Last week Harriet Miers defied a Congressional subpoena under orders from the White House and refused to even show up for questioning. If you missed the story, you can get the basics here: http://news.yahoo.com/...
There was a lot of grumbling by Democrats and they threatened her with contempt if she did not change her tune, but one week later she is still walking around a free woman.
While we pat ourselves on the back today for Harry Reid's fine political theatre, the fact remains that nothing of substance has been done to check this criminal administration, and noone has had to face any consequences for their crimes except some blustering, hemming and hawing from Congressional Democrats. I'm pretty sure that none of the Republicans are exactly shaking in their boots over a few meaningless threats, especially when delivered by shaky old men with quavering voices.
Do we still have a Democracy in this country or not?
Do we respect the Rule of Law or do we overlook it when it is not politically convenient?
While Democrats continue to wring their hands until they are dessicated flaps of skin, the republicans continue to draft executive orders that erode our freedoms even more. They have replaced US attorneys who weren't willing to rig elections, presumably with others who have less scruples, which will make it even harder if not impossible to retain Democratic majorities in Congress and gain the White House. Thousands continue to die in our names, paid for with our taxpayer dollars.
Impeachment must be put back on the table now. Harriet Miers has defied Congress and should be treated as any other criminal- throw her in prison until she starts answering some questions.
Instead, I hear nothing but crickets chirping and the occasional excuse from weak in the knees Congresspeople.
There will be no possibility for impeachment living in tyranny. Use the tools now or lose them forever.