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In reply to the discussion: Senator Al Franken: Why I Voted Against the National Defense Authorization Act [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)position of the Democratic Party now on these issues, I never, ever get a response from those who claim to be representative of the party. Not once.
And the lack of a response, both from elected officials and political operatives from the left, has and will continue to drive people out on to the streets. Which in the end, is probably a good thing.
I, eg, remember Sen. Leahy as an eloquent outspoken defender of the rule of law when Bush was president. He formed a committee to try to restore some of what was lost and we were told that committee would have more impact once Democrats took over. Instead, it seems to have disappeared altogether and Leahy has, apparently signed this bill. This all requires and explanation, as far as I am concerned.