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Congressman Dennis Kucinich's articles of impeachment against Dick Cheney provide a focal point for citizens to express their views about the corrupt Bush regime.
A Paraphrased Synopsis of the Articles of Impeachment
The articles of impeachment contend that each of Cheney's actions have undermined the national security of the United States.
Article 1 - False Claims of Iraqi WMD: Cheney purposefully manipulated the intelligence process to deceive the citizens and Congress by fabricating a threat of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction to justify the use of the US Armed Forces against Iraq.
Article 2 - False Claims of al Qaeda Connection to Iraq: Cheney purposefully manipulated the intelligence process to deceive the citizens and Congress about an alleged relationship between Iraq and al Qaeda to justify the use of the US Armed Forces against Iraq.
Article 3 - Threats of Aggression Against Iran: Cheney has violated his constitutional oath by openly threatening aggression against Iran absent any real threat to the United States.
To see the entire Articles of Impeachment and supporting Documentation CLICK HERE
The Court of Public Opinion Rules Impeachment
You might find some counter-points to right-wing talking points to be helpful:
1. "The threshold for impeachment is high." Not True. Laws need not be violated in order to justify impeachment. Do the actions undermine the government's credibility? Has the official failed to carry out constitutionally mandated duties? Does the American public want the official removed? That is sufficient to meet the threshold.
2. "Bush's term in office is nearly over." This is less about expelling Cheney from Office than it is about accountability. A citizen-based impeachment movement helps maintain the integrity of our country's principles, and deter abuses of future leaders.
3. "Impeachment would be a distraction of Congress." Bush and Cheney's abuses are so extreme that impeachment is warranted despite the distraction it would cause.
4. "Impeachment is inappropriate when our Nation is at war." The US is engaged in a chosen war of aggression in Iraq, founded on false pretenses, which are part of the charges against Bush and Cheney. The Bush administration has created an Orwellian war stance to boost their executive power. The "time-of-war" argument has no credibility in this case.
Flex Your Citizen Muscles:
It's vital to create "buzz" in the halls of Congress and the corporate media editorial board rooms. The links below facilitate your involvement in doing that.
Media Contacts
Contact the US House of Representatives
Contact the US Senate
H.R. 333, House Resolution 333
April 27, 2007
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4 comments:
I disagree that the four myths are right-wing talking points; I agree with your retorts to all of them.
If I remember correctly, the right refuted all four of those points when they impeached Clinton. Unless this is political expediency being fashioned by the right...
I hate politics! It's all about proving stupid people stupid instead of raising the level of discourse.
The four points Kucinich makes for impeachment are all true and are good reasons for impeachment, but now is not the time for impeachment. The time it would consume and partisanship it would cause would be bad for everyone. Illegal immigration, health care, Iraq, and all the other issues would never be solved. Those on the extreme left would pounce and go on a frenzy, while those on the extreme right would try to fight back. It would be bad all around.
Practical points Simmons. How would you propose we send a message of accountability? Perhaps a criminal trial after Cheney leaves office.
I encourage you and your readers to take a few minutes and see:
http://www.usalone.com/cgi-bin/transparency.cgi?paper=1&qnum=pet45
It's a list of the 25 most recent comments made by real Americans participating in an online poll/letter-writing campaign concerning the impeachment charges recently filed against Vice President Cheney, which are now being evaluated by the House Judiciary Committee. The participation page is at:
http://www.usalone.com/cheney_impeachment.php
Since this campaign began, three members of Congress have signed on as co-sponsors, in part due to hearing from their constituents.
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