Will Bush soften his anti-environmental agenda now that Congress is in the hands of the Democrats?
817544
Only to get another deal from them.  I mean you scratch my back and I will scratch yours.  I hope he will.
907428
give it a few days then reality will sink in for both...something about reality is very sobering. the rep's will have to face it that their time is going to get much more difficult and the dem's will have to fact it that they have to come up with some plan other than the 'i hate bush' plan.
779605
If you have watched the changes the Bush administration has made to environmental laws over the last 6 years, and the systematic removal from oversight and regulating bodies like the EPA of anyone who disputed those changes, then you are aware that laws which require cleaner standards have been badly weakened or rescinded during Bush's term in office.\n\nSince the changes were made to laws governing industry, yes, these policy changes have increased pollution.\n\nI don't know about your lake.  But the Democrats are, across the board, far more concerned than your typical Republican about the effects of pollution, global warming being one of the more pressing issues.\n\nIf you start contacting your state representatives, making your concerns about your lake well-known to those who can do something about it,  then you may well see a cleanup occur.  If they're Democrats, that is.
381900
The US doesn't do anything to help the environment because our politicians are controlled by the oil companies.  Look at Bush, his family made all its money from oil; furthermore, Cheney is connected to Haliburton, a huge energy company.  As long as the oil manufacturers control our political leaders, the US will not do anything to help the environment.  This is very unfortunate because it will cause further damage to our environment, but also it is leading to disagreements between Europe and the US.  The European Union passed the Kyoto Protocol, a program that would require all participating nations to reduce their pollution, last year and the US was one of the only nations not to sign it.  The truly sad thing about that is that the US contributes the most to world pollution.  As of now, the only way our politicians will change their minds about the environment is if the voters band together and become stronger than the oil companies.
797729
I am a liberal who usually votes Democrat.  Having said that, I must also say that you make some excellent points.  The main thing the Democrats and Republicans can do is to end the pervasive divisiveness in congress.  In fairness to the Democrats I will say that the majority in bioth house has completely shut out any ideas differing from their own.  The new congress must not make that mistake.\n\nSome of your points, while important to remember, are not quite realistic.  The Democrats may have a two vote lead in the Senate and a good lead in the House but the President is still George Bush, Republican.  The fair question is what will Democrats, Republicans and the Pressident do now.  If the President attemts to work with this congress there can be progress.  If he, and/or the minority continue tactics of divisiveness then there will be gridlock.\n\nYour last point still applies.  They were voted in and those that put up roadblocks may well be voted out.
860760
The President and the Congress will both have to make compromises which is what always happens when the two are of opposite parties. If Bush vetoes all of the bills, Congress will not push through any of the legislation he proposes. That is what always happens in this type of circumstance. .So no, you will not be "safe".
958469
They will realize it the same time the democrats realize President Bush is not running and stop attacking him.  \n\n\nDouble standards are a motherfu$$er
735391
Bush, as we have seen, is loathe to use his veto power.  It will be interesting to see if this changes.
759514
The Dems are in a tight spot alright.  They can't be seen as bullies or cowards.  Now that they have control of both Houses (barely in the Senate) they have allot more responsibility for Iraq, the economy, the environment...etc.  I'm hoping for a more bipartisan atmosphere in all branches of the federal government, but not really expecting it.  Even if everyone in D.C. cooperated (which they almost certainly won't) two years isn't enough time to fix everything.  Personally I think making reparations to the people of Iraq for the s**t storm we stirred up could and should take generations.  The most the Dems can hope for under Bush is to make things better enough for enough people to not get blamed for making things worse.
771297
Not long. Pelosi is tough... she will play Bush's game for a while but she has not forgotten the way Bush refused to listen to any common sense coming from the Democrats.  She will accomplish what they came to do.  Hopefully the stem cell issue will be brought back into the table!
110223
I disagree with at least 95% of Mr. Bush's policies.  My reaction is even more determination to support Democratic candidates in the fall elections.  We need a balance of power in Washington!
807941
Our government was designed to be a system of checks and balances.  For the last 6 years the republican party has ruled, unchecked.  The election of a democratic congress will simply restore the system that is supposed to be in place.  Bush will have a harder time trying to push things through a democratic congress than he did a republican one.  Lets hope that whatever does get accomplished is what Americans want, not just what one party perceived as the most beneficial to them and their constituents.
892494
i hope so. but democrats don't want to impeach bush. they want to push him in the right direction for a change, though.
727413
Some things will. It also paves the way for more moderate/liberal Democrats who are actually more in tune with the post baby boomer generation.\n\nThings take time.\nLast night was a start!
762817
With a Democratic Congress, Bush won't be able to freely do what he wants. It's called a balance of power.\n\nBush hasn't technically been checked in the past with a Republican Congress! That will change. And because both parties share power....more may actually get done.
309909
If we do, it will be chump change aimed at getting us off his back. \n\nFact remains - Bush has ties to the Oil Industry. He isnt going to bite the hand that has fed him. He will talk a big game, but in the end, there will be no change.\n\nAlthough I am upset with the prices, I also must add that we do live in a capitalist society. The companies can charge whatever they want to charge us for gas, and the govt shouldnt be allowed to tell them to charge otherwise. This infringes on the rights of the companies under the free law of capitalism. IT IS OUR FIGHT TO FIGHT! We dont need to by gas from them if they are going to charge ridiculous prices. I understand that not everybody can take Pub Trans, but we can do our part to conserve gas and boycott companies. As a group (consumers) we need to organize and protest/boycott the companies that are raping our wallets. We cant expect the Govt to do a damn thing about it - they are in on it! Dont think for a moment that your (cuz he aint mine! I didnt vote for him!) President isnt getting rich from the price of oil right now too.....
1134695
No the Liberals will run on their other agenda;\n\nFree prescription drugs for all (of course that means no more research for the betterment of society down the road).\n\nAmnesty and open borders for those down south.\n\nSoak, I mean tax the rich, but watch they won't define rich because if you have a job - your it.\n\nOr they could adopt Gores Global Warming Agenda...stop all growth, halt all engines, and turn us back to some kind of third world organization.