Wednesday, November 02, 2005
"Wha...? Rule 21?" say Republicans
This rates fairly high on the Ninja meter.
The Senate Democrats invoked a dusty provision called "Rule 21", which forces the house into a closed session. The Dems used this opportunity to accuse the Republicans of colluding with the President to manufacture the Iraq war, and force the creation of bi-partisan committee to investigate intelligence abuses.
The Republicans were not impressed. Bill Frist whined a bit about having his authority flouted, but to little effect. In the end, this bit of procedural legerdemain won the day.
New life to the demoncrats? Hope for the future? Rule 21 for president! ¶ 3:20 a.m.
The Senate Democrats invoked a dusty provision called "Rule 21", which forces the house into a closed session. The Dems used this opportunity to accuse the Republicans of colluding with the President to manufacture the Iraq war, and force the creation of bi-partisan committee to investigate intelligence abuses.
The Republicans were not impressed. Bill Frist whined a bit about having his authority flouted, but to little effect. In the end, this bit of procedural legerdemain won the day.
New life to the demoncrats? Hope for the future? Rule 21 for president! ¶ 3:20 a.m.
