Another welcome to new folks, and a big wave to j8ear. You've been missed.
errr, back on topic.
host, I don't expect much from the Dems for now. 2008 will likely reveal them for what they are which is just another variety of money dependent politicos. There are some heros among the bunch that deserve credit, but those responsible for Intelligence are your topic.
Harmon got kicked by the Speaker for being too weak in her position prior to 2006. Good move in my opinion. Reed gave Rockefeller the benefit of the doubt, and I am as irritated as you that he remains passive in his majority role responsibilities. He AGREED to delaying Phase I of the 911 report until after the 2004 election, and has made no effort to bring forward Phase II since then! (Sorry, he makes my shout).
The only ones covering the country's back and the constitution are those that forced the publication of the recent NIE. They promised they would reveal the information knowing they would go to prison, and best case they now have given up their careers in intelligence.
These unknown people may have prevented the Bush/Cheney bunker buster nuclear attack against Iran. Fuck the Democrats and Republicans until they represent something other than their own self interests.