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Posted by: Spadecaller 1 year, 12 months agoAttempting to impeach VP Dick Cheney, three members of the Judiciary Committe take their case to op-ed pages of the nation's largest Republican owned newspapers. They were turned down by every one -- including the New York Times, Washington Post and Miami Herald -- so now one of the lawmakers has taken his campaign to the Internet. Story and video.
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Spadecaller
Dec. 15, 2007, 6:52 a.m.For those who would like to sing along:
It's beginning to look a lot like...
Russia -- everywhere you go.
Wake up folks! The real news is rapidly diappearing.
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Spadecaller
Dec. 15, 2007, 7:48 a.m."The three Democrats wrote an op-ed to announce their position, but none of the nation's leading newspapers would publish it - just as they refuse to include impeachment in their polls, and just as they refuse to publish their own investigations of the crimes of the Bush Administration. Why? Because the Corporate Media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Republican Party, as it has been since the Reagan Revolution of 1980."
Which are the more important aspects of this story: the attempt to impeach Cheney or the fact that these major newspapers would not carry the Congressmen's news release?
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hyperbola
Dec. 15, 2007, 9:10 a.m.This is just one more example of how US media has largely become corporate propaganda. AND, it will get worse.
Media Consolidation Inevitable by FCC On Dec. 18th
Politics รข;; Bill Moyer's report on Tuesday's FCC vote to allow media consolidation. From a companion blog: "(Their) plan is opposed by minority groups, a majority of the public, and...lawmakers from both parties." Make no mistake: consolidating news outlets is one more goal of silencing opposition. Wonder why only PBS is covering this important story
http://www.propeller.com/viewstory/2007/12/15/m...
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walden3
Dec. 15, 2007, 9:13 a.m.To me the story is about the stranglehold and single-mindedness that the Media now display. Time and time again over the past 12 years we have seen the media fail in its mission as the Fourth Estate. The founders ensured freedom for the media not so we could hear endless banter about presidential or celebrity sexcapades, but so the American people could be informed concerning matters important to our country.
Even the latest NIE that came out about the Administration knowing Iran stopped it pursuit of nukes in 2003, but still chose to attempt to lead us into another elective war has drawn very little traction.
That alone is an impeachable offense.
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thaw
Dec. 15, 2007, 9:52 a.m.the reluctance to impeach any of these....."turds", is because that would show the us gov't as faulty. and none of them want the states shown in this light, on the world stage.
it's a better deal to let the world believe that the states have simply "lost it's way", rather than "railroaded off the bridge, into the canyon".
none of the people that will be left standing after dec.08, want the negative influence to overshadow "their" governance.
the problem is, what have the turds, in store for the world, in the next year?
and now, at this point, is it prudent to go through an impeachment. how long would proceedings take, to have these people removed? how much would it cost?
one thing is for sure. it's going to be an interesting year.
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Spadecaller
Dec. 15, 2007, 10:01 a.m.As jordan said:
"But what about us? Why do we continue to accept the use of our air waves for propaganda?"
One of the best ways to challenge the mainstream media is to show them the power of the internet. Together we can do what we cannot do alone.
Please take 2 seconds and sign Wexler's petition; then we know we are doing everyting to support those that ARE trying to represent us. Then send a friend or two this link and our influence will grow. Invite others to this story and invite them to petition our government. It IS up to us.
Let me announe it here; I signed the petition, because I support the impeachment of VP Cheney. What about you?
Rep. Wexler needs to collect 50,000 signatures to convince his Democratic colleagues that the American people truly support impeachment hearings.
You can sign the petiton here:
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getreal1
Dec. 15, 2007, 10:16 a.m.We have to show these thugs that would be dictators don't belong in America. Clinton's situation had nothing to do with We The People having their rights, freedoms and perseverance being in jeopardy. These people have capitalized by making our nation poor. When I have to pay 750.00 for a two bedroom house that is only worth 350.00 a month or less than that plus fix it too. You can bet this nation has a problem. Right now I don't care what it may cost. I don't think they need a court appointed lawyer. They have made plenty of money. In fact if we were to attach everything they own we would probably see the national deficit cut in half.
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Spadecaller
Dec. 15, 2007, 10:37 a.m.I remember thinking when Nixon was under fire for obstruction of justice, they'll we'll bring this crook down. But we did.
These are more difficult times, but to conclude that it can't be done is a self-fulfilling prophecy. We can do it, if we unite and exert our influence. What do you have to lose? Let's do more than pontificate.
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Francisca
Dec. 15, 2007, 11:22 a.m." People are just afraid that we would just putting the shoe on the other foot and just doing...what the Republicans did to Bill Clinton " It's the time to show that they are above this kind of vengeance. No?
After all Bush and Cheney will be leaving the White House for good in 13 months!
I believe that New-York Times, Washington Post and Miami Herald can be impartial enough. Can we trust?
I wouldn't like to be accused of interference in your business......Politic has always been very, very unfair!
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Francisca
Dec. 15, 2007, 11:56 a.m.I was thinking: Strange country! Where "a" Clinton would succeed "a" Bush who succeeded "a" Clinton who succeeded "an" other Bush!!! It would be amusing if I wasn't so tragic. May be you are right
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rumple4skin
Dec. 15, 2007, 12:02 p.m.Our free press is again complicit in ignoring the valued and necessary opinion of the people. The American people sent a message via the last election which opined we needed a leadership change. By now the putrid stench of betrayal must be filling the nostrils of everyone who voted for courage and their lungs suffocating with disbelief that nothing is being done. We have, for the most part, lost our press to the very big money that is running the nation. We must, again, vote out every democrastinator and republican who wont listen. We won't have and do not deserve a free press if we continue to allow another cycle of 'business as usual'. WE have to recapture our government in order to take back a truly free press.
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rumple4skin
Dec. 15, 2007, 1:33 p.m.WTF does semper fidelis mean regards this discussion. Marines represent never giving up. Respectfully, I ask : Wimper fidelis??
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Natureboy
Dec. 15, 2007, 2:28 p.m."I will say what I have to say on whatever day I feel like saying it."
I have no doubts ;-)
usmc86, anybody can use any term they choose on this board, as long as it doesn't violate the terms of use.
But if those reading your comments don't understand why you employ a term, and you decline to clarify, then your post has failed the basic purpose of language, which is communication.
I get the sense from your earlier post that you were deriding defeatist attitudes - was that the point?
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donald51
Dec. 15, 2007, 3:11 p.m.usmc, didn't you serve because you believe in the equality of Americans and adherance to the Constitution and international law like the Geneva Convention? Can't you see that maintaining the higher moral ground in this battle of ideologies... like finally trying to win the hearts and minds in Iraq ... are liberal characteristics!
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rumple4skin
Dec. 15, 2007, 3:23 p.m.USMC - I have no reason to disrespect the Marine Corps and do trust you didn't misunderstand my response. My belief that everyone in America has a protected right to say most anything desired is one I hold very dear. When three members of the Judiciary Committe take their case to op-ed pages of the nation's largest Republican owned newspapers and are denied the forum ... what are we sho joind the U.S. military to think? Defend the Constitution of the U.S. What did you become a Marine to defend? Ending each well-phrased comment with your "SEMPER FIDELIS" is respected but cliche. Akin to pasting the worn-out yellow ribbon symbolizing some version of supporting the troops on your SUV. Issues of freedom of speech and expression are never dead in the water, Marine.
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Silverghost
Dec. 15, 2007, 4:22 p.m.Directions are confusing to this crowd, '86.
This is the rabble rousing crowd that want to spend all our taxpayer $$ for another useless hate-gendered investigation. -Rev. S
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Spadecaller
Dec. 15, 2007, 5:06 p.m.Silverghost:
We need to restore our constituion that has been trampled on by this administration.
Do you think my motives and those of us who advocate a fair and impartial impeachment of Dick Cheney are rooted in hatred?
If so, your judgement of people is poorly lacking; that, or your partisan bias is blinding you to the facts.
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rumple4skin
Dec. 15, 2007, 3:37 p.m.USMC - I have no reason to disrespect the Marine Corps and do trust you didn't misunderstand my response. My belief that everyone in America has a protected right to say most anything desired is one I hold very dear. When three members of the Judiciary Committe take their case to op-ed pages of the nation's largest Republican owned newspapers and are denied the forum ... what are we who joind the U.S. military to think? Defend the Constitution of the U.S. What did you become a Marine to defend? Ending each well-phrased comment with your "SEMPER FIDELIS" is respected but, in your case, cliche - Akin to pasting the symbolic yellow ribbon touting some perverted version of supporting the troops on your SUV. Issues of freedom of speech and expression are never dead in the water, Marine. I don't pick battles, wimper fi, I try to respectfully enter intelligent discussions and contribute to the communication thread. Personal attacks, are not encouraged, Marine.
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Hobe
Dec. 15, 2007, 3:55 p.m.Spurned by major newspapers, Congressman takes 'impeach...
Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL), this Do-Nothing congressman is one of the main reasons the So-Called new democratic Congress is a major Failure and a Major Disgrace...
Vote the Do-Nothings Bums Out.....
Is it Fair to say, one could list Robert Wexler democratic congressman accomplishments on one sheet of 1 ply Tolet tissue???
This is how Your Hard Earned Tax Dollars are being spent..
What a disgrace...
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Spadecaller
Dec. 15, 2007, 4:46 p.m.Some think a third party will solve our problems. I don't.
What would give the third party immunity from the same corruption inherent in the current system?
The real underlying issue is how to make it possible for any CANDIDATE to get a fair opportunity to win elections in a system that has been corrupted by money from lobbyists and special interest groups.
If lobbying is not outlawed altogether and effective campaign reform is not insitituted, I believe we all, whether Democrat, Republican, or Independent -- we all are pretending that we have something more to do with this government than we actually do.
How does one change a corporate dictatorship? Isn't that the most important question facing us today in America?
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Spadecaller
Dec. 15, 2007, 4:12 p.m."That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
The people are no longer represented by Congress or the Executive branch, and the Judicial branch has been compromised. That is an obvious statement of fact.
This should not be a partisan issue. To defend our constitution and to restore it to functioning again is the responsibility of all Americans on both sides of the aisle.
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Klarissa
Dec. 15, 2007, 4:14 p.m.I can't believe that the Dems would put out this much effort to make Pelosi president of the US.
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Amazing1
Dec. 15, 2007, 4:48 p.m.If we do not impeach the yahoos that currently hold sway in the oval office than we will be considered stupid, gutless, powerless on complicit in the actions and lies of this administration. Which one do you want to be.
The reputation and sound values of this nation have been dragged through the latrine by these Bushbots. And it is long past time to ride them out of town on a rail.
My favorite fantasy: Georgie in an orange jump suit sporting handcuffs and ankle shackled he hobbles down a hallway underneath a banner that reads "Mission Accomplished."
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