By his recent statements, indicating that he intends to escalate the Iraq war - contrary to the wishes of the American people and the military leadership, Bush has thrown down the gauntlet. He is daring the Congress to impeach him, counting on a hard core of authoritarians to keep him in power. The Congress should not blink. Here is the ultimatum that Congress should deliver to Bush:
Mr. President, If you carry out your plans to escalate and prolong the Iraq war, you and the Vice President will be impeached and removed from office. There has been sufficient evidence to convict you of high crimes and misdemeanors for several years, but we have sought to avoid the disruption and turmoil of impeachment proceedings. Now, if you persist in flouting the will of the people, the congress, the courts, and our military leadership in dragging our nation deeper into a disastrous war, we will remove you from office.