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Thursday, November 16, 2006

Politics

Captain Ed notes the revolt happening within the Democratic party.
With her unexpected endorsement of John Murtha's challenge to Steny Hoyer and her demotion of Jane Harman on the Intelligence committee, Pelosi has made clear that her rule will find its basis on personal whim rather than any concern over the philosophical direction of the party:


The NYTimes recalls the first post-election hearing on Iraq. They noted Hillary's "Hope is not a strategy" without noting the response.
Abizaid shot back: “I would also say that despair is not a method.”
(from: Bloodthirstyliberal)

Marc Shulman has the best quote though.
The civil war among the Democrats will be a non-violent reflection of the sectarian violence in Iraq.