In a post lamenting another Democratic cave-in, Glenn Greenwald notes this unusual act of courage:
To be fair, the Democratic-led House was able to pass an extremely important bipartisan resolution yesterday — by a vote of 372-9 — which “recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world”; proclaims that Christmas is “a holiday of great significance to Americans”; decrees that “Christians and Christianity have contributed greatly to the development of western civilization”; explains that “on December 25 of each calendar year, American Christians observe Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of their savior, Jesus Christ”; and “expresses its deepest respect to American Christians and Christians throughout the world.”
So it’s important to temper the criticisms of the Congress with an acknowledgment and appreciation for these brave and important achievements — one of the bravest and most consequential acts of Congress since they solemnly banded together to condemn MoveOn.org’s newspaper advertisement.
And some people complain about us having a do-nothing Congress.
Actually, the House did step up today by voting to ban waterboarding. With a double dose of protection, perhaps Santa won’t need to worry about being tortured this year.
Well, I hope the Evanganoids are happy now that they have Congressional permission to celebrate Christmas.
What a bunch of goons. LOL
Congress has already passed similar resolutions about Islam and they will probably do the same for Jews and Hindus etc.
I just can’t wait to hear the Right whine when some Satanists or Pagans demand equality.
Once again, our troops are dying and getting maimed, our kids have inadequate health care, Bush and Cheney have committed treason, Osama is still bin Forgotten, the economy is falling apart, we’re being gouged at the pumps and our environment is still being poisoned.
Those sudo-christians on the Right Wing and that circus we call Congress sure have their priorities in tact. What’s next, a resolution proclaiming grass to be green?