Impeachment - Go after Cheney

[AValdoux]

Investigations are the first priority but I think they will link Cheney to just about anything they look into; torture, energy policy, Iraq, etc. Also it would keep him and his staff busy and it would remove his influence over the Bush administration's policies. Cheney's popularity numbers make him an easier target. What would the GOP do if Cheney has to resign? Who would they put in his place? This person would most likely run for president in 2008. The GOP then couldn't run an "outsider" in 2008, "calling for change". A 2008 GOP candidate linked to Bush would help the Democratic party in 2008.

Any thoughts on going after Cheney?


AValdoux

[Pierre.Suave]

1. My thought

is it is a brilliant idea, I have been saying the same thing for YEARS!

hell, we can impeach Bush, Cheney, judges, etc... Why stop at one when they are all criminally culpable.

[billybob537]

2. First you cut the head off.

Then the snake dies!
Long live President Pelosi!!!!

[lojasmo]

3. Bad idea. BUSH would appoint McCain, making him incumbent.

BAD BAD BAD idea.

[No Exit]

5. Oh, come ON!!! Please! Is there no courage???

Is there no one willing to get out there and just DO IT, consequences be damned? Do it (impeach) because it's the right thing to do?

Bush would NOT "appoint McCain"! I am not attacking you personally, but really, I just have to say that that idea is about as possible as... as is the idea that Bush might finally grow a brain!

Yes, we have seen those photos of McCain sucking up to Bush, big-time. (We're saving them for when McCain runs!) But while McCain may have done that, he has only done it because it was politically expedient at the time. Do you seriously think McCain has ever had a single moment of real SINCERITY??

Bush fought McCain tooth and nail in the 1999-2000 primaries. He and Rove did everything but throw SHIT on the man. Bush has no love for McCain, and I truly believe Bush doesn't give a hot damn whether McCain ever becomes president or not. I have a strong feeling that Bush is looking forward more every day to the day when he can go back to "Rancho Borracho" and return to his usual status of being an idle rich asshole whose entire income is PASSIVE income.

[lojasmo]

8. "Consequences be damned" is BAD policy.

[Geoff R. Casavant]

4. Some things to consider

Remember if Cheney is impeached and removed from office, Bush doesn't get a free pick for his new VP -- any person he chooses must be approved by both houses of Congress, which will be in Democratic hands.

Someone smarter than I (my memory says it was John Dean, but if I'm wrong, my apologies) advised impeaching Cheney first, then holding up Congressional approval of any VP nomination while impeaching and removing the rest of the administration, culminating in Bush at the end. Bush wouldn't dare resign in the meantime since that would automatically put Pelosi in the Oval Office.

[bobbolink]

7. H2OMan has also recommended this at length. I won't argue with H2OMan!

:)

[conscious evolution]

6. He is a target

Read CorpGovActivists and IdesofOctobers journals here on DU

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/CorpGovActivist
http://journals.democraticunderground.com/IdesOfOctober

Fascinating stuff in their journals though they are long reads.Worth the time spent however.

Here's a little teaser: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1357615/000119312506236315/ds1a.htm#rom71894_2

snip 'Potential consequences arising out of investigations into United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) matters and antitrust matters could include suspension or debarment by the DoD or another federal, state or local government agency or by the MoD of us and our affiliates from our ability to contract with such parties, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and cash flow. Please read “—Risks Relating to Investigations.” '


These acts being investigated took place in the 90's.
Google what cheney was doing during the 90's.

[ellisonz]

9. Wait till he pulls the 5th in the Libby trial.

Investigate, impeach, convict.

[chieftain]

10. I think the idea has serious appeal and I have no doubt that

Dead Eye will continue to give us ample grounds to impeach him.

[Disturbed]

11. Impeach Cheney first then go right after Busholini before

he can appoint another VP.