03 July 2006

if only...

someone in Congress really had the guts to impeach the man.

Articles of Impeachment:

In his conduct of the office of President of the United States, & in his role as Commander-in-Chief, George W. Bush, contrary to his oath faithfully to execute the office of the President of the United States, and to the best of his ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in violation of his Constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed-

I. Iraq
A. Ordered the U.S. military invasion of Iraq without specific Congressional authorization, in violation of the U.S. Constitution, Article II, & of the War Powers Act.
B. Made false & misleading statements to Congress and the people of the United States.

II. 9/11
A. Ignored specific, substantive, & credible warnings of imminent attack on the U.S.
B. Conspired to obstruct investigations by Congress.
C. Conspired to obstruct aninvestigation of an independent commission.

III. Detention & Spying
Repeatedly violated the rights of citizens & residents of the U.S. by -
A. Detaining them without charge;
B. Depriving them of the right to a fair, speedy, & public trial;
C. Denying them the fundamental right of habeas corpus;
D. Misusing the NSA to spy on citizens, in violation of the U.S. Constitution, 4th Amendment, and of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

IV. Valerie Plame, etc.
A. Allowed disclosure of the name of an undercover CIA agent, in violation of the Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982, the Espionage Act of 1917, & other laws.
B. Lied to the people of the U.S. about his role in the illegal disclosure.
C. Obstructed justice.

V. Torture & Rendition
Repeatedly violated International Laws to which the U.S. is a signatory state, and which thus Constitutionally carry the force of U.S. law, by:
A. Sanctioning torture;
B. Sanctioning "Extraordinary Rendition," the secret transfer of prisoners to states that carry out torture.

VI. Abuse of Power, Katrina, etc.
Abused presidential power, acted with criminal negligence, & ignored or violated environmental & other laws, by -
A. Violating Constitutional Separation of Powers;
B. Failing to act timely to protect lives and property during a national emergency;
B. Refusing to act in the face of the clear & present danger of Global Warming.


doesn't anyone care that Mr. Bush is the first President in U.S. history to enter office with a criminal record?

just asking...

i have to post this photo again, because it rings so true and may be the only hope -

impeach the bastard, already...

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