With nearly 80% of registered democratic support and over 60% of support of the general population Democrats manage once again to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by caving in on the president's Payroll Tax Cut legislation.  Agreeing on only a two-month extension (instead of 12 months), and not including any surtax on millionaires, Democrats once again show why they are too weak to stand up to Republicans even when Republicans don't have the majority support of the American people.

Adding insult to injury the new Payroll Tax Cut bill includes the controversial Keystone Pipeline provision, which forces President Obama to make a decision on building the transcontinental pipeline within 60 days.  Just a few days ago the Democratic Congress said they would not let the pipeline provision be a part of the agreement.  During the past week Obama stated several times that he would veto the bill if it contained the Pipeline provision, but with Congress accepting the bill they have forced Obama into a no-win situation: kill the bill and look like the one causing gridlock; or accept the bill and look like a soft leader who goes back on his word.  Nothing like throwing your own President under the bus.  Great job Congress!

Once again the Democrats fail to get Republicans to move from their far-right ideological position on tax increases.  The Republicans once again showed unity and strength in support of their ideology while Democrats splintered and gave in with weakness.  This latest congressional battle showed that even with the super majority of Americans supporting them weak Democrat leaders cannot get the job done. 

The new Tax Cut agreement signifies a new low for Democratic hopes in the United States.  If these Democratic Congressmen cannot pass a small piece of legislation like a $1,000 tax cut for the middle class then how can they ever make a real difference on big issues like job creation, poverty, wealth inequality and education. All Democrats are not spineless but these Democratic Congressmen certainly show no will or conviction.  If people want a change, then most (if not all) of this current crop of politicians needs to be thrown out and replaced with members who will do the bidding of the majority of the American people.

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