democrat non-leadership on iraq

Has anyone else noticed how intentionally clueless the Democrats are about the war in Iraq? Let us not forget that both Republicans and Democrats in Congress voted to authorize the invasion of Iraq. That's called bipartisanship. As the fighting began, the Democrats immediately began to hyperventilate about Iraq turning into a Vietnam-like quagmire. They then began screaming about how Bush was fighting the war "on the cheap" with not enough troops and not enough equipment. The complained about Bush not doing enough to clean out Bagdad. Today, Bush says that he wants to send over about 20,000 extra troops to clean out Bagdad. The Democrats scream and holler that Bush is insane to follow this strategy. Hey--Liberal Democrats--get a clue, take a position, and try, for once, to act like adults! If you think that Bush is wrong, then vote to defund the war. If you have a better alternative, let's hear it! If all you have are temper tantrums, then sit down, shut up, and let the adults handle things! Perhaps an adult like Joe Lieberman (overwhelmingly reelected by the voters of blue state-Connecticut) could assist you. Lieberman said, in response to Pres. Bush's recent speech,
"I applaud the president for rejecting the fatalism of failure and pursuing a new course to achieve success in Iraq....Our troops have sacrificed much and now more will be asked of them to defend our nation. They fight in a just, noble and moral cause against the forces of terrorism, and their sacrifices will make America and the world more secure. I want our troops to return home as soon as possible--after we allow, enable and support them in accomplishing their mission in Iraq in finishing this fight.....I know there are deep differences of opinion about what the president has proposed tonight. In the coming days and weeks, we should undertake respectful debate and deliberation over this new plan. But, let us also remember that excessive partisan division and rancor at home only weakens our will to prevail in this war."

Sen. Lieberman is a statesman, but, sadly, there are not very many other statesmen in D.C. from either party. The official position of the Democrat Party seems to be, "If George Bush is for it, we are against it!" What a bunch of juvenile delinquents! If you don't like the president's plan, then propose an alternative. If you think that our continued presence in Iraq is that horrible, then vote to defund the war. Bring it to a stop! You have the power and the authority to do that. If it is actually true that a majority of Americans want an immediate pull-put from Iraq, then your vote to defund the war would be extremely popular. Then why is it that so many of you screaming liberals seem to be afraid to pull the trigger? Could it be that, in your hearts, you know that a majority of Americans DON'T support "cut and run?" How gutless and cowardly! Your entire strategy seems to be to continually undermine the Commander-In-Chief and his troops so that we are defeated, at which point you would be swept into power. The behavior of the Democrat Party is shameful! Both parties need to unite behind one common cause--what will it take to win? After we win and the troops come home, by all means, open fire on the President and tear him up over his mistakes. He's made plenty, so that shouldn't be too hard. While we are fighting, though, quit acting like you want the terrorists to win. That sort of behavior makes you look like traitors!