QUICKIE SS
EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE SECRETARY
A story in the morning paper said the state Education and Workforce Secretary was resigning. This brings to mind a question of no magnitude: how did anyone ever get an education or find a job before there was a Secretary of Education and Workforce?
Respectfully submitted,
Donald M. Heavrin,
A curious citizen
A story in the morning paper said the state Education and Workforce Secretary was resigning. This brings to mind a question of no magnitude: how did anyone ever get an education or find a job before there was a Secretary of Education and Workforce?
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My friend, Ryan, is always on top of the political game, and he advised that 156 members of Congress voted against the Iraqi Resolution. I have no idea why I thought only two members voted against the Resolution. Since his courteous email has arrived, I have checked the figures and, by golly, he is right.
Using his figures, 70% in favor and 30% against is still a telling ratio. Now that the wind is blowing the other way, how many of those who voted for war are recommending that we get out? I do not know the answer to that question. Maybe Ryan can assist us.Respectfully submitted,
Donald M. Heavrin,
A curious citizen
posted by Donald Heavrin at 1:44 PM
1 Comments:
Don,
I am not sure one can accurately analyze how many congressmen are for a withdrawal from war for which they authorized. There have been 7 years (more than an entire senate term) since the vote.
Just a quick look at the Senate vote (42% of the senators voted against it), many of the Senators who voted against the resolution are not Senators: Kennedy (dead), Dayton (retired), Corzine (now Gov. of NJ and fighting for his political life), Graham (retired), Sarbanes (retired (also the Sarbanes in Sarbance Oxley)), Wellstone (died right after vote in plane crash, outspoken against war), Chafee (great man, only Republican to vote against, and lost reelection in 2006).
When looking at who voted for in the Senate (I do not have time). But off the top of my head on the Dem side, you have Clinton (still a hawk), Biden (wants out and apologized), Kerry (same as Biden), Edwards (apologized). I suspect many of the Dems are against the war now. But even looking at that list, only Kerry is still a Senator.
On the Republican side, they lost their libertarian roots long ago. They are all hawks in the Senate.
I know Ron Paul voted against the resolution in the house, along with Reps. Duncan (R-TN), Hostettler (R-IN), Houghton (R-NY), Leach (R-IA), Morella (R-MD). It should also be noted that 61% of the Dems in the house at that time voted against the bill.
Today, because of the makeup of Congress, the House would most likely overwhelmingly vote to end the wars. The Senate would debate for weeks and probably be able to get something to a vote. It would be painful to watch though.
Your blog is a joy to read!
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