Letters to the Editor
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So much for your rationale, Dems
(in the booming tone common to late-night Ginsu ads):
Democrats, worried that taking a stand against the Torture Bill will hurt you in the upcoming elections?
Scared into voting for the bill that allows the government to hold people without due process so Republicans won't be able to slander you as "soft on terror"?
Don't worry, no matter what you do, they'll call you weak on national security anyway!
Even if you vote for the Americans Love Torture Bill while simultaneously taking down an Islamofascist in Reagan Airport as he's trying to mix shampoo and lipstick into a plastic explosive, they'll call you a "terrorist loving pussy."
But wait, there's more!
If the legislation passes, other countries will feel free to torture Americans overseas!
All kidding aside, the Republican smear and fear machine will always try to portray Democrats as clueless, soft and afraid on Iraq and terrorism, because it's the only card they have to play. So get over it, reach down and dust off your principles, straighten your spines, remember that you're in office to protect the American people, not your own sorry asses, and FILIBUSTER THE FUCKING THING.
The reason Rove and the GOP have been able to run roughshod over you in the last 5 years is not because they are so brilliant, but because you've LET THEM. When your choices and actions are driven by fear, the other guy wins. That's how bullies bully. When you act from courage and strength, you always make the other guy back down.
Get a goddamned clue, please.