There is a wonderful, shining example of American democracy in action, almost inspiring as the Florida fiasco of 2000, coming out of Texas. Republican state legislators are seeking to redraw congrssional districts in their favor, and they have the simple majority to do it. However, a two thirds majority is needed for a quorum. So 50 Democratic representatives, without whom the legislature can not legally pass ANY laws, have gone across the border to Oklahoma. By doing so, they are out of reach of the Texas Rangers, who have been ordered to arrest the AWOL Democrats and bring them to the state Capitol in Austin.
Potential leaders of a democratic Iraq are carefully taking notes.
Thursday, May 15, 2003
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