today we're treated to two, both on the same topic: democrat leadership? what leadership?
Molly Ivins, in her Jan. 21 column, perfectly describes my feelings about the Democrats in Congress ("Grow Some Spines, Democrats, and Maybe You'll Win"). I have been a lifelong Democrat and have never been so frustrated with politics and politicians.
Ivins is correct. The Bush administration has bullied its way through these past several years in office and shows no sign of stopping. The Democrats only seem able to stand around and wring their hands. The first person who stands up espousing the beliefs of the majority of Americans will get my support.
—Anne Webber, West Des Moines.
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Yes, Molly Ivins, your call to Democrats to stand up and be heard is desperately needed. The "political center" is an illusion. It is where you go when you win an election based on your values. Then, you move toward center because you now represent your base and those who did not vote for you.
The current administration has not done that. It has divided the country by moving toward the right and not recognizing the needs of those who voted against it.
Democrats, silence is not golden. Shout out the outrage you must feel at what is happening to our America. Being careful lost two elections. We must not lose another one. "Liberal" is a good word.
Republicans, you were once a respected party. You must be aware of what is happening: lies about Iraq, allowing the the use of torture, destruction of the environment, spying on innocent Americans, the hate that other countries now feel about us, threats of further invasions. Where is your outrage?
—I. G. Shadduck, West Des Moines.
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