I recall that, but it was done to all who actually did oppose it (and of the few who opposed it, some were Republicans, too).
I recall many, many Democrats coming out in support of it - certainly enough to force cloture in the Senate, where the Republicans did not have a filibuster-free majority.
If every Democrat who voted for it (and did so every time it was renewed) was just keeping their mouth shut and voting simply because they were afraid to be branded as "unpatriotic" and losing the next election, then that is worse than fear or anger, it is dereliction of duty. I'm cynical but not that cynical.
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Date: 2008-10-02 01:40 pm (UTC)I recall many, many Democrats coming out in support of it - certainly enough to force cloture in the Senate, where the Republicans did not have a filibuster-free majority.
If every Democrat who voted for it (and did so every time it was renewed) was just keeping their mouth shut and voting simply because they were afraid to be branded as "unpatriotic" and losing the next election, then that is worse than fear or anger, it is dereliction of duty. I'm cynical but not that cynical.