Letters to the Editor
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They feel the rage. It just isn't politically prudent to show it.
I'm sure many Democratic politicians are as pissed off as the rest of us are, but they've got a lot more to lose by expressing the true depths of their discust for the current administration. They know better then anyone that the political winds in this country change direction quickly, and yesterdays hero could be tomorrow's pariah (and vice versa). Exposing yourself like that leaves you vulnerable, and gives more fodder to your political rivals (someone brought up Howard Dean earlier), or could make you branded as an ideologue who won't deal. They must weigh every decision they make very carefully.
Look at Bush. When he was at the top of the world, he said a bunch of things I'm sure a smarter person would wish they could take back. As a result, Bush-bashing has become sport to my ilk. And EASY at that.
Not saying it's good or bad. It's just the way it works in Washington.