Democrats In Name Only

Dear "Democratic" Members of the House who voted for both the repeal of the inheritance tax and the MBNA bankruptcy bill last week,

Read this.

But I fail to see how 31 House Democrats voted yesterday to abolish an estate tax on the wealthiest families in the country that will add $1 trillion in debt next decade at a time when we are fending off GOP claims that there isn’t enough money for Social Security, and then come back today and vote against consumers and in favor of MBNA and the ABA for the bankruptcy bill.

I don’t care if you call yourself a member of the "New Democrat Coalition" or whatever other CYA label you want to give yourself. If you vote for the extremely wealthy yesterday and for the banks today, where I come from they call you a Republican.

And never, ever, ever ask me again why people who want Democrats to act (and fight) like Democrats are are tempted to vote Green.

You make me sick.

My very own representative, Melissa Bean, is on this distinguished list. I'm so proud. If I wanted someone to represent really rich people who don't need tax cuts AND greedy credit card companies I would have voted for Phil Crane.

Try standing up for Democratic ideals sometime dammit.

Is it possible to cast a more cynical and gutless vote? I don't think so.

Do you think the rethugs won't target you because you supported their legislation? I don't think so.

Can we expect you to defend Social Security with similar zeal? I think so.

And, lastly, WTF?!

Love,
Steve

P.S. Congratulations on making the Loser Democrat list on Atrios' blog. You deserve it.

Democrats In Name Only