[Peace-discuss] Democrats cave hypocritically

[C. G. Estabrook]

[The Hill today points out (1) the omnibus bill will contain 
"unfettered war monies"; and (2) when Pelosi saw that she could do 
nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, she took some water and 
washed her hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of these 
people’s blood; see to it yourselves."  --CGE]

...Pelosi made clear that a House-passed omnibus would not include any 
more funding for the war in Iraq, although it may include funds for 
military operations in Afghanistan.

One senior House appropriator said that plan means it will be left to 
the Senate to decide how to package war funds in the omnibus. As 
lawmakers scramble to recess before Christmas, there will be pressure to 
add war funds without restrictions on Bush’s ability to conduct the war. 
The president has vowed to veto any effort to withdraw troops from Iraq 
or impose other constraints.

House Democrats may face the difficult proposition of considering a 
spending package that includes unfettered war monies. Pelosi said she 
would vote against such a bill but did not say she would prevent it from 
coming to the floor...