The Washington Post takes a look at how the Bush war on terror is getting batted around by the Supreme Court, European allies and even the GOPers on the Hill:
"We are not a parliament, and when we function like a parliament we're unfaithful to the process and our system of government," said Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.), who will preside over the Iraq hearing. "We hurt our country and both branches of government. If we had been more forceful . . . Abu Ghraib would have never happened."There's another article in the Post that explains why Chris Shays seems so concerned about oversight and Iraq -- concerned enough to hold a hearing:
And in a potentially lively House session, Rep. Christopher Shays (Conn.), a moderate Republican who is in danger of losing his once-safe seat because of his strong support for the war, plans a hearing to evaluate the administration's "National Strategy for Victory in Iraq." The witness list includes David M. Walker, U.S. comptroller general, and national security analyst Anthony H. Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.It's an election year stunt for Shays because he's in trouble. So, elections do matter. But voters shouldn't be fooled by Chris Shays.
