The Harmonic Convergence

AQ #2 man al-Zawhri on the failure of the new Democratic majorities in Congress to change US policy in Iraq:

On the tape, al-Zawahri said recent congressional elections in the United States that elected a majority of Democrats would change nothing.

"The people chose you due to your opposition to Bush's policy in Iraq, but it appears that you are marching with him to the same abyss," al-Zawahri told the Democrats according to the transcript.

Just two days ago, on Politburo Diktat:

Why are the Netroots NOT constantly hammering the Dem majorities in Congress to de-fund the war?

Just to establish my bona fides here, I voted Dem in 06, because of the Iraq issue. And, I voted that way because I wanted them to DO something about the war.

Obviously defunding the war (or at least the surge) could be politically costly. But what is more important? Stopping the war or holding onto political power?

That is a question which is a tough one for the Dem politicians. To some extent, I understand their reluctance to take such a move, which might have political consequences.

But, and here is a critical point … what is the Left Blogosphere’s excuse? Hammer it, guys!

I mean, I'm aware AQ monitors the Web, but gee, Steve, I never realized you'd get influence like this!