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Democrats Might Slap The Shit Out Of Bush’s Wrist

Submitted by FearTheReaper

Edited by erin_broadley

Tags: Russ Feingold, Harry Reid, Censure, Bush



George W. Bush must be a very scared man today because the Democrats are thinking about officially calling him a bad man. Senator Russ Feingold says he will offer two censure resolutions for Bush’s handling of the Iraq war and his “assault” on the Constitution. I think we can safely assume Bush is curled up in a corner right now, crying and mumbling, “Why?,” over and over.

Censure may be the most useless thing the Senate can do.

Censure is a procedure for publicly reprimanding a public official for inappropriate behavior. When the President is censured, it serves merely as a condemnation and has no direct effect on the validity of presidency, nor are there any other particular legal consequences.


Pretty scary, huh? To date, Andrew Jackson is the only president to have ever been censured. It occurred on March 28, 1834 and to this day it haunts his legacy. The first thing Americans think of when his name is mentioned is, “Oh, he was a bad boy.” Of course, in 1937 control of Congress switched parties and Jackson's censure was reversed. It's a powerful tool, yield it with caution!

One censure resolution would scold Bush for going to war without adequate military preparation and issuing misleading statements. (I’m actually not sure when Bush has issued a statement we can trust) The other censure resolution would chastise Bush for all of the illegal acts he has committed, like disregarding the Geneva Conventions by torturing prisoners of war, using signing statements to override congressional lawmaking authority, eavesdropping on Americans without court warrants, refusing to comply with Congressional subpoenas, ordering ex-employees to not comply with Congressional subpoenas, firing federal prosecutors for political reasons, infusing media with government propaganda, placing "gatekeepers" in all federal agencies who report directly to the White House, arresting peaceful protestors and manipulating the terror alert system to instill fear in Americans.

"This is an opportunity for people to say, let's at least reflect on the record that something terrible has happened here," said Feingold. "This administration has weakened America in a way that is frightful."


Too bad there isn’t anything else in the constitution that deals with what to do when the president breaks the law and misleads the country into going to war. It would be really great if there were.

Feingold wanted to censure Bush back in 2006, but only three of his fellow Democrats were on board with the idea. It is doubtful he will find anyone to agree with him this time, either. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has already said he doesn’t like the idea.

Reid said he would not go along with them and said the Senate needs to focus on finishing spending bills on defense and homeland security.

"We have a lot of work to do," Reid said. "The president already has the mark of the American people — he's the worst president we ever had. I don't think we need a censure resolution in the Senate to prove that."


Give ‘em hell, Harry! Actually, Harry, low approval ratings are not a punishment. They actually give you a mandate to go after the fucker with every weapon you have. People dislike him more than his father, which is really saying something. He should have been censured a long time ago and Congress should now be looking at more severe punishments. Like impeachment.

Would impeachment succeed? Probably not. But that’s not why it’s in the Constitution. It is the duty of Congress to impeach a president when he is acting so far outside the law. But the Democrats are a ball less crew of chickenshits. The Republicans went after Clinton when it was obvious he would not be removed from office. Why? They believed he had broken the law. Did they suffer during the next election? No, they ended up controlling all branches of government – even though the majority of Americans disagreed with their decision.

But here are the Democrats, taking no action against the most unpopular president since Nixon. Losing control of Congress is what the Democrats fear and so, they do nothing. Their lack of action against Bush is purely for political reasons. The man is a reckless, lying, religious nut. Impeachment was created for Bush. Too bad Democrats work from a position of fear and not strength.

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Keri

Keri

SUICIDEGIRL

Virginia, USA

JUL 23, 2007 01:56 PM

graphicsman77 said:
Fascism? You people have simply let your feverish dislike/hatred for the man and all he stands for push you to the brink of insanity.



yes. fascism.

fas·cism
n.
often Fascism
A. system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.

_kungfoo_

_kungfoo_

Los Angeles, CA
April 2005

JUL 23, 2007 02:22 PM

graphicsman77 said:
He's a waste of space who thinks it's okay to silence the dissent of the American Corporations in the name of campaign finance reform.



Fixed that for you.

Secondly, if they democrats do try to impeach Bush (or slap the shit out of his wrist as it was put), I hope he knocks the Dems the FUCK OUT!



joker_

joker_

Minneapolis, MN
October 2005

JUL 23, 2007 02:40 PM

graphicsman77 said:
What are you gonna do Fiengold when Bush runs wild on you? Dems, you better understand brotha, the Bushomaniacs aren't gonna put up with you! Don't mess with the Pythons. Rawr!! (t-shirt ripped)


LEtranger

Letranger

Brooklyn, NY
September 2005

JUL 23, 2007 02:54 PM

Keri said:

graphicsman77 said:
Fascism? You people have simply let your feverish dislike/hatred for the man and all he stands for push you to the brink of insanity.



yes. fascism.

fas·cism
n.
often Fascism
A. system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.




also google the '14 characteristics of fascism' and tell me which administration it reminds you of.

soft_shoulder

soft_shoulder

Madison, WI
May 2006

JUL 23, 2007 03:55 PM

shapeshifter23 said:
For What It's Worth [copy/pasted email from Democrats.com}...

SPOILERS! (Click to view)

"We've reached the impeachment moment for Vice President Dick Cheney. We've pushed the cosponsor list for H. Res. 333 up to 14. Chairman John Conyers says that if we get 3 more he'll begin the impeachment proceedings.

"And many Congress Members must be recognizing that there is no other path available. Cheney and Bush have repeatedly refused to comply with subpoenas, ordered former staffers not to comply, and announced that the Justice Department will not enforce contempt citations from Congress. When a special prosecutor attempted to hold this administration accountable, Cheney's chief of staff obstructed justice, and Cheney persuaded Bush to commute his sentence. There is no course left for Congress but Impeachment.

"On Monday, July 23rd, the fifth anniversary of the meeting that produced the Downing Street Minutes, Cindy Sheehan [whom we all love so well here, FTR], Ray McGovern, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Ann Wright, Debra Sweet, Dave Lindorff, David Swanson, Jodie Evans, Medea Benjamin, Kevin Zeese, and Tina Richards will lead a march to Chairman Conyers office and not leave until he agrees to begin impeachment proceedings.

"If you cannot be there, you can take two minutes on Monday and do two things: phone Chairman Conyers at 202-225-5126 and ask him to start the impeachment of Dick Cheney; and phone your own Congress Member at 202-224-3121 and ask them to immediately call Conyers' office to express their support for impeachment. Your Congress Member might be one of the three needed, not just to keep impeachment activists out of jail but to keep this nation from devolving into dictatorship.

"Also email your Representatives:
http://www.democrats.com/peoplesemailnetwork/73 "





Hmmmm.

chikinhammr

chikinhammr

Orlando, FL
April 2006

JUL 23, 2007 03:59 PM

I totally agree with 51% of this article.

Domo_Kun

Domo_Kun

Rockford, IL
March 2005

JUL 23, 2007 03:59 PM

Alfiero said:
I have way too much to say on this topic so all I'm going to say is go to www.tv-links.co.uk
then go to documentaries
then watch "America: Freedom to Fascism" it may open your eyes to many things, many people don't know (ie. there is no law requiring american citizens to pay "income tax")



The Sixteenth Amendment, as well as United States v. Sullivan, Swallow v. United States, Brushaber v. Union Pac. RR Co., United States v. Keig, and Hatfield v. Commissioner would like a word with you.

Also, you may want to read this.

campusninja

campusninja

Columbia, MO
January 2007

JUL 23, 2007 05:46 PM

I thought electing Democrats to the senate and house would some how control this administration but apparently they are all spineless. This man through misleading and disregard for the constitution has gotten thousands killed. He is a domestic terrorist and the best the Democrats can do is Censure him. I am can't believe the disarray our government is in. It is run by bullies and no one will stand up to them, all they will do is say yeah he is mean but what can you do. Clinton was impeached for lying under oath and Bush has done far worse and they have not moved toward impeachment since it was proposed. I am frankly ashamed at the sad state of this democracy.

NickFaust

NickFaust

USA
April 2004

JUL 23, 2007 05:58 PM

campusninja said:
I thought electing Democrats to the senate and house would some how control this administration but apparently they are all spineless. This man through misleading and disregard for the constitution has gotten thousands killed. He is a domestic terrorist and the best the Democrats can do is Censure him. I am can't believe the disarray our government is in. It is run by bullies and no one will stand up to them, all they will do is say yeah he is mean but what can you do. Clinton was impeached for lying under oath and Bush has done far worse and they have not moved toward impeachment since it was proposed. I am frankly ashamed at the sad state of this democracy.



Sorry, but it doesn't work like that. You need more than a majority to set the agenda in the face of a hostile minority, you need a super majority, and neither the House or the Senate has this. That is why there have been no veto overides, that is why the war is not defunded and that is why Pelosi initially refused to consider impeachment. In the end it will be a big mess that accomplishes little more that provide the Repuglies with a hobby horse to whip the shit out of as the '08 elections approach.

However, since this Congress is going to accomplish little else until the American people grow a set and throw the Republicans completely the fuck out, I think that they should go for it.

In end you know the American people got exactly the government they elected.

FearTheReaper

FearTheReaper

NEWSWIRE

I'm lost

JUL 23, 2007 06:13 PM

NickFaust said:

campusninja said:
I thought electing Democrats to the senate and house would some how control this administration but apparently they are all spineless. This man through misleading and disregard for the constitution has gotten thousands killed. He is a domestic terrorist and the best the Democrats can do is Censure him. I am can't believe the disarray our government is in. It is run by bullies and no one will stand up to them, all they will do is say yeah he is mean but what can you do. Clinton was impeached for lying under oath and Bush has done far worse and they have not moved toward impeachment since it was proposed. I am frankly ashamed at the sad state of this democracy.



Sorry, but it doesn't work like that. You need more than a majority to set the agenda in the face of a hostile minority, you need a super majority, and neither the House or the Senate has this. That is why there have been no veto overides, that is why the war is not defunded and that is why Pelosi initially refused to consider impeachment. In the end it will be a big mess that accomplishes little more that provide the Repuglies with a hobby horse to whip the shit out of as the '08 elections approach.

However, since this Congress is going to accomplish little else until the American people grow a set and throw the Republicans completely the fuck out, I think that they should go for it.

In end you know the American people got exactly the government they elected.



They actually don't need 60 votes to defund the war. They only need to not vote on another funding bill. That would end all funding. Dems could then just say to Bush, "you have until March 2008 to get the soldiers out." It is the only way this will end. But it takes balls.

Dark_Templar

Dark_Templar

Auburn, CA
June 2004

JUL 23, 2007 07:57 PM


Bush is curled up in a corner right now, crying and mumbling


LOL

Actually he probably doing a couple of lines of blow, while trying to figure out where to fist fuck the Democrats next wink


They only need to not vote on another funding bill. That would end all funding.



Yeah......... that will just mean the troops will have to fight with less funding..... ie..... supplies/ vehicles/ armor....... Fuck That!

NickFaust

NickFaust

USA
April 2004

JUL 23, 2007 08:41 PM

Dark_Templar said:


Bush is curled up in a corner right now, crying and mumbling


LOL

Actually he probably doing a couple of lines of blow, while trying to figure out where to fist fuck the Democrats next wink


They only need to not vote on another funding bill. That would end all funding.



Yeah......... that will just mean the troops will have to fight with less funding..... ie..... supplies/ vehicles/ armor....... Fuck That!



Okay, and whose fault would that be? If the will of the people and the will of the Congress is that the occupation of Mesopotamia should end, but the Executive elects to defy them, then that is on his shoulders.

Let us please try to keep in mind that he represents but one branch of the government and they all serve the people (or at least they are supposed to.)

Dark_Templar

Dark_Templar

Auburn, CA
June 2004

JUL 23, 2007 08:51 PM

NickFaust said:

Dark_Templar said:


Bush is curled up in a corner right now, crying and mumbling


LOL

Actually he probably doing a couple of lines of blow, while trying to figure out where to fist fuck the Democrats next wink


They only need to not vote on another funding bill. That would end all funding.



Yeah......... that will just mean the troops will have to fight with less funding..... ie..... supplies/ vehicles/ armor....... Fuck That!



Okay, and whose fault would that be? If the will of the people and the will of the Congress is that the occupation of Mesopotamia should end, but the Executive elects to defy them, then that is on his shoulders.

Let us please try to keep in mind that he represents but one branch of the government and they all serve the people (or at least they are supposed to.)



Agreed .......but I think that as long as Bush is president nothing will change, I have to admit for being a dumb texas ranch-boy, the guy has alot of juice and no-one has been able to stop this crusade so far. I think were stuck until hes out of office. I feel sorry for whoever succeeds him and has to clean up after this mess..............

WADO

WADO

Brooklyn, NY
March 2006

JUL 23, 2007 11:05 PM

"Service is the epitome of self-control, and that's the line you crossed about 5 miles back. This is your tip."

This is more useful than censoring because you can write it on the back of a check when you have a bad waiter who doesn't refill the coffee.

Tiger_Fodder

Tiger_Fodder

Braintree, MA
June 2007

JUL 24, 2007 06:15 PM

Democrats have no balls! They are as much to blame for the horrors of the Bush administration than the Republicans.

When the Nazis came for the Jews and the "good Germans" did nothing, they were just as culpable. The Democrats are the "good Germans."

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