Does anyone think Hussein looks over his shoulder, and wonders if his next unconstitutional act will get him impeached and convicted? No, the practical power of impeachment no longer exists.
The Framers gave us a nonviolent means of removing oppressors. Instead of storming the White House and doing nasty things to Him and his ministers, we are supposed to calmly remove Him from office. That is no longer possible.
And yet wouldn't you think with the history in this country of assassinations and attempted assassinations that he would at least hesitate just a little?
I believe that you pretty well nailed it.