Reply #42: You could also say, just like 2003 compared to today...

[JackRiddler]

Because back then about the same large proportion of DUers as today's cheerleaders were agreeing that something had to be done about Saddam Hussein, and you should shut up if you don't have your own plan for dealing with him short of an invasion.

Wonder how many of those who made excuses then for the yes-votes of Kerry, Clinton et al. are now among the cheerleaders making excuses for more war and bankers' welfare today.

It would be a great day if next week Obama says he decided against the escalation. I know, no chance. We're talking about many lives at stake. But one of the very, very minor side-benefits, if the miracle does happen, will be to see the local cheerleaders fall in line behind the new line, and say they were for it all along.