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.
Here's what I think could happen in 2008, some good, some bad, and a whole lot of ugly.
For purposes of stimulating some out-of-the-box thinking, I've come up with some scenarios that may seem over-the-top, but I hope the extreme visions might provide lessons for action.
Fox Clowns Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly have trouble relating to others. Ron Paul supporters chase Sean Hannity and the Secret Service has a chat with Bill O'Reilly.
Today's Quote:
"One has but to bear in mind the process of politics to realize that its path of good intentions is full of pitfalls: wire-pulling, intriguing, flattering, lying, cheating; in fact, chicanery of every description, whereby the political aspirant can achieve success. Added to that is a complete demoralization of character and conviction, until nothing is left that would make one hope for anything from such a human derelict. Time and time again the people were foolish enough to trust, believe, and support with their last farthing aspiring politicians, only to find themselves betrayed and cheated."
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Emma Goldman
Editor's Notes & Rants:
Biden and Dodd have dropped out of the race. I really thought more would have yesterday. With the
NH primary today, I expect the field will thin out some more by the end of the week.
Hillary campaign chair (and former DNC chair) Terry
McAuliffe hints that the fix is in: Hillary will be the nominee regardless of the fact that she's losing. It is refreshing to hear someone so high up admit the truth about the No Longer Democratic party.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine "half a million dead Iraqi kids are just fine by me" Albright has an
op-ed in the LA Times today, more like an obituary for democracy.
Merrill Lynch says US is already in a recession. Well, duh! 80% of America is worse off than it's been since the 40s, and only the richest 1% have seen a gain since the Bush/Cheney coup in 2000.
Why I Believe Bush Must Go
Nixon Was Bad. These Guys Are Worse.
