Democrats eye cuts to 2008 Iraq war request
In today's Congress, one of the big debates continues to be over military operation in Iraq and Afghanistan. Democrats have now proposed changing the status quo by cutting $20 billion from President's Bush proposed $ 142 billion budget from next year. There is also distinction about this policy in Congress. In order to successfully maintain the military operation, some members of Congress believe that rather than lowering the status quo, it will actually have to be increased to maintain the military operation for at least the next five years. This is an example of the legislative power that Congress holds over the president from the Constitution, President Bush may not be happy about this yet there is nothing he can do about it if Bush were to veto the bill and Congress overrides it. It just goes to show you how truly powerless the president is compared to congress.
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Well, I wouldn't argue that the president is powerless. In fact, if he does veto a $20 billion cut, I'm sure he'll blame the Democrats for not supporting the troops. As much as I think that statement would be a ridiculous misrepresentation of any rational American because everyone supports the troops regardless of party, it might work, unfortunately. It has worked for this administration in the past, though. That is why I do not believe that the Democrats will actually cut military funding.
That's very true. The Democrats must be careful with their actions and the language attached to it.
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