They voted to hold Josh Bolton and Harriet Miers in contempt for refusing to testify to Congress about the firings of US Attorneys.
And despite the fear-mongering of George Bush, the House refused to be rushed into passing the FISA Amendment Act with the telecomm immunity intact.
It's about fucking time that they found their balls, but better late than never. Enough with enabling this fascist of a president.
It's about time that they took a stand for the rule of law against a "the king can do no wrong" presidency.
Keep it up, people.
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Isn't it interesting how those family-value Republicans don't have a problem with King George the Fifth simply pronouncing what he feels the law should be through signing statements, but when it comes to their own being held accountable under the law, it's time to walk out of the House in protest. Is the entire Republican party comprised of nothing but spoiled brats?
JetJock
You'd think so, wouldn't you? "I'm going to take my ball and go home, you're being mean to me" seems to be their M.O.
Here is a specific example of a congressman showing that he retains his balls: http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Intel_chair_to_Bush_on_FISA_0214.html
Wish there were a bunch more like this!
Of course, now that they've been found in contempt, a George W. Bush appointed federal prosecutor has to bring them before a Reagan-or-Bush-appointed judge for the judge to determine the punishment. Good luck with that! And if it ever really happens, Dear Leader will just pardon them anyhow, so ...
- Badtux the Realist Penguin
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