The two posts above show how partisan Republicans are while they ask for bi-partisanship on the part of the Democrats.

The truth is that Paulson and Bush are the ones who wanted this bill.

Nancy Pelosi should have let Bush squirm and beg his own party for the votes. Bush would have gotten it done in a matter of weeks but that would have split his own party and destroyed the Republican presidential campaign.

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I think that progressives are more intellectually honest and flexible in doing what’s good for the country (in their minds).

Progressives see things in shades of gray instead of black and white.

I believe that’s why Democrats are not as strong as they would be.

The truth is that the Karl Rove strategy of divide and conquer works.

Democrats should have let this bill twist in the wind and blamed it on the Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi should have insisted on a majority Republican vote before allowing the bill.

I’m ideologically progressive, but, just like Conservatives, I believe that the end justifies the means.