The big news today is that retired officers are testifying in front of the "Senate Democratic Policy Committee." In case you were (intentionally) mis-led by the title of the committee, this is a Democrats-ONLY committee. It's not a general Senate committee.

As you might imagine, the testimony is all about bashing Bush and anyone in his administration. But why? For what purpose? This committee was formed to

providing research and legislative support, publishing reports on important legislation and policy issues, tracking roll call votes, differentiating Democratic policy positions from Republican positions, and promoting Caucus unity and cohesion.

And

conduct oversight investigations and hold public hearings to ensure accountability in government; and 2) develop cutting-edge policy ideas through the creation of a “new idea network” with state and local government officials, think tanks, academics, and policy experts around the country.

Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., the committee chairman, told reporters last week that he hoped the hearing would shed light on the planning and conduct of the war. He said majority Republicans had failed to conduct hearings on the issue, adding, "if they won't ... we will."

Is he trying to lead a coup against the president? Is he trying to subjugate the Constitution and take power over the military? Will factions of the military follow him? Is America now a third-world nation whose government will change based on the alliances forged with the military and political leaders? What other purpose could Mr. Dorgan have when he's trying to attack the current administration while wooing the military? He's clearly lined up military officials up on his side. For what purpose? This is certainly how other dictators have seized power in the past.

The ONLY real purpose of this publicity event is to drum up hatred for the current administration. That's all, literally nothing more. Well, if the mainstream media won't call them on it, I sure will.

How about some unity, Mr. Dorgan? How about some bipartisanship? Isn't your party the one that's always claiming to want to reach "across the aisle?" Isn't it the Democrats who claim they want to move America forward, not backwards?

This committee has zero power. They have only a partisan political agenda and purpose. They cannot dictate war policies. They have NO oversight of the military in any way, shape, or form.

Mr. Dorgan, how about doing your damn job as a U.S. Senator and focus on defeating our enemies instead of increasing your own personal political power at the expense of American lives?

Posted by: Ogre at 04:04 PM | Comments (4) | Add Comment
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