Ustwo

First, its not blackmail at any rate so we can write that one off.

Now as for strongarming it sure is, but how is it counter productive to a representative democracy?

Bush is an the elected representative of the American people, a majority supported his agenda in the last election. It is his job to move that agenda forward. There is nothing outside of the realm of a representative democracy in not supporting people who do not support you. This really is Bush growing up to political realities, in his first term he tried to work with his enemies and got nothing but daggers in his back in return. This time you make sure they know what side they are on.

So keep your hat firmly on your head.

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