So the Democrats are united on social security. BFD. Social Security is the easiest thing in American politics to defend. THer's a reason it's called hte third rail. Because anyone who touches it gets zapped. Basically, the Democrats are united in their resolve to not do anything. Good for them. Social Security should be left alone.

But in the process, they've voted for Abu Gonzales, Condi Rice, tort reform which only hurts people and helps corporations, and that giant present to republican donors in teh form of the bankruptcy bill. They've failed to raise the minimum wage, and don't seem to eager to pick up that cause again anytime soon.

Meanwhile, the minimum wage hasn't been raised in nearly 10 years.