Take 17

Congressional Democrats have finally solidified their opinions and plan for the war in Iraq. After 16 previous resolutions, they now are presenting a plan that may help seal our defeat against a steadfast enemy. Speaker Pelosi & Co. are proposing that all combat troops be withdrawn by 2008, with the process accelerated if the Iraqi government does not meet specific deadlines.

Excellent. I'm glad to see that they can agree on something. However, according to that little piece of paper called the Constitution, (oh, and Joint Resolution 114 passed by Congress in 2002) the handling of this war is decided by the Commander in Chief - not by Congress.

Fortunately, the only step Democrats have any authority to take is to withhold funding from the bills they pass. Other than that, it's all fodder.