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NC Democratic Party Convention in High Point

Impeachment Resolution

RESOLUTION ASKING NC LEGISLATORS TO FILE IMPEACHMENT ARTICLES     

Whereas Section 603 of section LIII of Jefferson’s Rules of the US House rules for the 109th Congress permits the inception of impeachment proceedings by charges transmitted from the legislature of a state; and

Section 603 of section LIII of Jefferson’s Rules of the US House rules for the 109th Congress permits the inception of impeachment proceedings by charges transmitted from the legislature of a state; and 

Whereas George W. Bush, President of the United States, has so conducted himself and his administration as to cause the people of the State of North Carolina to doubt his integrity and to believe that his official actions as president are subject to corrupt influences; and

Whereas the North Carolina Democratic Party has passed a resolution calling for the impeachment of George W. Bush; and

Whereas the North Carolina State Executive Committee also voted for the impeachment of George W. Bush, Richard Cheney and Alberto Gonzales in January 2006; therefore, 

the North Carolina State Executive Committee also voted for the impeachment of George W. Bush, Richard Cheney and Alberto Gonzales in January 2006; therefore, 

Be it resolved that this North Carolina Democratic Party convention asks our Representatives in the State of North Carolina (the senate concurring) to petition the US House of Representatives to start investigations of George W. Bush and his administration to the end that George W. Bush may be impeached and removed from office, and in doing so to follow the example set by California Assemblyman Paul Koretz in his submission of impeachment resolutions; and

Be it further resolved that the Secretary of State for North Carolina give, and is hereby instructed to certify, to each Senator and Representative in the Congress of the United States, under the great seal of the State of North Carolina, a copy of this resolution and the prior impeachment resolution, and notification of its adoption by the Democratic Party of the State of North Carolina at their convention in June 2006. 

That the Secretary of State for North Carolina give, and is hereby instructed to certify, to each Senator and Representative in the Congress of the United States, under the great seal of the State of North Carolina, a copy of this resolution and the prior impeachment resolution, and notification of its adoption by the Democratic Party of the State of North Carolina at their convention in June 2006. 

It passed!!!  Now we all have to lobby our state representatives and senators to get going on this!

 

Tags: Domestic Issues, Other Political Thoughts by dancewater
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Kos under Fire

I guess this is one of those things that come with notoriety.  If they are not talking about you than you are not significant… I guess.  The first time I noted the DailyKos in the mass media was a comment that was made on the Bill O’Reilly’s show, the Factor, if I’m not mistaken (it could have been Sean Hannity - aren’t they basically the same?).  This happened about three to four weeks ago.  Since then, Markos Moulitsas, founder of the DailyKos, has shown up in the national media on multiple occasions.  Unfortunately, most of those occasions have been to paint him or portray him as a far left wing lunatic.  Today is no different.  David Brooks of the New York Times has written a column devoted to portraying Markos as some dictatorial leader who has “squadrons of rabid lambs” at his beck and call.

I’m surprised that David Brooks would stoop this low.  He is talking about a world which he really has no firsthand knowledge — as far as I can tell.  I have no idea how much time David Brooks spends reading the DailyKos.  As far as I know he has never posted a response on a progressive web site. 

Markos appears to me to be a thoughtful and responsible progressive activist.  He appears to be passionate about the progressive movement.  He is extremely knowledgeable and reads a ton of material to keep informed.  The fact that he and Jerome Armstrong (MyDD) agree on a lot of topics should be no mystery anyone.  They are friends.  They have spent the last three to four years talking about politics.  Writing about politics.  Trying to find a viable strategy for progressives to win.  Who would be surprised that they seem to back the same candidates?

If they’re talking about you that means you’re making a difference.  Keep on making a difference Markos!!

Tags: Blogging issues, Media by ecthompson
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Santorum Grabbin’ for straws

Think Progess does a better job of debunking this than I could.  I will say that Santorum is way behind in his Senate Race.  He needs something big to swing support his way. 

From Think Progress:

Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) took to the microphone today to announce a shocking discovery — that WMD have been found in Iraq:

Congressman Hoekstra and I are here today to say that we have found weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, chemical weapons. … Since 2003, coalition forces have recovered approximately 500 weapons munitions which contain degraded mustard or sarin nerve agent. Despite many efforts to locate and destroy Iraq’s pre-Gulf War chemical munitions, filled and unfilled pre-Gulf War chemical munitions are assessed to still exist.

The Bush administration commissioned the Iraq Survey Group to determine whether in fact any WMD existed in Iraq. After a year and half of meticulously combing through the country, here’s what the administration’s own inspectors reported:

While a small number of old, abandoned chemical munitions have been discovered, ISG judges that Iraq unilaterally destroyed its undeclared chemical weapons stockpile in 1991. There are no credible Indications that Baghdad resumed production of chemical munitions thereafter, a policy ISG attributes to Baghdad’s desire to see sanctions lifted, or rendered ineffectual, or its fear of force against it should WMD be discovered.

The White House should immediately announce whether it stands with Santorum or whether it stands behind the review conducted by Charles Duelfer and the Iraq Survey Group. Recall, in October 2004, Bush said of Duelfer’s analysis:

The chief weapons inspector, Charles Duelfer, has now issued a comprehensive report that confirms the earlier conclusion of David Kay that Iraq did not have the weapons that our intelligence believed were there.

Fox News isn’t waiting for an administration statement. Their right wing pundits are already peddling the story as truth. Host John Gibson: “Sen. Rick Santorum announcing a startling find … In fact, WMDs were found in Iraq.”

 

 
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Tags: Domestic Issues, Media, Mess O'Potamia (Iraq/Iran/Israel/Palestine) by ecthompson
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Da’ Daily Show

Ken Melman, chairman of the Republican Party, is on The Daily Show. Jon asks how did the Republicans become parsers. The answer was surprisingly honest. Honesty in politics. How crazy is that?

 
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Tags: General, Media, The Daily Show by ecthompson
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