Where have you been all this time, JB? Keeping your head where the sun doesn't shine?

Name me one noteworthy Democrat who stood up one year ago and really challenged Bush?

Patty Murray, Democrat, Senator from Washington State. On the day before the Congressional vote, she delivered a powerful speech to Congress (broadcast nationwide) against giving Bush war powers. Since then, several vicious stories have been circulating about her, including a PhotoShopped picture (head cut-and-pasted in) of her playing a guitar, surrounded by tough looking men in Arab garb. Several prominent Republicans have called her a traitor, and a number of blatant lies about her are being circulated by supporters of two Republican candidates in Washington State who plan to run against her for her seat in the Senate.

Jim McDermott, Democrat, Representative from the 43rd Congressional District, Washington State. Went to Iraq prior to the war, assessed things for himself, then delivered several speeches to Congress and around the country opposing the war and opposing Bush's domestic policies. Republicans savagely attack McDermott continuously, and many keep repeating that he is a traitor.

These are only two of many. And apart from the firm stand they took (and continue to take), the spiteful and malicious response to their stand is indicative of the ethical standards of the Republican Party.

Don Firth