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Why I Believe Bush Must Go (Barf Alert)
Washington Compost ^ | January 6, 2008 | George McGovern

Posted on 01/06/2008 8:56:28 AM PST by Kaslin

As we enter the eighth year of the Bush-Cheney administration, I have belatedly and painfully concluded that the only honorable course for me is to urge the impeachment of the president and the vice president.

After the 1972 presidential election, I stood clear of calls to impeach President Richard M. Nixon for his misconduct during the campaign. I thought that my joining the impeachment effort would be seen as an expression of personal vengeance toward the president who had defeated me.

Today I have made a different choice.

Of course, there seems to be little bipartisan support for impeachment. The political scene is marked by narrow and sometimes superficial partisanship, especially among Republicans, and a lack of courage and statesmanship on the part of too many Democratic politicians. So the chances of a bipartisan impeachment and conviction are not promising.

But what are the facts?

Bush and Cheney are clearly guilty of numerous impeachable offenses. They have repeatedly violated the Constitution. They have transgressed national and international law. They have lied to the American people time after time. Their conduct and their barbaric policies have reduced our beloved country to a historic low in the eyes of people around the world. These are truly "high crimes and misdemeanors," to use the constitutional standard.

From the beginning, the Bush-Cheney team's assumption of power was the product of questionable elections that probably should have been officially challenged -- perhaps even by a congressional investigation.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Philosophy; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bush; georgemcgovern; goergebush; impeachment; mcgovern; moonbatzone; sillydems
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To: Kaslin

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41 posted on 01/06/2008 9:16:49 AM PST by italianquaker (Is there anything Ron Paul doesn't blame the USA for?)
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To: Kaslin

Wake up, George. This is 2008. First, this whole impeachment scenario is laughable on it’s face. Second, beyond that, George, it’s an election year so they will be gone soon anyway.

What a maroon.


42 posted on 01/06/2008 9:18:17 AM PST by citizen ("Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Kaslin

He has finally completely lost his mind.


43 posted on 01/06/2008 9:20:51 AM PST by Bahbah
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To: Bahbah

It’s ok George, no one is listening to you anyway.


44 posted on 01/06/2008 9:21:51 AM PST by DeLaine (Love me when I least deserve it, because that's when I truly need it.)
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To: Kaslin
Of course, there seems to be little bipartisan support for impeachment.

Huh.

A sitting President was caught lying under oath in a workplace sexual harassment lawsuit -- one where he was the accused executive level predator and the victim was a hapless low level employee.

Seems that "bi-partisan" support for an impeachment would be a snap.

But where were all the democrat hack Congressmen (and women) who pilloried Clarence Thomas based upon spurious allegations from a person whose sanity had been questioned?

They were NOT willing to step up to impeach OR convict.

Mr. McGovern, those of us who are old enough remember your anti-American record from way back. Now sit down and shut up.

45 posted on 01/06/2008 9:22:03 AM PST by BenLurkin
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To: goldstategop

It’s interesting that lefties believe fervently in their own fabrications.

I think an impeachment trial would be a good thing. All these baseless allegations have taken on a mythic reality. A trial would shred their contentions and illusions.

How come lefties are never asked if we or the Iraqis would be better off with Saddam still in power?


46 posted on 01/06/2008 9:23:16 AM PST by y6162
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To: Kaslin

Oh do hurry. You’ve only 11 months left. Whatever shall we do if Bush and Cheney aren’t impeached? Oh, we’ll never get even for Clinton’s impeachment! Oh, the pain! Oh, whine, snivle, hurt!


47 posted on 01/06/2008 9:26:37 AM PST by FrdmLvr
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To: Kaslin
"I make one pledge above all others — to seek and speak the truth." We made some costly tactical errors after winning the nomination, but I never broke my pledge to speak the truth. That is why I have never felt like a loser since 1972. In contrast, Cheney and Bush have repeatedly lied to the American people." "It is my firm belief that the Cheney-Bush team has committed offenses that are worse than those that drove Nixon, Vice President Spiro Agnew and Atty. Gen. John Mitchell from office after 1972. Indeed, as their repeated violations of the Constitution and federal statutes, as well as their repudiation of international law, come under increased consideration, I expect to see Cheney and Bush forced to resign their offices before 2008 is over. "- LATimes April '07.

*crickets* George! Can you hear them? Is it like when Dennis stepped onto his balcony and "smelled rose petals" and was "directed" by an some alien presence (the direction was never made clear)? George try to focus!

48 posted on 01/06/2008 9:26:49 AM PST by fight_truth_decay
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To: Lancey Howard
George McGovern is what, 98 years old? Trust the Washington Post to let an addled old man make a complete fool of himself. And where’s McGovern’s family?

I dunno, think he's a little younger than that. In his eighties more like it.

His wife died last year. Have no idea where all his kids are. They did have a large family. Of course he did lose one daughter tragically.

Look, he was a flake in 1972 and he's a flake now. Proving that some things never change.

49 posted on 01/06/2008 9:35:15 AM PST by freespirited (Still a proud member of the Stupid Party. It beats the Evil Party any day of the week.)
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To: Mr. Mojo

It’s clear, that the old goat has no clue whatsoever about the constitution


50 posted on 01/06/2008 9:39:33 AM PST by Kaslin (Peace is the aftermath of victory)
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To: Kaslin
George McGovern??? He manages to make Jimmy Carter look...well...like at least not the dumbest klunk on the world scene. And that's saying A LOT!

The Democrat Propaganda Machine (which includes the Washington Post, of course) and Leftist kooks are still campaigning against G. W. Bush. They don't seem to understand that he's not running in the upcoming election.

But that's minor. There's so much, much more that they don't understand...! The lucid mind doesn't know where to begin...

We can hope that their delusions continue. They are so easily dispatched with truth.

51 posted on 01/06/2008 9:45:24 AM PST by Savage Beast ("History is not just cruel. It is witty." ~Charles Krauthammer)
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To: y6162
I think an impeachment trial would be a good thing

Talk is cheap.
Election '08 is the focus point.
We know multitasking is not a strong suit of the Democrats. Cowardice or "couard"(fr), defined as "one with a tail", does more accurately describe.

This aforementioned impeachment rhetoric is only allowed as background noise, so these "political peasants" remain party motivated.

The financial costs alone to "we the taxpayers" would be enormous! Politics is, you have to remember, all a stage. Those voices alluded to here are from the "extras" or bit players allowed to take part.


Bring it on!

52 posted on 01/06/2008 9:58:04 AM PST by fight_truth_decay
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To: Kaslin

McGovern says that he would gladly “give his life” to help his country. If that’s the case, he should do the honorable thing, retreat to his garage, turn on the car engine and enjoy a Carbon Monoxide sandwich...this guy has been a detriment to this nation ever since he turned in his Uniform for a career in Politics.


53 posted on 01/06/2008 10:02:12 AM PST by MarkDel
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To: Kaslin

So what?


54 posted on 01/06/2008 10:08:28 AM PST by onedoug
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To: Kaslin

Poor old George McGovern has become senile. Why rip the country apart to impeach Bush when his term ends this year anyway? What possible end could come out of this? Note doddering old George has already embraced Hillary though probably because he mistook her for Dennis Kucinich and his space alien friends.


55 posted on 01/06/2008 10:08:37 AM PST by The Great RJ ("Mir we bleiwen wat mir sin" or "We want to remain what we are." ..Luxembourg motto)
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To: Kaslin

Is there a provision for impeaching a former Presidential candidate? That would seem to be the only appropriate response to this dishonest, disloyal, socialist-statist leftist Democrat apologist.

That the Washington Compost gives this guy space to spread this babble is disgusting.


56 posted on 01/06/2008 10:08:43 AM PST by ReleaseTheHounds ("You ask, 'What is our aim?' I can answer in one word: VICTORY - victory - at all costs...")
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To: Kaslin

Man, McGovern has really lost his mind. He is a full-blown moonbat now.


57 posted on 01/06/2008 10:15:37 AM PST by Sender (Feel like, I feel like a poke chop san'wich)
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To: Kaslin

George McGovern was a true American hero in WWII, and deserves our undying gratitude. However, even heroes can grow senile.


58 posted on 01/06/2008 10:16:17 AM PST by norwaypinesavage (Planting trees to offset carbon emissions is like drinking water to offset rising ocean levels)
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To: Kaslin
Dear George:

You haven't been relevant since Mood Rings and Nehru jackets were popular. And even then, the only place you were relevant was in the rarefied atmosphere of Georgetown penthouses. That may explain why you suffered the worst defeat in the history of the United States -- hardly a recommendation for your credibility.

Go away, George. You should have died decades ago, so that your career wouldn't be the only thing in the crypt.

Sincerely,

America

59 posted on 01/06/2008 10:16:23 AM PST by IronJack (=)
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To: Williams
Be very afraid, the current dem candidates are as left wing as McGovern.

If Hillary is in trouble with the Democrat base because she is a "centrist", how far left must the Democrat party be?

60 posted on 01/06/2008 10:19:00 AM PST by okie01 (THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: Ignorance on Parade)
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