Met Tammy Baldwin tonite - asked her about Iran

[elfin]

She is Rep. from Madison and voted against the second resolution. My query to her was if Congress could do ANYTHING to stop a pre-emptive strike against Iran, or if it had effectively abdicated all power due to previous anti-terror resolutions.

She said that neither resolution had congressional intent to do so, but given the fact that they interpreted the first one (ala al Qaida etc.) to give them power to warrantless wiretap - who could predict what this administration would do. She cited Hersh's article and thought that the one thing to restrain them might be fear of a political backlash.

It was a group primarily liberal church women -- and of the seven questions submitted to her for answers in the time she had - one was on Iraq, TWO were on Iran, two were on health and two on immigration.

However, I don't think even political backlash would scare off these psychos - if they squeak through '06 with enough power in congress and the senate - they will go for it.

Very interesting day - went to the event after hearing Randi talk to the guy who wrote Bush on the Couch - that is why I now think this bunch is certifiable and not just plain old stupid and greedy and dangerous.

[acmavm]

1. So, it the old 'political backlash' that will restrain these lunatics? I

seriously doubt it, it hasn't stopped them from doing anything else criminal, immoral, or reprehensible up to this point.

[Dr.Phool]

2. The way the Iraq War Resolution was originally worded

It pretty much gave them the authority to invade anybody they goddamned well pleased. I was screaming about it when they passed it.

I've met Congresswoman Baldwin several times. A very good woman. And a good Representative. She's one of the few we can count on.

[saltpoint]

3. I think you did great by going to hear Congresswoman Baldwin speak.

She's a gem.

[YouthInAsia]

4. They dont care about political backlash. They have the elections

fixed. We are doomed. They can do what they want when they want. The ppl have no power anymore. IMHO

[Poiuyt]

5. Tammy's one of the best