July 2007: The Democrats should listen to George McGovern!

A post from July 2007:

The Democrat Party changed in 1972. It nominated George McGovern and the party moved to the left.

To be fair, McGovern was a good man and a World War II hero. However, he was misguided about Vietnam and paid the electoral price by losing 49 states, including his own state of South Dakota.

What advice is McGovern giving today's Democrats:

"He is 84 now, is as opposed to the Iraq war as he was to the one in Vietnam -- and is paying close attention to the race for president.
"I'm not sure that an anti-war Democrat can win," McGovern said in an interview. "We haven't proved that yet."
"Some people point to the fact that the war in Vietnam was dreadfully unpopular," he said, "but that when I came out for an immediate withdrawal, it helped me win the nomination but not the general election. And there may be some truth about that." (McGovern: Not sure anti-war Dem can win)

McGovern is right. The Democrats are going to far to the left.

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July 2007: The House vote is all about giving the angry left something to chew on!

A post from July 2007:

Last night, the House voted 223-201 to set a timetable for bringing troops home. It was along party lines but 10 Democrats voted with Republicans!

Speaking of Republicans, they stuck together which should settle some concerns about the party breaking with Pres. Bush. 

Where are we? This vote won't please the angry left.

First, this is setting a timetable. The angry left wants immediate withdrawal. They don't care about consequences because they are obsessed with "getting Bush".

Secondly, Pres. Bush will veto this proposal and the House needs 67% to override the veto.

Third, the US Senate has to vote. The Democrats do not have the vote in the US Senate either!

So, where are we? Nowhere! We are back to the stalemate, i.e. giving the base something to chew on because the Dems do not have the courage to cut the funding and assume any responsibility!

P.S. By the way, our troops continue to do fine work in Iraq. We are making huge gains against Al Qaeda. Of course, who cares about beating Al Qaeda in Iraq! The Dems want to fight Al Qaeda everywhere except where they are, which is Iraq!