Counterintuitive, maybe, since Gonzo and the bill to get out of Iraq aren't directly related.
But, after the questions/answers
- Can one persuade Bush to be decent? Prob'ly not;
- Should Pelosi and Reid back down like doormats? Hope not,
one looks at the broader issue of political power. Can Repub power be weakened as a whole vis-a-vis Democrats? (Or, can Dems' power be strengthened) Yes, in many ways.
One of the most visible would be by getting rid of Gonzales (which even Richard Viguerie supports, he the famous direct-mail conservative honcho). Impeaching Bush or Cheney would be much harder, but "decapitating" much of the Administration's domestic mojo by tossing Alberto may give Congress Repubs enough stomach pain that they might not block Dem plans for timely withdrawal from Iraq.
When the Bushies are on the ropes, an easy knockout (?) like booting Gonzo could be helpful with other stuff like prevailing on Iraq. It's that simple.