Joshua @ 49

Hi.

I must say I am not surprised to see that Republicans think this situation is good for them.

They live in a world where Bill Clinton is a murderer and a rapist, where “Islamofascists” are two steps away from destroying our government and reinstating the caliphate, where every other leader in the Arab world is the next Hitler and its perpetually 1938, where Hillary Clinton is ready to invite Osama bin Laden to inauguration, where the President (as long as he is a Republican, no doubt), where terrorists are bringing WMDs across the Mexican border, where has infinite power to torture and spy on Americans without a warrant, and where there is no problem a tax cut to billionaires cannot fix.

They are living on a totally different planet than we are. So, yea, the fact that they think this current mess is a good thing does not surprise me. I wonder what excuses they will have next November.

Yes — different planet; but then Biden often says there are virtually no Republicans in the Senate who still believe in the war; they just can’t break from Bush. It’s hard to believe, but he seems very convinced on this point.

They’re weak. They fear ‘Dear Leader’ and they fear not getting enough money for their campaigns. They probably all say they hate having to run all the nasty campaign ads, but have to to get money. They’re just weaklings who won’t stand up for their constituents, themselves or the Constitution.

BTW, inviting Osama bin Laden to the inauguration would be at least as effective as what we’ve been doing to capture him.

“Bush devoted his day to people who, as he put it, serve a cause larger than themselves _ police, firefighters, teachers and citizens who become heroes in times of crisis.”

Then, I’m sure he went to his office to veto their funding.

allan_in_upstate @ 16

Fran Towsend agrees.
There’s nothing left to do – except leave.

They can be forced out as well. Through prosecutions or popular efforts. This does not have to wait until the 2008 election.

Elliott @ 15

from the post
“Success is measured by the fact that the President and his Congressional loyalists can frustrate the popular will, prevent needed government programs from being funded, continue an unpopular war, and avoid accountability for rampant lawlessness and corruption.”

that’s a pretty corrupt view of success they have, and yet it’s been successful for them.

Then its time to change the focus from those who are doing the crimes — the President and others — to those who refuse to enforce the law. For the GOP to get away with this, the DNC has to be complicit. If the DNC will not challenge the President, it is time for the public to challenge the DNC. Before the election.

Rather than focusing on the electorate, the DNC should focus on using that majority position. The issue isn’t the electorate, but the President. This non-sense of, “Oh, the DNC leadership want you to call your reps to . . .”

Huh? the DNC is in power. We don’t need to call them. They need to listen to the 2006 voter mandate: “Impeach.”

DNC should quit talking, and start impeaching/investigating for impeachment.

KLynn @ 11

Excellent post.

I have often said the Dems need to constantly use language of “for the people”, “rule of law” and an invitation of partnership with the people to solve the real concerns of the citizens to keep our country economically strong and a roll model of democracy. Then, when Karl unleashes his “they look petty and political propaganda” the people will be more than able to conclude who needs to look in the mirror. The Dems should also use language of not bowing to divisive disfunction which renders our three branch government useless. Dems need to use lots of “we represent the needs of the people”. Even show actions of representing the people through outreach research about what the people care about. Many issues require “us” to call our reps. If we elected them, why are they not using their staff to reach out and tap constituents? This could be quite strategic, for elected officials to reach out to constituents in a more pro-active manner. Many times officials are voting on bills with little input from their electorate. Perhaps it’s about time they work to seek out electorate concerns.

The reason the DNC isn’g using staff to “reach out” to the constituents is that there are no meaningful consequences for them failing to do just that. There need to be mid-term consequences. Not this non-sense, “Oh, we’ll wait until the next election, we can’t do that now.” Total non-sense.

Maybe someone can explain who the DNC proposes to ‘reach out’ to: The Membership in the DNC is not going to join the GOP; and the GOP Membership, at best, isn’t going to renew support for the GOP despite their detest for the GOP.

On the table are ethics investigations against Members of Congress and their staff for failing to fully assert their oath, bringing discredit upon the House, and failing to defend the Constitution against the President.

cinnamonape @ 86

Naomi Klein has pointed out in the Book Salon today that the Republicans thrive and try to take advantage of the chaos they produce.They generate the storm through lack of compromise and hardened ideological positions, then they blame the other side.
Gates Blames Democrats For Impending Military Crash

Gates should know better: The GOP controlled Congress, the White House, and appropriations from 2001-2006. The current “mess” in the DoD is related to the GOP’s lack of attention to the resource requirements.

As part 2 of yesterday’s article on the Impeachment Resolution, I have submitted a Summery of the Resolution itself.

It is very important that we understand exactly what the charges against the Vice President are in the resolution, and that we know the evidence is included in the resolution.

Please check it out, and copy it and use it where ever you need to.

http://willyloman.wordpress.co…..esolution/

Willyloman,

Thanks for your information. What’s the plan to bypass Pelosi, and convice her to “permit” Conyers to do what the House voted to do: Have an investigatioN?

Put that aside for the moment. Consider this: Some in the GOP-DNC are saying there would be a “backlash” against the DNC if there was an impeachment.

Oh, really? Tell us, GOP: Who, in the DNC, is going to support the GOP if the DNC dares to challenge the GOP? Please point to any meaningful demographic.

That’s the problem. There’s no group of people who are going to “backlash” against the DNC, other than people already committed to the GOP. That’s not a change. That’s what we already know.

Next time someone says there’s going to be a “backlash,” ask them to be specific:
- What is the demographic of this “group of backlashers” (They’ll stall)
- Who, specifically, is going to switch sides, and no longer support the DNC, but the GOP? (They can’t switich if they’re already for or against one side)
- How, if the charges are reasonable, can the GOP or DNC convince anyone there would be a “backlash”? (There won’t).

The only backlash is against the DNC for inaction; and against the GOP for the subsequent illegal acts that would be disclosed. The question is: What activity do Members of Congress hope hide?

Poll numbers aside, the DNC and GOP leadership have some ’splaining to do.

“in the summer of 2001, she became the Coast Guard’s intelligence chief. It was a “backwater” job, she quipped at the time — until the attacks of Sept. 11 propelled it, and her, to greater prominence, and ultimately into the president’s circle of advisors.”

‘Spose 9-11 wasn’t all bad for everyone. Now she plans to write books and give six-figure speeches. I don’t remember the sound of the twin towers falling on 9-11, but apparently it sounded something like “CHA-CHING!!!”