Different Party, Same Tactics

House Republicans assailed Democrats Tuesday for barring them from offering their own Iraq resolution during this week's landmark war debate, accusing them of stifling votes on a vital issue.

Determined to send an unambiguous and bipartisan message of disapproval for President Bush's troop surge, Democrats moved Monday night to block Republicans from proposing any alternative, including one that would have guaranteed funding for U.S. forces in Iraq.

All I can say is that the anti-war group is hijacking the Democratic party platform.

Of course, how can I trust Democrats if they are not willing to let the minority offer alternative legislation? You can say that the Republicans were bad during their 12-year stint in charge, but a party needs to change to show the American people that this time it's different.

Suddenly, the need for a third-party is more urgent.