Feingold Disappoints

Russ Feingold shows what he's really made of: According to his web site (July 14), "I stand firmly with the people of Israel and their government as they defend themselves against these outrageous attacks." As far as I'm concerned this statement is an automatic disqualification from any leadership position in the progressive/opposition movement, regardless of what other issues he may have been right about. And pay attention to this, too: Fox News reports that Congress is preparing to vote this week on bipartisan bills supporting Israel. A few, such as Democrat Rep. John Dingell and Republican Sen. John Warner are expressing reservations about "unconditional support" for Israel. But that'll be the minority report. Take names, here, because over the next few years you'll want to know who your friends are, and aren't.