like most people, put money and business concerns ahead of environmental ones.  Only a party that places concerns about life ahead of materialist concerns can be counted on to do the right thing.  The European Green Parties seem to be on the right track, but I'm unaware of any party in the U.S. that fits this description.  Even if we had one, what chance would it stand of winning any elections outside of places like Berkeley?

I haven't had the time to fully research why Democrats voted for the energy bill, but that is really disappointing.  I don't know how the Democrats expect to gain power if all they can say is that they helped a bad bill with maybe a few good points get through.  They need to articulate a different & new vision that people can tap into.

I don't expect Democrats to gain power if the Party keeps chugging on by supporting Republican programs.  If people like Republican programs, why not just vote Republican?  Democrats need to offer a sustainable and beneficial vision that can both inspire and provide for people.

So, reading this is pretty disappointing to see how many Senators settled.  I am wondering about the House, though, as a greater percentage of Democrats there voted against it.  Is there any different vision or backbone coming out of House Democrats?

The only Democrats worth supporting are those in the progressive caucus and most in the black caucus.  The rest are just corporate whores or crapitalist pigs like the Republicans.

are in the House, not the Senate.