While I appreciate that most republicans not to blame, there are, in fact, extremists that are to blame for the death threats and acts of vandalism against several Democratic Reps. that has resulted in at least 10 members of congress currently being placed under extra security.
More over as I watched the final House debate Sunday there were tea party protesters outside being egged on by Republican congress critters.
Just to make matters worse (from their point of view), 2 days ago a USA today Poll showed that Health Care reform is now favored 49% to 40% here's the link to that story: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-03-23-health-poll-favorable_N.htm
Also remember that in 2000 when the election was decided by the Supreme Court there were just as many Democrats unhappy with the legislation as there are Republicans unhappy now. We democrats just don't (as a rule) approve of or promote hate and violence.
For once we have a moderate (YES moderate - trust me I am pretty far left compared to President Obama) Democrat in office and majority in both houses of Congress. I for one am thrilled to death that the environmental policies are once again being enforced, that we are leaving Iraq, that after 10 years of waiting Hate Crimes legislation has been made law, we have regulations controlling at least some of the BS that Credit card and Health Insurance companies have been pulling, and today the Pentagon announced a major step on the way to repealing DADT.
Almost makes me wanna dance in the streets. Now if the Cowboys and Militiamen will just calm down life would be one step close to perfect. Well there is that pesky unemployment thing *sigh*
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