Both Democrats and Republicans vote to block war funds

Republicans blocked a Democratic measure that would give funding to Bush for the war only if he redeploys troops from Iraq.  The Democrats blocked a Republican measure to fund the war without any timetables for troop withdrawal.

Democrats are now showing some spine -- at least at the moment:

Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.,said this week that if Congress cannot pass legislation that ties warmoney to troop withdrawals, they would not send Bush a bill this year.

Instead,they would revisit the issue upon returning in January, pushing thePentagon to the brink of an accounting nightmare and deepeningDemocrats' conflict with the White House on the war.

Inthe meantime, Democrats say, the Pentagon can eat into its $471 billionannual budget without being forced to take drastic steps.

"The days of a free lunch are over," said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

Either we just took a dramatic step towards ending the war, or we are being set up by Pelosi and Reid for a huge let-down when they cave in early next year.

Comments

[L. Stringfellow]

It is about time!! No more war funds without a concrete plan for bringing our troops home within the next 6 months. Please don't back down now. This is your last chance to redeem yourselves on this issue before the next election. The people have spoken, now it is your turn to act.