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Originally Posted by dc_dux
What I think is unrealistic, once Congress and the Courts starting doing their job, is to expect immediate results or to have an immediate impact. The process of checks and balances takes time...the goal is to do it right, not do it fast.
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I see at least two tracks on the concept of "immediate results". I agree that the legislative and judicial processes take time and that it is far more efficient to maintain control than to try to regain control that was lost. The second track involves on going issues, like Congress being able to use the power of the purse. At no time since Democrats have had control of both the House and Senate have they used this power to set the Iraq war agenda. Bush has continued to execute the war as he sees fit.
I certainly see merit in investigating CIA leaks, justice department firings, more clearly defining torture, etc.,( I have never stated being against investigations and holding people accountable for their actions) however, the primary issue of the day is the war. Congress, in particular Democrats, have not sent a clear and consistent message on the war issue. Are we at war, is the war failed, should we bring our troops home, should we support the surge, should we give Iraq time tables, these and other questions are not being answered, and can be.