If the Democrats back down, and write another blank

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check for the Iraq war, continuing to provide funds with no firm and quick withdrawal dates, then I'm through. I will officially change my voter registration from Democratic to Independent, and I will not vote for anyone, be they Democrats, Republicans, or Independents who vote to compromise on this issue.

There are too many innocent dead, wounded, and displaced people caught in the middle of a civil war the U.S. created because they chose, out of fear, to cower to George Bush.

Power without wisdom (which afflicts most Republicans) is dangerous.
Power and wisdom, without courage (which afflicts a lot of Democratic leaders, IMO) is useless.