Ah, there might be hope if there actually was an opposition party in the US.
Alas, there isn't. Fai de bèn a Bertrand, te lou rendra en cagant
When Congress was controlled by the Republicans Bush got to do everything he wanted as soon as he wanted. Now that Democrats have the majority they will fret and talk and quibble and then let Bush do what he wants.
The difference is crucial.