On "The Situation Room" today, we asked viewers the following questions, and here are some of our favorite responses that we didn't get to read on air:
What does it mean if lobbyists are hiring more Democrats?
Jack, Lobbyists hiring more Democrats simply means that we have the best government money can buy. Regardless of which party controls Congress, it works for K Street, not we the people.
John, Helena, MontanaIt means that partisan political ideology is ultimately bunk when power and influence are at stake.
Susan, Katonah, New YorkJack it means that they know Democrats can be bought just as fast as Republicans.
Ron, Denver, OhioIt means the lobbyists are preparing for the thorough "house cleaning" that's going to take place this fall.
Woody, Wapakoneta, OhioWhat does a federal judge's ruling that the NSA spying program is illegal mean for President Bush?Nothing. He's broken laws before and nothing has been done. This will be no different. Authoritarianism, my friend.
Brian, Winfield, AlabamaIt means that once again the President must deal with these liberal judges... President Bush is simply trying to protect the American people. Give him a break Cafferty!
Eric, Arlington, TexasIt says Bush is a crook on two counts now: warrantless wiretapping and prisoner abuse.
Jim, Grants Pass, OregonThe question should be: what does it mean to the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives since they are the ones that would prosecute any illegal activities committed by a sitting president.
Tony, New JerseyAll of you people who are trying to take away the tools our government needs to catch terrorists, will be the first to say that the President didn't do enough to connect the dots if we have another attack in this country. You can't have it both ways.
Joann, PennsylvaniaIt means he's more appealing than ever.
Bill, Leesburg, FloridaDo we need a new definition of what constitutes success in Iraq?Maybe getting the lights back on or going to the gas station and not having to wait 12 hours for gas or getting killed while doing errands.
Sheila, Crossville, TennesseeGood question. I think it is time we leave the question of success to the commanders on the ground and give them everything they need to do the job our government has asked them to do. I say just get it done, stabilize it, and get out. I don't believe leaving now would be good for anyone. Just support them fully.
Glenn, Cincinnati, OhioIt should be abundantly clear to all of us that as long as the war is run by the gang of incompetents in the White House and Pentagon (full of cronies and loyalists but utterly incompetent nevertheless) we need to constantly lower the bar to define what success is for them.
Mitch, Schenectady, New York
