Rep. Major R. Owens, Huffington Post
Achtung! Troops now hear this! Bush war-extension victory not a total loss. Check the vote count! Waters-Woolsey freshmen “No” votes outnumber Emanuel freshmen “Yes” votes. Public troop loyalty lag still a problem. Danger of a Lieberman coalition (hardcore Republicans and confused Democrats) counterattack very real. Impeachment second front must be opened immediately. Remember the Florida robbery of 2000. Consider the over-confidence and Ohio ambush of 2004. Progressive caution is our greatest enemy. Open the second front!
The vote which capitulated to George Bush’s continuation of the war was not a total loss — and was more than a mere moral victory for peace warriors. Fortunately, none of the silly pressures that have been applied in similar past situations were attempted even covertly. No sentimental all together “Yes” vote was proposed in order to demonstrate party unity and solidarity even in defeat. “Division” was left alone to occupy its own special spotlight. Peace supporters should rush to reward the heroes starting with the freshmen. The Waters-Woolsey freshmen all voted “No” dramatically reminding everyone that they know how they got elected. The Emanuel freshmen followed their leader and voted “Yes.”