Today, as many of you probably know, Rep. Dennis Kucinich sponsored a resolution to impeach Vice President Dick Cheney. In short, the measure failed.
But the question is: Is it impeachment time? In my opinion, no. Now I must be honest, when I first heard about this resolution, I had a big smile on my face. There is probably nothing I would love more than Bush and Cheney being removed from office. I have no doubt that the administration lied in the lead-up to war with Iraq and I also am convinced of criminality within this administration. But at the same time, I don't feel that impeachment is needed at this time.
The fact of the matter is that impeachment proceedings would probably last over a year. By that time, Cheney and Bush would already be out of office. Secondly, I think Congress needs to focus on important matters. I would have supported impeachment if we were having this debate a few years ago, but it's to close to the 2008 election. I don't want the American public to lose focus on the 2008 Election or the important issues that will be determined by it. But thanks for standing up anyway Dennis, and I say that sincerely.
Showing posts with label impeachment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label impeachment. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Cindy Sheehan: For Real?
In early July 2007, anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan made a bold statement: either Nancy Pelosi will introduce articles of impeachment against Bush, or she would run against Speaker Pelosi in 2008 as an independent. After waiting a month to see if her ultimatum would be met, Cindy Sheehan announced that she is indeed running against Pelosi in 2008.
The question is, is Cindy Sheehan for real? Can she make a successful bid for the House of Representatives? All indications so far are no, that Pelosi's popularity in San Francisco will allow for another easy win. But don't be surprised if Sheehan does better than expected. San Francisco as a whole is utterly anti-war. If Sheehan can raise enough money, she could prove to be a bigger threat to Pelosi than some are saying. Not only will she get money from anti-war citizens in San Francisco, but also from anti-war activists around the country. In the end, Pelosi will prevail, but Sheehan is going to make her work harder then ever at keeping her job.
Now for my take on Cindy Sheehan. I feel so bad that she lost her son. She has a legitimate reason to be upset at the Bush administration, as we all do. But there is a point where you have to stop. At one point Sheehan said that she would rather live under Chavez than Bush. She has also made remarks hinting that 9/11 was an inside job. She should be continuing her anti-war activism, which helped bring attention to the war, instead of making foolish statements and saying anything to get in the press. There is no reason for her to blame Pelosi or the democrats when it comes to the war or impeachment. You can bet that this war would have been ended and both Bush and Cheney would have been impeached if it was possible. But with just the narrow led the democrats have in Congress, it is impossible for them to override a veto and it would be impossible for the Senate to impeach Bush. And Sheehan knows that. Cindy, blame the GOP, but support those who are fighting for what you too are fighting for. Thats the way to get things accomplished.
The question is, is Cindy Sheehan for real? Can she make a successful bid for the House of Representatives? All indications so far are no, that Pelosi's popularity in San Francisco will allow for another easy win. But don't be surprised if Sheehan does better than expected. San Francisco as a whole is utterly anti-war. If Sheehan can raise enough money, she could prove to be a bigger threat to Pelosi than some are saying. Not only will she get money from anti-war citizens in San Francisco, but also from anti-war activists around the country. In the end, Pelosi will prevail, but Sheehan is going to make her work harder then ever at keeping her job.
Now for my take on Cindy Sheehan. I feel so bad that she lost her son. She has a legitimate reason to be upset at the Bush administration, as we all do. But there is a point where you have to stop. At one point Sheehan said that she would rather live under Chavez than Bush. She has also made remarks hinting that 9/11 was an inside job. She should be continuing her anti-war activism, which helped bring attention to the war, instead of making foolish statements and saying anything to get in the press. There is no reason for her to blame Pelosi or the democrats when it comes to the war or impeachment. You can bet that this war would have been ended and both Bush and Cheney would have been impeached if it was possible. But with just the narrow led the democrats have in Congress, it is impossible for them to override a veto and it would be impossible for the Senate to impeach Bush. And Sheehan knows that. Cindy, blame the GOP, but support those who are fighting for what you too are fighting for. Thats the way to get things accomplished.
Why so hard on Pelosi?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been under a firestorm of criticism from her own party for her handing of the Democratic controlled Congress. Most democrats complain that she hasn't ended the war and far-left democrats want her to impeach the President and Vice President. I'm not here to defend her every move, but Nancy Pelosi has done a lot to help bring this war to an end.
Congress tried to pass measures that would force the president to begin withdrawing troops in the future, however the were all vetoed. The Congress would have to break the 2/3 majority to override Bush's veto, and at this time that is not possible. But that is not Pelosi's fault, or for that matter any democrat's fault. It is the Republicans who refuse to think of the troops but instead think of their right-wing base and their loyalty to the President. If it wasn't for the Democratic Congress and Nancy Pelosi, there would be no talk of bringing our troops home. There would be no pressure on the President. Nancy Pelosi has forced the President to think about this war, something I'm not sure he had ever done before. She has opened up talks for withdrawal and whether the Pentagon likes to admit it or not, I'd be willing to be she has forced the Pentagon to at least bring up how troops would be re-deployed. If it wasn't for the democrats, there would be zero talk of ending this war. There would be no September Petraeus report. And on the matter of impeachment: It would be pointless for the House to begin impeachment when it has no chance of getting through the Senate. There is no point of wasting time on impeachment when it is bound to fail and there are more important issues to address. So I say to those critics of Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats in Congress, blame the Republicans for they are the ones preventing what you want, not Nancy Pelosi and not the Democrats. Its a sad truth, but many are beginning to realize it: we are not leaving Iraq until we get a democrat in the White House, who is committed to the safe withdrawal of American forces.
Congress tried to pass measures that would force the president to begin withdrawing troops in the future, however the were all vetoed. The Congress would have to break the 2/3 majority to override Bush's veto, and at this time that is not possible. But that is not Pelosi's fault, or for that matter any democrat's fault. It is the Republicans who refuse to think of the troops but instead think of their right-wing base and their loyalty to the President. If it wasn't for the Democratic Congress and Nancy Pelosi, there would be no talk of bringing our troops home. There would be no pressure on the President. Nancy Pelosi has forced the President to think about this war, something I'm not sure he had ever done before. She has opened up talks for withdrawal and whether the Pentagon likes to admit it or not, I'd be willing to be she has forced the Pentagon to at least bring up how troops would be re-deployed. If it wasn't for the democrats, there would be zero talk of ending this war. There would be no September Petraeus report. And on the matter of impeachment: It would be pointless for the House to begin impeachment when it has no chance of getting through the Senate. There is no point of wasting time on impeachment when it is bound to fail and there are more important issues to address. So I say to those critics of Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats in Congress, blame the Republicans for they are the ones preventing what you want, not Nancy Pelosi and not the Democrats. Its a sad truth, but many are beginning to realize it: we are not leaving Iraq until we get a democrat in the White House, who is committed to the safe withdrawal of American forces.
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