When it comes to pork barrel spending, are Democrats living up to their promises of openness and transparency?You're right. Each party is at least as bad as the other, if not more so. And of course there will never be reform in the budget process… regardless of which party is in the majority. -
Bill, Savannah, GeorgiaYeah, Jack, Just like Congress lived up to the promise of securing our borders in 1986. This Congress and administration are puppets for big business and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Vote Independent.
-Tom, Rapid City, South DakotaAs a life-long Democrat, I am sore vexed nay, grieved I dare say at what the office holding Demo-oinks have served up so far. We need three new parties from which to draw out public servants and elected politicians. Where have the statesmen gone? Where are the great minds of this land and generation? -
Mike, Boston, MassachusettsClearly Democrats are not living up to their promise for openness and transparency. Representative Obey is making this even less transparent than before. But then, what do you expect from yet another party that is only interested in power, money, and political games?
-Matt, Mankato, MinnesotaFace it, Jack: they're all whores. What more needs to be said?
-Dave, Birmingham, Alabama
California's presidential primary ballot may include a question on immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. What difference would it make?A big difference. In essence, this question would create an Iraq 'theme' ballot. It would make every voter consciously evaluate the war 'withdrawal' position, if any, held by the presidential candidate for whom they are about to cast a vote. Several Calif. cities will also have impeachment resolutions to consider.
-Amanda, Augusta, GeorgiaThe only thing a vote on immediate withdrawal of troops would show is what is already known. Californians and the American people are sick and tired of the war and it's time to go. It won’t really matter since all the candidates are poor leaders and will never step up to the plate and do anything to pull out. Look at the embassy being built in Baghdad. Unfortunately we aren't going anywhere.
-Julian, Los Angeles, California Just another poll for our government to ignore. That question on the war & illegal immigration should be on all the primary ballots, & the government should act according to the results.
-Deborah, Pleasant Lake, IndianaWouldn't it be unique if more states would follow California's lead? Then maybe it would make a difference since candidates would have to confront the issue in a very public format...it may make some waves. Then again, the candidates would somehow figure a way around it.
-N., Hamilton, Ohio
