Congress Disgraces Itself Yet Again

Well, Congress has done it again. Congress has disgraced itself and, as one of its three branches of government, the United States of America, in the eyes of the world. This time it was the House of Representatives, with a complacent Senate anxious, but delayed for the moment, to follow suit.

Back when the Senate was under Republican “control” it was the Senate that consistently disgraced itself through its lack of action. One notable example of this was its refusal to confirm John Bolton, thus sending the message to the world that we absolutely love a scandal-ridden, wasteful U.N. that is too arrogant to even pretend to attempt to reform itself.

This time around, the Senate has, so far, partially spared itself through its usual non-action, although it appears determined to not escape the cloud of disgrace. The members of the Senate could have influenced their fellow party members if they were so inclined. They weren’t. Worse, they seem intent on following suit. The Senate, unlike the House, requires Republican complicity. I see Republicans who aid and abet the Democrat majority in this instance as political cowards who buy into the Democrat position - surrender.

Those who voted for the House resolution chose, by putting themselves on record through their vote, to stand with Osama Bin Laden and his supporters in their assertion that the United States of America does not have the stomach to stand up to terrorism. Not unless it’s easy, anyway, which, of course, it never is. Politicians in both parties in the U.S. Senate appear intent on rushing to stand with Bin Laden as well.

Don’t worry Senators. There is still plenty of disgrace to go around. You’ll get your share. The second saddest part is that those of you rushing to grab your fair share don’t appear to realize it or feel the shame. You should. The saddest part is the damage you aspire to do to my country and my military.

There are alternatives, but I don’t see the people complaining the loudest putting any forward – just whining as usual. The Commander-In-Chief should have support in this action. If the Iraqis do not stand up and fight the terrorists instead of each other, it is not the President or the U.S.A. that will have failed. That is the point at which I, at least would like to have our troops withdraw to the borders to engage whoever comes across. That would still be more than we seem willing to do on our own borders – to our lasting shame.

If civilizations are intent on willingly risking death for the privilege of killing each other, let them have at it. We can still keep the vultures out and help the survivors build a future that will benefit all, including us; especially us. Remember, we did win the Iraq wars – both of them – and that’s what you get for winning a war.

See Senators and Representatives? Even we, here at the bottom, can put forth some sort of alternative. Why is it that all you can do is pass judgment outside your area of expertise and constitutional assignment (That would be legislation, for those of you who need a reminder.), whine, and advocate surrender?