"Senate gridlocks on Iraq war resolution"

the government isn't listening at all... I was watching "A Huey P. Newton Story" by Roger Guenveur Smith around the time they were voting today. I highly recommend this film...especially during times like these. I know I'm justified in my anger toward the establishment. Although, I do disagree with violence as a means to evoke change...I wonder how long the American people will continue to allow their government to act in it's own best interests and not the people they are supposed to represent...

WASHINGTON - The Senate gridlocked on the Iraq war in a sharply worded showdown Saturday as Republicans foiled a Democratic bid to repudiate President Bush’s deployment of 21,500 additional combat troops.

The 56-34 vote fell four short of the 60 needed to advance a nonbinding measure identical to one the House passed Friday. Seven GOP senators broke ranks, compared with only two during an earlier test on the issue.

Democrats swiftly claimed victory. “A majority of the United States Senate is against the escalation in Iraq,” said Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. “As for the Republicans who chose once again to block further debate and protect President Bush, the American people now know they support the escalation” in troops.

Source: Senate gridlocks on Iraq war resolution - Politics - MSNBC.com