Posted on 03/12/2006 2:36:34 PM PST by Blackirish
Sorry to have tripped your trigger and have you resort to profanity. It does not bade well for you prevailing in the discussion. Congress determines what is an impeachable offense, factual or otherwise. high Crimes and misdemeanors are actually broader than many think.
http://www.c-span.org/questions/week119.htm
"High crimes and misdemeanors" entered the text of the Constitution due to George Mason and James Madison. Mason had argued that the reasons given for impeachment -- treason and bribery -- were not enough. He worried that other "great and dangerous offenses" might not be covered, and suggested adding the word "maladministration." Madison argued that term was too vague, so Mason then proposed "high crimes and misdemeanors," a phrase well-known in English common law. In 18th century language, a "misdemeanor" meant "mis-demeanor,"or bad behavior (neglect of duty and corruption were given as examples), while "high crimes" was roughly equivalent to "great offenses."
Lawyers and historians are still arguing about the exact meaning of "high crimes and misdemeanors," dividing into three schools of thought about the appropriate definition: (1) serious criminality evidenced by breaking existing law; (2) an abuse of office, and (3) the Alexander Hamilton standard (Federalist 65) of "violation of public trust."
BUT THE SOFA??
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Sen. Clinton made another assertion - one that is equally misleading.
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by Mia T, 01.28.06
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MORE:
DICK MORRIS:
CLINTON IS A PAID AGENT OF THE CROWN PRINCE OF DUBAI
DUBAI-ITIES:
HILLARY 'KNOWNOTHING VICTIM' CLINTON STRIKES AGAIN
THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY:
HOW DECADES OF CLINTON DOUBLE-DEALING COMPROMISED OUR NATIONAL SECURITY
It seems almost beyong comprehension that an imcompetent buffoon like Conyers could become Chairman of an important committee like the Judiciary. However I suppose if the Democrats are a majority it is unlikely he will not.
There is no way the Demopcrats can choose anyone else. His race and his seniority will be the criteria and cannot cancel out the fact he is a half wit.
He may bring up the charges of impeachment , but I cannot see him getting the numbers required to put it over. The best thing is it would tie up the Congress for two years so they couldnt get anything worse thru, and perhaps that would be best.
BUT, when you even have moronic FReepers like the Kalifornia's "rolling_stone" feeding the fire, why wouldn't Conyers [and his band of idiots] play any cards they hold to the end?!?
Thanks, Big Sky! Love your tagline, BTW. Sad, but true!
I will vote for anyone not socialist, communist, or untrustworthy. This means NO BURNIE, NO LEAHY, and NO JEFFORDS. Strange...I feel so much better now.;)
I will vote for anyone not socialist, communist, or untrustworthy. This means NO BURNIE, NO LEAHY, and NO JEFFORDS. Strange...I feel so much better now.;)
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