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Which is why it has been done so infrequently in American history.
That said, if there were ever a case which could stand up on its merits, this would be the one.
My only concern--the clever bastards in the House of Bush were already flogging the "victims of politics" theme. Impeachment would seem to play into the hands of such a narrative.
That said, having a full airing of this administration's dirty laundry might serve as a counterweight.
It is a qualified risk, but it may well be one worth taking.
"You share your young with the wolves of the nation...Theres nothing left til you pray for salvation"Black Rebel Motorcycle Club "American X"
by Steve Singiser on Mon Mar 26, 2007 at 01:09:21 PM PDT
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is exactly what they are guilty of, in this and so many other things. Tie this to the GSA scandal and the like and a counter-narrative can be built. One wherein Bush and his gang have stolen the public trust inherent in holding government office and used it purely for political/party gain. "Bush is only the president for those that voted for him." I've heard that more than one these days.
Its not like the majority of people believe anything this White House says anymore.
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by Dr Benway on Mon Mar 26, 2007 at 01:35:13 PM PDT
and impeachment is the only way to break that hold.
When you borrow a little money from the bank and cannot pay it back, you are in trouble. When you borrow a lot of money from the bank and cannot pay it back, the bank is in trouble. That is where Bush is.
Bush has loaned a lot of his defense out to his factotum, the AG, and Gonzales has squandered it and now Bush is left without any defense, except to delay the inevitable and hope for a miracle. If Bush dumps Gonzales, the AG just fesses up: It was all a Bush/Rove scheme to boost Republicans and screw Democrats. So, Bush must keep Fredo on the job and wait it out.
Impeaching the Attorney General is the only way to break this stalemate.
by Arthurkc on Mon Mar 26, 2007 at 01:38:02 PM PDT
He realizes that his presidency is in shambles... with shitty approval ratings, a loser war that he started, Katrina screw-up, Walter Reed scandal, etc. The guy knows that he's f*cked and he's just staving off the inevitable. With each latest scandal, he's sinking deeper and deeper. Right now he's struggling to keep his chin above the quicksand. (unfortunately, that's why we can still hear his indignant outrage) His whole presidency is a corrupt, partisan house of cards that's falling apart before our very eyes. He can't stop the inevitable. Sorry, dude-president, you lose, loser.
P.S. Maybe it's a good time to offer an open invitation to the few Republicans who are still in touch with reality (Hagel, Specter, Snowe, Collins, Graham, etc.) to abandon their sinking ship (Bush presidency and whacked-out Republican Party) and join the Democratic Party. If we got a few of them on our side, we could also dump Lieberman for good.
by jiminy on Mon Mar 26, 2007 at 09:49:19 PM PDT
but I don't think he is.
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by ohcanada on Mon Mar 26, 2007 at 10:12:08 PM PDT
a very solid foundation before moving to impeachment. If it were up to me, I would have impeached the lot of 'em back in 2000. I think it's clear that there are gross breaches of law and ethics but these hearings haven't even ramped up yet and I think they need to proceed very methodically. There's a battle for the hearts and minds of this occupied country and I don't know if anything has been nailed down in popular opinion yet But I think the other shoe is dropping very swiftly. The hounds of heaven are definately streaking towards their prey.
"We're all working for the Pharaoh" - Richard Thompson
by mayan on Mon Mar 26, 2007 at 02:12:35 PM PDT
wide narrow
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