Feingold Continues Push To Censure President

[sabra]

http://www.foxreno.com/politics/8425757/detail.html

Feingold Continues Push To Censure President

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., said Sunday that the president is not above the law and continued to make his case for censuring President George W. Bush over domestic spying.

The Wisconsin Democrat told "Fox News Sunday" that Bush "does not have a legal leg to stand on" in regard to his secretive domestic spying program.

Feingold said he wants his resolution to be voted on because the president has broken the law.

[kiteinthewind]

1. Kick!! I missed him on Faux this AM by a few minutes!! Can't wait

to see the clip!
Russ Feingold, a TRUE Patriot!!
:patriot:

[midnight]

2. You go Mr. Feingold

We are with you.

[Blaze Diem]

3. And Senator Feingold is with us.....

Thank You ..

We are witnessing the will of the Highest Powers, the momentum of the universe, God, Allah, Buddah, Jesus Christ, etc., as it unfolds in a most remarkable and revealing way.
The TRUE POWERS of good vs. evil watch over this Nation.
Amen.

[EVDebs]

4. Agreed. Galatians 6 : 7 , and your basic "karma" and commonsense

"What goes around comes around"...

God is indeed not mocked. You REALLY DO reap what you sow. Let those with ears hear.

[AuntiBush]

23. I'll Second that Amen!

Shew. Leaves one breathless. Feingold's like a strong voice from the wilderness for our Nation!

:kick:

[zann725]

44. A REAL Dem, at last! Keep at 'em, Russ! (Principled, and single, too!)

He's got my 'vote.'

[jillan]

5. Thanks - I missed it too!

Forgot to change the dvr time because of
Daylite savings:banghead: Us AZ folks forget about these things.

[Hissyspit]

6. Keep pounding the message home. That's what the Rethugs

have been doing for years. Fight fire with fire.

[fooj]

7. I double-dog dare the treasonous, rat bastards to take it to a vote!

Right on, Russ! Make them put their BS on the RECORD! We'll see how fast the rats jump ship.

Peace.

[Mr_Spock]

8. Good for him - how about a Dem NOT backing down on an issue

...especially an issue that we are so totally RIGHT on.

...stick to it Russ - who cares if you lose - let's get 'em on record!!

[AuntiBush]

24. And he Stands Alone - Ever so Powerful are his Truth in Words

Edited to add: Senator Feingold is not alone. We're with him, at least I know I am for the long haul, regardless.

When he speaks, its like the rally cry for all of us.

[AndyA]

9. The man just never gives up!

And thank God he doesn't!

This, folks, is what being an American leader is all about!

You stand up and do the right thing, even though your peers don't support you. Even though it seems everything is against you, and you press on. You don't give up. You remain confident in your actions. Good is on your side, and the evil ones begin to run and hide.

I love this man, he would make a great President!

[acmavm]

12. Yeah, just what I was thinking. He just may 'push' himself into the

nomination for President. Vice President at the very least.

Imagine, an honest realist in the oval office. It's been so long I'm afraid that I've almost forgotten what that would be like.

[rodeodance]

18. He is a hard worker.

[Imagevision]

10. Feingold is absolutely right about censuring * the man lies to further

his own idea's and views and shares next to nothing with the senate.

[cyberpj]

11. Yes. He's right. And continuing to expose DEMS THAT WON'T STAND UP!

This is something all Dems should have been able to come together on - JESUS!

First Bush made me ashamed of my country.

Now I'm ashamed of my party!!

:cry:

[MadisonProgressive]

13. God save Russ Feingold!

Need I remind him to stay away from small airplanes? I keep thinking of our neighbors in Minnesota - they had a great senator too.

[pberq]

14. Kick & Nominated - Russ Feingold - American patriot

[IndianaGreen]

25. Feingold and a handful of brave Democrats

are standing for the Constitution and the Republic!

[WhiteTara]

15. Feingold/Boxer in 2008

They would be great for the country. Only two senators with any moxie and I admire them both.

[i miss america]

31. Sounds great, but ....

Do you really believe this country is ready for an all Jewish ticket?

[WhiteTara]

36. oh my. They're both Jewish?

Too bad, you are so right. Too bad the Israelis don't have their own Feingold/Boxer. The whole world would be better if they did. Meanwhile...

[bpilgrim]

16. How many will stand with him?

We must encourage our leaders (democrats & republicans) to stand with him on this important issue.

keep up the good fight senator :toast:

peace

[rodeodance]

17. I raise a glass to Feingold

[angryxyouth]

19. I wrote every senator, Only Reply was Bingaman D-NM

Dear Friend :

Thank you for contacting me regarding Senator Russ Feingold's resolution to censure the President for authorizing the National Security Agency (NSA) to intercept domestic communications without a warrant. I appreciate your taking the time to share your views on this important issue.

While I share your deep concerns about the legality of the President's warrantless domestic surveillance program and your desire to hold our elected officials accountable, I believe that passing a resolution censuring the President is not the most productive course of action at this time. I believe that instituting a full and thorough investigation in the Senate Intelligence and Judiciary Committees would better achieve the goal of determining the nature and extent of the program and whether it is being carried out in contravention of the law. In addition, I support an independent investigation into the legality of the President's actions. To this end, I am a cosponsor of S. 2362, the Surveillance Activities Commission Act. S. 2362 was introduced on March 2, 2006, and has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. This legislation would establish an independent commission to investigate the use of wa! rrantless domestic surveillance of American citizens by the Federal government. The Commission would examine and report on any instances of surveillance conducted within the United States after September 11, 2001, and would investigate whether any illegal, improper, or unethical activities were engaged in by the government in conducting such surveillance. Upon conclusion of the investigation, should evidence indicate any illegal behavior, I will take the appropriate steps necessary to hold the Administration accountable for its actions.



I believe that the government must do all it can to confront the threat of terrorism and that we must provide law enforcement with the tools necessary to ensure the safety and protection of our nation's citizens. However, I also believe that this must be done in a lawful manner which also protects the freedoms and liberties guaranteed to us by our constitution. I strongly believe we can defeat terrorism in a manner consistent with our nation's long-standing commitment to the rule of law. It is imperative that our governmental officials act within the scope of the law, and I want to assure you that I will continue to work to hold the Administration accountable for its actions.




Again, thank you for contacting my office. Please do not hesitate to contact me again regarding this or any other issue of importance to you and your community.

Sincerely,

JEFF BINGAMAN
United States Senator

[splat@14]

20. Applaud your move. You gotta ask. I wrote both my senators but expect

nothing of substance (Cornyn & Bailey-Hutchison). They are too busy carrying water for Bush to be bothered by citizens.

Give em hell A/Y!
Splat

[Patchuli]

33. Same answer we got from

the senator in NC, can't remember his name now off the top of my head.

"It's OK to break the law in the name of fighting terra!" NOT.

[beltanefauve]

39. ARRRRRRRRRRGGGGH!

"While I share your deep concerns about the legality of the President's warrantless domestic surveillance program and your desire to hold our elected officials accountable, I believe that passing a resolution censuring the President is not the most productive course of action at this time. I believe that instituting a full and thorough investigation in the Senate Intelligence and Judiciary Committees would better achieve the goal of determining the nature and extent of the program and whether it is being carried out in contravention of the law."

What is there to investigate??? The pResident ADMITTED to domestic wiretapping! And he said he'd do it again! Oh, but it's not a blue dress, so...

[angryxyouth]

41. Hopefully they are just waiting until after the midterms

If they Take back the house and Senate a real investigation can take place. There I go again being optimistic.

[AuntiBush]

21. Senator Feingold is Making My Day, Daily!

:patriot:

Calling, and emailing again this week to let his office know this kid supports him 120 percent!

Feingold 08 is looking very, very appealing. Our hero here, folks.

[AuntiBush]

22. K/N

Would love to see DU place Finegold Censure issue on main page, respectfully - pretty please?

[KAT119]

26. Yes-the Feingold Censure issue on main page...K&R,also

[AuntiBush]

28. Oh, Please, Please Please for all to see!

[AuntiBush]

45. Stateman. Hero. Gore/Finegold 08!

:kick:

[PinkyisBlue]

27. I saw Russ on Fox this morning

and the end result was: Feingold--1, Fox--0.

Feingold was awesome. He countered every bogus argument put out by Fox with clear, honest statements. He never wavered in his views. I had to applaud him several times, as he sounded more presidential than anyone I've heard lately.

[Senator]

29. The Wallace kid was dumber than I imagined (TRANSCRIPT LINK)

Unless he is really a liberal plant. Because he was teeing up idiocy for Feingold to slam.

My favorite part:

And if this were a Democratic president, I think you know and everybody else knows I'd be doing the very same thing. This has nothing to do with political ambition. Believe it or not, it's because I believe in my heart that this is a threat to our system of government, and I will say that on a Bible.

He's even using their own trigger words.

Here's the Rush Transcript.

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[rman]

30. kick

:kick:

[wowfundude]

32. Support Feingold

It amazes me how the guy is left hanging at the end of a branch.

[gauguin57]

34. This censure should be over Bush's lying to get us into Iraq.

First that, then domestic spying.

[ClassWarrior]

35. Any port in a storm.

NGU.

[SKKY]

37. Keep up th good fight Russ!

[SleeplessinSoCal]

38. He's sending out really nice thank you notes

I've never received such a thoughtful email. He's ready for a long fight.

[Bushknew]

40. THIS IS WHAT WE SHOULD BE FOCUSING ON

Feingold for president!!!! K&R

[Vidar]

42. aplauding Feingold.

[confludemocrat]

43. He's stepping in to fill a huge leadership vacuum in the Dem party

and not caving or being craven like so many others. Got that, Kerry, Biden, Bayh, Clinton, Obama, Richardson?