Golden Boy? Where did you get that idea? And where did you get that I or we or whoever was mad at Kucinich? If you meant my remark about Democrats' usual excuse for inaction rearing its ugly head, I didn't mean to express anger so much as frustration, or general weariness of the same thing that Democrats typically use to try and suck us into voting for them. I'm certainly not angry with Dennis Kucinich, for a Democrat, he looks pretty good and he could even earn my vote. But since he's a Democrat I think he needs help and shielding from slipping into that horrible Democrat habit of compromising away vital issues until they melt into some kind of mish-mosh of luke warm actions that some political strategist has deemed okay and won't hurt electability. Gee, let's give the electorate some nebulous plans about educating the children, protecting the elderly and the environment, keeping everyone healthy, and putting a chicken in every pot.
In the case of impeachment, I feel its imperative to pursue. Regarding your question about whether I would still 'push' it as a good idea if every 'liberal' came out and said it was a bad idea, well yes, I hope I would have that courage of conviction that I want my leaders to have, but the truth is, I want more from my leaders than I'm sure that I could live up to myself. But you're certainly right that if I was alone in thinking it was a bad idea, it would give me great pause, and it would be very hard to continue to push it. Luckily, that isn't the case, many smart people have actually looked at the merits and realize how strong the case against Bush & Co really is and have contributed their time and effort into building articles of impeachment. I don't think they're perfect and could possibly be improved by being even more narrowly defined, but the work that has gone into them is certainly compelling.
I would be happy to hear a good reason not to pursue impeachment. So far, I've already stated why the ones I've heard from Congressman Kucinich aren't convincing, but I'm open to being convinced. But don't bother preaching at me if you haven't read the articles for impeachment and decided for yourself why impeachment isn't important. When you do, let me know what you think.
Bobby
p.s. Another important document to read is the PNAC report
Rebuilding America's Defenses -written in September of 2000.
This document will give you the background in order to understand the nature and motives behind Bush & Co.'s crimes.
re: Jerry
Date Edited: 13 Apr 2003 11:26:09 AM
In the case of impeachment, I feel its imperative to pursue. Regarding your question about whether I would still 'push' it as a good idea if every 'liberal' came out and said it was a bad idea, well yes, I hope I would have that courage of conviction that I want my leaders to have, but the truth is, I want more from my leaders than I'm sure that I could live up to myself. But you're certainly right that if I was alone in thinking it was a bad idea, it would give me great pause, and it would be very hard to continue to push it. Luckily, that isn't the case, many smart people have actually looked at the merits and realize how strong the case against Bush & Co really is and have contributed their time and effort into building articles of impeachment. I don't think they're perfect and could possibly be improved by being even more narrowly defined, but the work that has gone into them is certainly compelling.
I would be happy to hear a good reason not to pursue impeachment. So far, I've already stated why the ones I've heard from Congressman Kucinich aren't convincing, but I'm open to being convinced. But don't bother preaching at me if you haven't read the articles for impeachment and decided for yourself why impeachment isn't important. When you do, let me know what you think.
Bobby
p.s. Another important document to read is the PNAC report
Rebuilding America's Defenses -written in September of 2000.
This document will give you the background in order to understand the nature and motives behind Bush & Co.'s crimes.
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