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Conservative's should start putting pressure on Republican leaders to prosecute Pelosi.
Self ^ | April 6, 2007 | Stockpirate (Vanity)

Posted on 04/06/2007 5:59:13 AM PDT by stockpirate

We need to pressure our Republican leaders to prosecute Ms. Polosi for violation of the Logan Act as per the WSJ article.


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1 posted on 04/06/2007 5:59:14 AM PDT by stockpirate
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To: stockpirate

And we need to start a national movement and not let up under any conditions.

They would prosecute one of ours if the tables were turned.


2 posted on 04/06/2007 6:00:37 AM PDT by stockpirate (You want real conservatives to show up at the polls this time, run real conservatives!)
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JERUSALEM – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit today to Syria – in which she called for dialogue with Damascus – was “brave” and “very appreciated” and could bring about “important changes” to America’s foreign policy, including talks with “Middle East resistance groups,” according to members of terror organizations here whose top leaders live in Syria.

One terror leader, Khaled Al-Batch, a militant and spokesman for Islamic Jihad, expressed hope Pelosi would continue winning elections, explaining the House speaker’s Damascus visit demonstrated she understands the Middle East.


3 posted on 04/06/2007 6:03:29 AM PDT by stockpirate (You want real conservatives to show up at the polls this time, run real conservatives!)
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To: stockpirate

bump


4 posted on 04/06/2007 6:04:58 AM PDT by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: stockpirate
That's a real dangerous can of worms that you are proposing to open.

As I heard on WMAL DC radio this morning, precedents do exist for House Speakers meddling overseas against Executive Branch policy. In the 1980s. Jim Wright tried to negotiate with Daniel Ortega despite Reagan's insistence that he not for fear of upsetting U.S. efforts to overthrow the Sandanistas. In the 1990s, New Gingrich addressed the Israeli Knesset against the wishes of the Clinton Administration, and actually had to publicly apologize to Slick for it. So, be careful in what you are asking for. Prosecuting Pelosi would be counterproductive to the GOP. She's has already revealed herself to be an idiot on the world stage, so let her continue to be the gift that keeps on giving.

5 posted on 04/06/2007 6:10:32 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner ("Si vis pacem para bellum")
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To: stockpirate

When you opponent is busy looking foolish, don’t interrupt her.


6 posted on 04/06/2007 6:11:22 AM PDT by fogey
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To: stockpirate

Just looked up The Logan Act on Wikipekia. Pelosi was not authorized to undergo this task. Lets see if President Bush reminds her that she is not the President when she comes back from “vacation”!


7 posted on 04/06/2007 6:13:08 AM PDT by tob2 ( "I may not be perfect but I'm always me." Anon.)
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It’s not going to happen. Look at our borders and tell me that Pelousy will face prosecution. Look at Sandy Berger and tell me than Pelousy will face prosecution.


8 posted on 04/06/2007 6:13:16 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Peace without victory is a temporary illusion.)
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That is a dumb idea.

The media criticism of Pelosi is a better result. Your idea would put Pelosi back in the victim category and garner sympathy.

A really bad idea.

10 posted on 04/06/2007 6:16:36 AM PDT by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

I’m with you, prosecuting her even though it may be technically and legally correct to do so is too dangerous.

Look at the recent (2004?) governors race in WA. Even though the Republicans were technically on the right side when they claimed corruption had won the seat for the Dems, they eventually lost their case in court and came off looking like SoreLoserman Gore.


11 posted on 04/06/2007 6:16:51 AM PDT by Balding_Eagle (If America falls, darkness will cover the face of the earth for a thousand years.)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

Dingbat Pelosi should be prosecuted.

That would put an end to this garbage, from either side, once and for all.

There is a law. Dingbat Pelosi violated it. If the law is to mean anything, it has to be enforced.


12 posted on 04/06/2007 6:17:15 AM PDT by Al Gator (Refusing to "stoop to your enemy's level", gets you cut off at the knees.)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

Just because we let them get away with it in the past doesn’t mean we should still do it.

The WSJ mentions that she may in fact have violated the Logan Act, so lets put her to the test.


13 posted on 04/06/2007 6:17:17 AM PDT by stockpirate (You want real conservatives to show up at the polls this time, run real conservatives!)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner
In the 1990s, New Gingrich addressed the Israeli Knesset against the wishes of the Clinton Administration, and actually had to publicly apologize to Slick for it.

What do you think the chances are that we'll get a public apology from Pelosi? Probably about the same as getting a prosecutor to touch this case, but it's fun to dream...

14 posted on 04/06/2007 6:17:19 AM PDT by bolobaby
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

It was wrong when Jim Wright did it, it was wrong when Newt did it, and it’s wrong when Lollapelosi does it.

Right is right, wrong is wrong. We cannot EVER let political advantage cloud that fact.


15 posted on 04/06/2007 6:17:52 AM PDT by Terabitten (How is there no anger in the words I hear, only love and mercy, erasing every fear" - Rez Band)
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To: Pukin Dog

stupid, yes.

The response will be impeachment against Bush.


16 posted on 04/06/2007 6:19:12 AM PDT by Loud Mime (War's very object is victory, not prolonged indecision." Gen Douglas Mac Arthur)
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To: stockpirate

This’ll happen right after pigs fly. Waiting for a republican administration to prosecute liberals for serious violations of law is a waste of time.


17 posted on 04/06/2007 6:19:23 AM PDT by SwankyC
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Yeah, right. You can't get Republicans to criticize Pelosi, let alone "prosecute" her.

Oh sure, the leadership might chime in with words against the riche$t $peaker of the Hou$e in history. But mainstream R's? Don't make me laugh.

They've got the fortitude of Neville Chamberlain when it comes to fighting domestic enemies.

18 posted on 04/06/2007 6:20:45 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: Al Gator

Well, there are a number of different threads from the past couple of days talking about the Logan Act. Some knowledgeable folks have indicated that the Logan Act does not apply to members of Congress. Can anyone confirm?


19 posted on 04/06/2007 6:20:46 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner ("Si vis pacem para bellum")
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You have a better chance of growing boobs on your back than getting the Reps to do ANYTHING to the House Donette.
20 posted on 04/06/2007 6:21:04 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (The road is long and the path is difficult, the reward is worth it.)
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