New direction for the donkeys?

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Congressional Democrats announced "a new direction for America" yesterday, outlining a litany of promises to raise the minimum wage and lower gas prices, college tuition and the cost of health care. [What they failed to mention is that they will raise more taxes to pay for their "Nanny State" giveaways.]

"Democrats are united in presenting a new direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as the American people," House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said.

The new Democrat agenda does not contain suggestions, however, for fighting the war against terrorism or dealing with illegal aliens, two issues that are of top concern to many Americans. Instead, it focuses entirely on domestic and economic issues. [Maybe they avoided dealing with really serious issues, again for the lack ofany plan whatsoever.]

Republicans were quick to ridicule yesterday's announcement. "When you're going in circles like the Democrats, it just seems like you're going in a new direction," said Kevin Madden, spokesman for House Majority Leader John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican. [Wonderful point! Circular motion is not progress, simply treading on olf pathways.]

Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Republican, issued a press release under the headline, "Everything old is new again. So what is their 'new' direction?" asked Mr. Cornyn. "It's hard to tell. For example, the minority leader of the House of Representatives recently said that the economy was headed in the 'wrong direction' -- after 33 months of consecutive job gains. [And the economy perking along at sustainable rates, with greater than anticipated tax revenues flowing into the US Treasury!] And the Senate minority leader issued a press release saying American efforts in Iraq were headed in the 'wrong direction' -- the day after American forces killed terrorist leader [Abu Musab] al-Zarqawi." [What would be the correct direction, Mr. Reid? Not target thugs like Zarqawi?]

Mr. Cornyn was not impressed. "While Democrats continue their search for a slogan and an agenda, Republicans are united behind the effort to lead America, strengthen the economy and enhance our security," he said.