs to be us. This is absolutely NOT the time to be saber-rattling in a serious way with Iran, and CERTAINLY not the time to be authorizing any resolution for military action.

Over the last three weeks 77 House Democrats and 92 Republicans have [...]

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FISA, Fox and Obama

Jun.21, 2008 in Barack Obama, Domestic Policy, Election 2008

“In our country, I have found that this cooperation happens not because we agree on everything, but because behind all the labels and false divisions and categories that define us; beyond all the petty bickering and point-scoring in Washington, Americans are a decent, generous, compassionate people, united by common challenges and common hopes. And every [...]

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