Well, it appears that the Democratic congresscritters have discovered their backbones, and told El Presidente to suck eggs (at least for the moment). After the Senate approved the new FISA bill complete with telco immunity, the House decided to let the temporary measure expire and will continue debate after a week recess. The Dems don't want the telco immunity provision, and the GOP congressmen walked out in a huff. This had the added bonus of allowing the Dems to vote on and easily pass contempt charges for Josh Bolton and Harriet Miers.

I'm not happy at all about the Senate approval, McCain voted for it, as well as my new Senator, Webb. I may have to fire off a letter expressing my displeasure...

Bush tried his best fear-mongering this week to get his way, but apparently the House Democrats are wise finally. So, any bets on how long they hold out, or will they be able to pull it off? I'm mainly surprised the telcos haven't bought them off yet, maybe they are as surprised as I am at this recent development.

(and yes, I know nothing will happen to Bolton and Miers, executive privilege and all that )