Am i the only one that feels it may actually be more important to have a strong Speaker in the Senate for the coming Obama administration than it was during Bush? Couldn't (shouldn't?) Hillary just beat his ass down and take the gavel? Okay, pardon that. But the image of Obama and Biden in the White House with Pelosi runnin the House and Hillary runnin the Senate sure looks attractive in my political fantasy life.

 Be that as it may, the lack of leadership that Reid has shown during the Bush debacle on critical issues must be seen in a new light given the result of the election. Building consensus around bending over for the majority was not the leadership this country seeks or deserves, nor has it been an effective strategy if one's purpose is to represent all of us and to uphold the constitution. The basic tenet that Reid has held is clearly "if you don't have the votes, don't take a stand." This has meant that the Democratic party has facilitated and enabled the very same policies that have brought domestic and global catastrophies. Cheney/Enron's energy policy, the war in Iraq, the looting of the treasury to pay off the Bush base in the form of the "tax cut", domestic spying, etc. On absolutely none of these did Reid lead his colleagues to stand, to a person, in opposition to class warfare, environmental destruction, or unprovoked war. Sane people everywhere and even the planet itself were sold out and given no voice, and the rationale was that it would hurt the party politically if the media took the administration side. No rape of justice or abuse of power or violation of our constitution was reason enough for Reid to lead Democrats to stand in unified opposition to the Bush administration, even after his popularity had faded. No sir, that is not leadership. That is aiding and abetting, and is recognized as such. And when the aiding and abetting becomes obvious and potentially prosecutable, as with the domestic spying program? Show "leadership" by hurrying through legislation that makes the crime retroactively legal.  

 And now it appears that Reid is unwilling to take a stand and rightfully revoke the chair, held by Democrats, that (Independent) Joe Lieberman still holds after campaigning against the Democratic party and casting aspersions on the judgement and character of our nominee, President-elect Obama. Given Reid's legacy thus far, this is just the icing on the cake. Unfortunately he may also be setting a precedent, and i don't want him doing that anymore --neither accidentally nor on purpose. 

Can we get some leadership now, please?