"Frequently, measures of major import...glide through these chambers with nary a whisper of debate" (George B. Merry). Courtesy of Dictionary.com

Where did they all go? Where is Teddy, Kerry, Murtha? Where, oh where is 'Stretchedface' Pelosi, 'Dumberthanaboxofbricks' Boxer, and the 'I'mstillrelevant' Clinton (No, not the one who wears the panties. I mean Hillary.).

It would do the nation well Teddy, if you would set aside drink, drivel, and diatribe and depart that spirit of inebriation for but a moment of sobriety, coherence, and comment devoid of bitterness, however brief, and debate the finer points of why Israel should not defend itself against the propagators of terror and murder, but instead cross that bridge into oblivion you know so well. I assume that is your position, Senator Kennedy, for I hear nary a peep from your intemperate lips.

As for you John, no demands for a date of withdrawal by Israel? Is there not a 'Winter Soldier' moment here, Senator? Yes? No? There is time yet, John, for all your posturing, for posing. Now is the time to step forward and enlighten us, the masses and the world with your superior intellect. 2008 approaches quickly. Let the days not pass with nary a word of sonorous oratory, and speak up.

And Congressman Murtha, no calls to have Israel redeploy its troops to South Korea? No mention of the killing of innocents by men stressed out by war? I dare say, Congressman, you really are the mouse in the House who roars! But, on this occasion of such import, nary a squeak?

Nancy, Barbara, neither of you are really relevant to the issue.  You were simply included for the purpose of insult.

What say you, Hillary? Has Israel the right to defend itself, to exist?

If you prick them, do they not bleed? If you tickle them, do they not laugh? If you poison them, do they not die?* If you and your colleagues do nothing, say nothing, are they not then to do it for themselves?
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So, where did they all go? Nowhere relevant. And perhaps that is why we hear nary a peep from the left elite. And that's all we need to hear to know where they really are.

*Borrowed of course from the Great Bard himself.