Republican duplicity: update

Rarely in U.S. history has there been an administration and Congressional leadership so totally committed to undermining democracy for their own self-serving ends. It is clear that they will do anything - anything - to hold onto power.
From: United for Peace and Justice

"Today we learned that the death toll of US. service- people in Iraq has now reached 2,500. And today the Republican leadership of the House of Representatives used their control of the rules to block an open debate on alternatives to U.S. policy in Iraq. With a majority of the people of this country wishing to change course, the Republicans will only permit a pro-Bush resolution to be considered."


"'The House leadership talks about democracy in Iraq, but won't allow it here,' commented Leslie Cagan, National Coordinator of UFPJ. 'Our young people keep dying in a senseless war, but our elected representatives are denying the public a chance to debate and change policy. The abuse of power is a travesty.'

"Under rules imposed by the House leadership, only 10 hours of debate will be allowed and members will not be allowed to offer or vote on amendments. The ploy will only allow a rubber stamp of the Bush administration policy in Iraq."