We (not) the People

The Nov. 7th elections have been marginalized as a quaint relic of a bygone time. We are reminded by war sympathizers that this country is not a direct democracy but a representative democracy. So the voters sent a message loud and clear to their elected reps in Congress to change direction in Iraq - in a democratically representative fashion. Now we are told this country does not have a parliamentary system of government and the president makes war policy and will not cater to the wishes of Congressional constituents.
Tony Blankley summed it up nicely when addressing the is matter on the Diane Rheam show on Friday by saying "... following the wishes if the voters isn't a bad thing...".