Smiles in unseemly places
Well, this ought to make our New Insect Overlords feel just pleased as punch:
Democratic gains in Congress were seen around the world Wednesday as a rejection of the U.S. war in Iraq that led some observers to expect a reassessment of the American course there. The shift in power also was seen as a signal in some capitals that the United States would put a greater emphasis on trade policy and human rights. (AP) …
Apart from controlling the purse strings, it is unlikely, given the nature of the U.S. presidential system, that a Democratic majority in Congress would influence the direction of the current administration’s foreign policy in the last two years of its tenure. (Washington Times)
Everything is different now for President Bush. The era of one-party Republican rule in Washington ended with a crash in yesterday’s midterm elections, putting a proudly unyielding president on notice that the voters want change, especially on the war in Iraq. (NYT analysis)
Whatever this election accomplished, it did nothing to end the rancor and distrust that define current American politics. Yet, as the campaign went on (and on) there was one issue on which people from both parties appeared to be finding common ground: Donald Rumsfeld has to go. (NYT ed)
That sunny recap of the day’s news brought to you direct from the desk of Kofi Annan’s spokescreature. Enjoy the bilious taste of such a miserable worm daring to pass judgment on our election choices; we’ll be on the butt end of a lot more such condescension after the first of the year, courtesy of those tough, strong Democrats.
Ugh. Nice photo of Imperiolosi John grabbed, though. Kinda says it all, really.
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