Maxine Waters is one of my political heroes. She was one of the few congressman to vote against the authorization to go to war with Iraq. And now she is back with a new resolution to get us out of Iraq in six months. Even better it calls for rescinding the authorization to go to war. Which, if you don't recall, was written so broadly as to allow for a 'regional war'. That could allow Bush to start a war with Iran without the consent of congress (or the people of this country whom they represent.)
It's imperative that we let our voices be heard on this. If you support ending the war, let your representative know about this bill. If you support Bush, well... rethink... change your mind, then call your congressman and tell them that you have come to your senses and want the troops out.
(H/T to Landon for sending me the link to Maxine's press release.)
Posted by jherr at January 22, 2007 03:04 PMFor those who want to read the text of H.R. 508:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:h.r.508:
p.s. to Jack:
Yes, Congress member Waters is an amazing member. I have had the privilege of talking with her several times at Democratic conventions over the years. She told some amazing stories about encounters with the "good old boys network" in congress during her first term off office. Then there are an amazing tales of her encounter with Bush Sr. for the first time. And then there is the story about our Florida 2000 election report ...
These tales are best told over dinner, BTW! *hint* :-)
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