It took months...

But I finally remembered my freakin password!!

So many things to tackle, I don't know quite where to start. Let's get some quotes out of the way...

"I recognize that many Democrats saw this bill as an opportunity to make a political statement about their opposition to the war. They sent their message, and now it is time to put politics behind us and support our troops with the funds they need." Bushco...

This from a president who has been perhaps the most political president in our country's history, from instigating an imperialistic war to steal oil from the Iraqi people to shielding himself from criticism using our once revered troops, this president and his croonies have politicized nearly every aspect of their asministration.

"No one likes to pay higher taxes...But the people who elect us send us to the capital to do what is best for the state. The vast majority didn't send us so that we would never raise new revenue..." Texas R Senator John Carona

Really?? I think a few Texans might have different feelings on the subject, but it's high time that Democrats especially use this new tax momentum to take the 'anti-tax' forum away from the Republicans, who live pretty much tax free while the rest of us bear their burden. Aren't you tired of hearing about the 'trickle-down' economic mode that rarely if ever seems to benefit those most in need?

"Obviously, the president would prefer a straight funding bill with no benchmarks, no conditions, no reports...Many of us, on both sides of the aisle, don't see that as viable." Maine R Senator Susan Collins.

Nor should you, Susan, and kudos to you for standing up (she's not the only Republican to voice opposing opinions, see TheNation.com for more...) After the vetoeing of a bill that would have continued funding for his war (as well as providing substantial funding for 'other' programs, some viable most not), Bush has said he is 'ready' to compromise, ready to work out some issues. But what issues are he willing to compromise on? The amount of money to be spent? The amount of soldiers to be spent? Surely not the amount of time it will take him to figure out a winning strategy...