GOP’s Hagel calls Bush impeachment an option
Do you think president Bush could be impeached by a coalition of the immigration reform and anti – war lawmakers?
MSN-WASHINGTON - With his go-it-alone approach on Iraq, President Bush is flouting Congress and the public, so angering lawmakers that some consider impeachment an option over his war policy, a senator from Bush’s own party said Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Senate’s No. 2 Republican leader harshly criticized House Democrats for setting an “artificial date” for withdrawing troops from Iraq and said he believes Republicans have enough votes to prevent passage of a similar bill in the Senate.
“We need to put that kind of decision in the hands of our commanders who are there on the ground with the men and women,” said Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss. “For Congress to impose an artificial date of any kind is totally irresponsible.”
March 25th, 2007 at 4:36 pm
Do you think president Bush could be impeached by a coalition of the immigration reform and anti – war lawmakers?
yup- I sure do.
March 25th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Maybe we could look into impeaching Hagel?
Really we should seriously consider hanging Hagel for treason. Who do I call to start that ball rolling?
March 25th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
James: If you impeach Hagel over his views on Iraq you, by association, impeach the wisedom and judgement of well over 60% of the citizens of America.
Pretty soon it will just be you, Bush, and Cheney in a bunker cursing the rest of the world.
March 25th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
eeevil, I’m proud of you re your post #1. And certainly I fully concur!. But note there are a ton of others that need to face the same charges!
March 25th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Hugh
with all due respect, dear– I wasn’t seeking your approval..
If I need a father figure in the future- I will be sure to let you know..
btw- I said I think he “could.”
I did not say I thought this would be the best thing for America….
Iran, Lebanon, and Syria having nukes and such is just a bigger issue to me, and I haven’t heard ANYONE come out strong against the UN and Terrorism.
But I really do like the idea of Cheney as President, maybe he would appoint John Bolton as his VP!
Hugh– Do you think Cheney would shut down the border and enforce the laws broken by employers?
(now that this can of worms has been opened….I am getting some popcorn….)
March 25th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Hugh
I sometimes don’t even know why I spend so much time on this blog. Because people who can’t see criminals for what they are are worthless to me. I’m glad there’s a couple of people on this blog with some brains, patriotism, and some testosterone to tell it like it is.
March 25th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
It would indeed be a sad day for America if Dubious were impeached by a coalition of immigration reform and anti-war lawmakers.
After all the abuse of the Bill of Rights (Amendments 5-8 no longer apply), to need to find support additional among such a narrow minded group as the so-called immigration reformers would mean that there was STILL insufficient outrage over the abuse of our constitution and the wanton and needless attack, destruction and occupation of another sovereign nation.
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eeevil conservative,
1. “Iran, Lebanon, and Syria having nukes and such . . .”
Where did you get that nonsense? Lebanon barely has a government!
2. “and I haven’t heard ANYONE come out strong against the UN and Terrorism.”
I didn’t realize the UN was a big supporter of terrorism!
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Bill,
When you mention criminals, I assume you mean Bush, Cheney, Rove & Co, right? I mean, what could be more criminal than direct and deliberate violations of multiple articles of the Bill of Rights, right?
You do support the Bill of Rights, don’t you?
March 25th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
eeevil, guess I did misread your response. I suppose it was wishful thinking on my part that you would hope for or support Bush’s impeachment.
But I certainly don’t see where I was giving some kind of approval. That’s looney. I was trying to agree with you?!
No, eeevil, I do forget from time to time that you are a neo-con, with concern re the border issue, which makes you not a pure neo-con. Cheney is a traitor, in my opinion - he should be tried as such, along with Bush et al and punished to the fullest extent of the law. That statement should answer your question about the potential for Cheney to enforce our immigration laws.
March 25th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Bill, re your post #6:
I often feel the same way. This can be a real time sinc and there is very little serious conversation re the most grave issues of the day. I often try to stimulate discussion with some major stuff that the MSM is ignoring and there is no comment, rebuttal or otherwise on this blog. It’s certainly not worth one’s time to try to convince oneself or those with closed minds! Thank you for the support you have given me from time to time. It’s much appreciated.
ps. I subscribe to The American Conservative, Pat Buchanan’s former magazine. The new publisher will be Ron Unz, a major Neo-Con out of California. I met him when I lived out there. With this change, the Neo-Cons have effectively removed a successful magazine from circulation. A magaine that was informing the patriots! Bill, if the Americans knew how deep the tentacles of the Neo-Cons are (and you probably do)!!!!!……
March 25th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
David
It’s not asking a lot for the United States to have similar immigration policies as say China or most other countries in the Western Hemisphere. The “border crowd” is smarter and more enlightened than you might realize.
March 25th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
Well, Hugh I heard that if Gonzalez is not gone soon the Dem’s are going to start impeachment hearings on him. That should at least keep you happy for a few hours.
March 25th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
David
“I didn’t realize the UN was a big supporter of terrorism!”
LOL! WOW! How could you NOT know!? Where have you been? Heck they not only support Terrorism- they protect them, line their pockets with blood money…they cover for them in Lebanon, and Pakistan…
You might like this video…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqGjz7iJTns
Hugh
you can call me a neo-con all you like.
I am not a globalist.
I also did not say I was against Bush being impeached, either…I said I am not sure it would be the BEST thing for America….
I merely point out that Terrorists with Nukes are a more immidiate threat than illegal aliens…
That is all. But- anyone who does not scream for impeachment is un-American to you. I would love to see you throw that load of crapt at our Vets.
If we take out Bush and Cheney- you get Pelosi.
BRILLIANT!
We will appease terrorists, have WIDE OPEN BORDERS, and then surrender our guns and sovereignty to the UN!
We are in a tough place…it is too late to change the direction the DC elitists are taking us, but it is still too early to start shooting….
March 25th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
And David
That’s a total mis-characterization of the wide spectrum of people who want these people gone.
March 25th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Sean Hannity
March 25th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
Ask yourselves is there time to impeach. With the Senate almost dead split and a 2/3 majority in the Senate needed get real. Then theres the little matter what grounds are you going to use. Although treason and bribery are obvious, the Constitution is silent on what constitutes a “high crime or misdemeanor.”
March 25th, 2007 at 10:21 pm
Mike,
Ain’t treason and bribery worse than the blowjob Clinton got?
Just reminding you that Clinton was impeached for lying about consenual sex.
And, you might be right that time is an issue.
MD
March 25th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
Mad Dog how do you prove it legally and how do you get a Congress to act in unison? Im not totally behind Bush especially in immigration, the fact remains do you impeach because of politics or fact?
The Constitution specifies the substantive and procedural requirements for treason in Article 3, Section 3: levying war against the United States or adhering to the enemies of the United States, proved by either confession in open court or testimony of two witnesses of the same overt act.
If anything the 218 Reps have met the constitutions definition of treason by voting to adhere to the enemies of the United States by giving in to them.
March 26th, 2007 at 4:25 am
Bill,
Re your No. 10 above, I am of the opinion that the US is better than that. I’m also of the opinion that the vast majority of Americans would agree with me, and not with you: we should not prevent our people leaving our country, the way that China and many other nations do.
On the other hand, it is real easy to get a visa to work in China. Wanna see mine?
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eeevil conservative,
YouTube as “evidence”. . . talk about LOL !
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“If we take out Bush and Cheney- you get Pelosi.
BRILLIANT!”
Now you’re talking! You go, girl (Nancy, I mean)!
March 26th, 2007 at 6:31 am
David
I’m talking about immigration reform not EMMIGRATION.
March 26th, 2007 at 5:01 pm
eeevil, here are two of the points you made in your posting #12:
“That is all. But- anyone who does not scream for impeachment is un-American to you. I would love to see you throw that load of crapt at our Vets.
If we take out Bush and Cheney- you get Pelosi.”
eeevil, there are quite a few active duty service folks who are against the war. I know them personally. You don’t have a lock on that one at all.
Your argument that we get Pelosi if Bush and Cheney are impeached has no sway with me. That’s the strategy the elites have used for years to control us - you know, hold your nose and vote for the lessor of two evils. Well, I don’t do that any more!
March 26th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
Sean Hannity
Lol! Maybe we could call Mike Duncan and have Hagel’s election funds cut.
March 26th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
Bill,
You missed my point about work visas, didn’t you? The point about how easy it is for non-PRC citizens to work in China, and the unstated comparison about how difficult it is to get a US green card? Remember?
Pay attention, man!
March 26th, 2007 at 11:00 pm
David
Just going by what you said: “Americans would agree with me, and not with you: we should not prevent our people leaving our country, the way that China and many other nations do.”
March 27th, 2007 at 7:00 am
David
Are you for unlimited work visas? That would be good for the Chamber to keep wages down!
March 27th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Mr Konop,
No one has suggested unlimited work visas, anywhere.
Straw man blownin’ in the wind . . .
March 28th, 2007 at 6:13 am
David
What is your policy?
March 30th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
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April 10th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
Bill,
I think testorone as you mentioned in your post of #6, has nothing to do with this blog. Bush was elected by America and no matter what his decisions may be someone is going to disagree. So people need to think if they think they could do a better job, then think about the critisizm they would recieve upon their decisions. Thank you have a nice day!
April 10th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Forgot to mention as a previous president once said,” If I walked on water, there would be a newspaper article saying: President Can’t Swim.” That one should be good enough for you to get the picture!