I think it's been a happy day on the phones there.

One such example acknowledges that the political concern over this issue has arisen out of the blogosphere:

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., has already said he plans to put a "hold" on the bill if it comes to the Senate floor with an immunity provision included.

A "hold" is an informal, though long-established way for a senator to block progress on legislation in the Senate. The tradition effectively allows senators to maintain their right to filibuster a bill, while still also attending to constituent needs, committee work, and political fundraising.

"I said that I would do everything I could to stop this bill from passing, and I have," Dodd said Thursday afternoon.

Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., also a Democratic presidential candidate, has come out in opposition to the provision too.

Other Democratic presidential candidates, particularly Sen. Barrack Obama, D- Ill., have come under pressure from bloggers to oppose the provision.

The other guys, the ones who articulate the cause of liberty and justice, usually never have a chance.  You will recall how in the last election cycle the articulate one waws Howard Dean.

This year we have Bill Richardson and Chris Dodd.  I gave $25 for the second time today to Dodd.  I really wish him well.  But I expect he will not be the nominee of the Spineless Party, nor do I expect him to run as an independent after the Spineless Ones nominate Hilary.