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US Congress helping Berlusconi's election campaign | 31 comments (31 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

This diary seems to be based on a hypothesis that Clinton, Kennedy, and the rest of the Democrats in Congress are somehow supporters of the liberal left. They aren't. They're centrists by American standards, which puts them to the right of mainstream European politics.

As a data point for comparison, the so-called Patriot Act was just renewed by an overwhelming majority in the Senate (89-10), despite widespread condemnation in the liberal press and blogosphere.

Don't be misled by those who imagine that the Democrats are liberals...

by asdf on Sun Mar 5th, 2006 at 09:44:22 PM EST

Re: Clinton and Kennedy (4.00 / 2)

Some democrats are, probably Kennedy among them, but Clinton certainly not. She supported the Iraq war, dammit!

*Traitor*, n.
A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.

by DoDo on Mon Mar 6th, 2006 at 04:28:24 AM EST
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Re: Clinton and Kennedy (4.00 / 2)

Kennedy supported the renewal of the Patriot Act last week...

by asdf on Mon Mar 6th, 2006 at 08:07:12 PM EST
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Re: Clinton and Kennedy (none / 1)

Yeah, that damns him.

*Traitor*, n.
A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.

by DoDo on Tue Mar 7th, 2006 at 09:04:23 AM EST
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US Congress helping Berlusconi's election campaign | 31 comments (31 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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