WEXLER: "The Constitution does not include a statute of limitations."

[kpete]

Diary by Rep. Wexler on Cheney Hearings
by Wexler For Congress Campaign
Mon Dec 31, 2007 at 08:36:26 AM PST


Dear Friends,

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The whole purpose of hearings is to investigate and verify credible allegations of wrongdoing. Let us remember that it wasn't until after hearings began that the Watergate tapes emerged. Who knows what will be uncovered when we explore the evidence already on the table? Who knows what support will emerge when the truth comes out?

This administration has obstructed our agenda since we took the majority. There is little reason to think that if we avoid hearings, we will suddenly find ourselves in an easier position. In fact, there is good cause to believe the opposite - that if we avoid hearings, we will STILL be obstructed. Such an outcome would be tragic.

Lastly, there are those that suggest that there is too little time to conduct hearings. This is a dangerous idea, as it signals to future presidents that after the third year of their term, they're effectively immune from serious inquiry. No President or Vice President should have such immunity. The Constitution does not include a statute of limitations.

I hope this diary will help you as you make your arguments to Congress and to the media. If you haven't already signed up, please go to www.WexlerWantsHearings.com.

Happy New Year to you all.

With warm regards,

Congressman Robert Wexler
more at:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/12/31/111617/85/837/428339

[aquart]

1. GO WEXLER!

[ixion]

2. yeah!

kicked for the Truth! :applause: :woohoo: :patriot:

[balantz]

3. 170,565 and counting

[kansasblue]

6. They just keep rolling in! 170719

I'm very impressed with the pace!

[paparush]

4. Tap! Tap! Hey, Nancy..you GETTIN this??

[FREEWILL56]

18. Probably not as there's just too much bush noise she tuned into.

[man4allcats]

30. And Nancy, while you're digesting that, don't forget about

this! This long running msnbc poll is closing in on 600,000 responses, 89% of which favor impeaching Bush.

[pberq]

5. Congressman Wexler - a true Democrat! n/t

[Dr.Phool]

21. It's about time someone other than Kucinich pushed this.

A few more VERY loud voices in the House, and Pelosi might just grow a spine.

Bi-partisanship is another word for surrender.

[Richard Steele]

7. Hear hear! K&R

[Wizard777]

8. HELLO! You have my full attention. n/t

[bleever]

9. K&R'd with great enthusiasm.

The Constitution: use it of LOSE it.

[NNN0LHI]

10. No statute of limitations for War Crimes either

So we have that going for us too.

Don

[pleah]

11. 170,833 Go Mr. Wexler.

[Hatchling]

12. Whoo Hoo!

That's the kind of thinking I like.

[ClassWarrior]

14. You can say that again.

:woohoo:

NGU.

[tekisui]

13. 171, 057 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pleah]

15. 171,614

[Usrename]

16. Wexler for Speaker!

:applause:

[sellitman]

17. Wexler for President

This guy gets it.

[earth mom]

19. I'll toast to that...

:toast:

Maybe we'll get what we want this year: Impeachment.

[orleans]

20. 172115

[OneGrassRoot]

22. I'm luvin' this guy. n/t

[southtpa]

23. punishment

Letting Bush and Cheney off would be like letting Hitler go unpunished.

[Squatch]

24. The Consitution does not have any statutes.

:shrug:

[pleah]

25. 172,394 Keep up the good fight.

[rockybelt]

26. I don't care

if this regime has five minutes to go in their term (If their term ends.) It is absolutely essential that hearings take place. There is no doubt that more evidence, other than the mountain of it already, will come to the surface which will lead to more people wanting to cover their asses which will lead to more information which will lead to more people....I think you know where I am going with this.

It is Congress' CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY to start hearings on impeachment. It is not a choice and Kucinich and Wexler, along with a hand full of others, seem to get that. I contact my representatives constantly and let them know that they are in their last term if they do not proceed with impeachment. I advise everyone else to do the same thing.

[L. Coyote]

27. If each person contacts SEVEN people, and they contact seven

If each person contacts SEVEN people, and they contact seven ....
seven degrees adds up fast 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 = 823,543

1, 7,
7 x 7 = 49,
49 x 7 = 343
343 x 7 = 2,401,
2,401 x 7 = 16,807
16,807 x 7 = 117,649
117,649 x 7 = 823,543
sum = 960,800

This clearly illustrates the Power of the People,
contacting seven other people adds up if repeated.

Petition at http://www.wexlerwantshearings.com

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PASTEBOARD: Use this to e-mail your friends

170,000 People Petition for Impeach Cheney Hearings, 30,000 in First 24 Hours

ONLINE PETITION:
The charges are too serious to ignore. There is credible evidence
that the Vice President abused the power of his office, and not only
brought us into an unnecessary war but violated the civil liberties
and privacy of American citizens. It is the constitutional duty of
Congress to hold impeachment hearings.

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I'm asking seven friends I know will agree to sign the online petition.
I'm also asking each of you to do the same, to pass this on to seven or more.
After seven steps, our circle could add nearly 1,000,000 signatures.
The magical seventh power of seven: 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 = 823,543

PLEASE pass this on to seven friends and help add signatures.

SIGN THE ONLINE PETITION and check the current total at:
http://www.wexlerwantshearings.com

[lonestarnot]

28. Thank! You!

For pointing this out! Woot 2008 and there is still a Constitution? :shrug:

[pleah]

29. 172,596

[bonito]

31. It leaves a precedent for other elected officials

Do get away with what the have as well.

[RetroLounge]

32. K&R

172673 and counting

RL

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33. 172,897

[XOKCowboy]

34. I'm 172916

You go Congressman Wexler!

[WillyT]

35. Kick !!!

:kick:

[pleah]

36. 173,007

[ClassWarrior]

37. 173120

NGU.