No, not American Idol again...who even cares about that,
No, it is in Congress. No surprise, the Republicans gave their better all the money with no strings, and most of the Democrats followed suit. No surprise.
Clinton and Obama did vote against. But they were tight lipped until they went up to vote. And they both only voted after the majority had already done so, so passage was fate comple. No profile in courage or conviction on ether's part.
Pelosi was the only Representative leader to take a stand against the bill, and she had promised to long before the vote. So she deserves some credit there.
For thoughts on this bill and the vote:
Jon Stewart (Ah. Finally fixed.)
Stephen Colbert
Keith Olbermann with a Special Comment
Juan Cole of Informed Comment
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