Impeachment: Johnson, Nixon, Clinton, and Bush
Richard Nixon resigned on August 9th, 1974, rather than face impeachment. What were the charges? The complete text is here:http://watergate.info/... Just for fun, check out the articles of impeachment...
View ArticleWe need more silly Muhammad cartoons
The cartoon controversy of Denmark intensifies. People are protesting the unfair and ridiculous depictions of a holy man---the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. Except, it's not really all that...
View ArticleNewsweek: Can the President order killings?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/... This is a trial balloon by the administration:"Feb. 13, 2006 issue - In the latest twist in the debate over presidential powers, a Justice Department official suggested...
View ArticleChinese laugh about Superbowl and first amendment
http://news.xinhuanet.com/... Although this news story is factually accurate, there is definitely a strong subtext here. Read it for yourself. "Four decades after being censored by The Ed Sullivan...
View ArticleShould Americans really drive 100 MPH?
Just recently in MA, where I live, a couple of teenagers ran their car into another car at 100 MPH. They weren't drunk, just stupid. There are many, many similar stories doing just a basic google...
View ArticleHate Speech vs Terrorism
One of the problems of enjoy talk radio is you end up listening to a lot of conservatives in hopes of occasionally hearing a moderate or progressive voice. And something struck me recently that what of...
View ArticleDon't e-mail your Congressman
I've already e-mailed my Congressmen to encourage them to vote for Censure. I also encouraged them to amend that bill with a poison pill clause---a clause praising our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan....
View ArticleImmigration: A Plan
I was speaking with a friend, who is an immigrant, and he was deriding Bush and Congress about immigration policy. "It just doesn't make sense," he said. I don't know how to solve any problem with...
View ArticleWhy censure?
The exact language in the Constitution on what justifies impeachment is, "treason, bribery, and other High crimes and misdemeanors." That's vague, and the Founders intended it to be. Impeachment is a...
View ArticleMorality vs Natural Selection
The first question Man asks God in the Bible is, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Every book of the Bible that addresses the question, directly or indirectly, answers, Yes, you are your brother's keeper....
View ArticleThe result of high gas prices
There are a lot of reasons that the Republicans will get tossed out this November and in 08. Iraq, a shaky economy, Bush's disapproval rate and scandals, etc. Malaise at home and abroad is nothing...
View ArticleDepartment of Immigration?
This is just a quick thought, I'm interested in the input of others.
View ArticleBiden: A failed policy "emboldens the enemy"
I'm not a huge Biden guy. I think he's the consummate politician---willing to adjust his views as the political winds change.But his team is good, this stuff is gold:
View ArticleSurrender Deadline or Victory Goal?
This is a short blog, because I really don't have a lot of time right now, but I wanted to share this thought.Read this article: http://news.yahoo.com/...Take my poll!
View ArticleNational Popular Vote: Maryland passed it, you can too!
One of the quieter stories that could have an impact as early as '08 is the new Maryland law regarding the electoral college."By terms of the compact, states agree to give all of their electoral votes...
View ArticleObama-Richardson is Clinton-Gore (Plus Electoral Strategy)
A lot of people seem to be forgetting something in this election. Democrats have nominated two white men on the ticket every year (except the year that Ferraro was on the ticket) since 1972.
View ArticleColin Powell for VP
Recently I blogged about Bill Richardson as a solid VP choice for Sen. Obama. Looking at the experience and the affable attitude which appeal to everyone, plus the possibility of maximizing latino...
View ArticleBarack Obama is too young to be your President
Just look at history, man, this guy is way too young. Forget the fact that the Constitution only requires that you reach the age of 35. The age of 47 is just....infantile compared to the glorious life...
View ArticleNational Popular Vote: Why It Makes Sense
In 2007 I posted on the National Popular Vote.http://en.wikipedia.org/..."By terms of the compact, states agree to give all of their electoral votes to the national popular vote winner, not the winner...
View ArticleWho is Vice President, Evan Bayh?
There is a lot of hype in the blogosphere around certain candidates for VP. "He's too progressive" or "He's too conservative" or "She's not Hillaryish enough!" or "They'll alienate...
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