Remembering 9/11: Blame America First
11th September 2007
James Taranto has a good overview, and some sharp insight.
In order for the Democrats to satisfy both constituencies, America has to lose in Iraq (making the base happy) but the Democrats must not be seen as having brought about defeat (making the normal Americans unhappy with the Republicans). This explains the passive-aggressive approach the Democrats have been taking o Iraq, complaining endlessly about how America is doomed to lose but never taking the kind of bold action the base wants to make defeat a reality.
And that explains everything you need to know about the odd whine-and-stumble dance the Congressional Democrats have been doing these last six years.