[Peace-discuss] Congress votes for war

[C. G. Estabrook]

With its usual disregard for democracy, the House of Representatives today voted 
against Rep. Kucinich's resolution, "directing the President, pursuant to 
section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed 
Forces from Afghanistan" - in spite of the fact that polls consistently show 
two-thirds of the electorate are opposed to the war.

A solid majority of the Democrats (99-85) voted FOR the war (i.e., against 
Kucinich's resolution).

Eight Republicans voted AGAINST the war (i.e., for the resolution), including  - 
as he has done consistently - Rep. Timothy Johnson (IL-15).

We should call and thank him. And while we're at it, we could call some of those 
so-called Democrtic liberals - like Levin and Pelosi - who voted against withdrawal.

--CGE