It seems that some of the things Bush has done would call for impeachment... Is there any way the law would support this?
129401
I certianly hope so.\n\nThe current President of the United States has shown little regard for out 3 tiered system of government and has done quite a few things that are impeachable.\n\nPresident Bush (acording to Libby), authorized the leak of classified information (in effect de-classifying parts of it), which resulted in the outing of a CIA operative as well as her contacts and assets.  He did this to defend the assertion that Iraq was attempting to aquire WMD's.  We now know that there were no WMD's in Iraq, and in retrospect we can see that the President sold out a CIA agent for a lie.\n\nAs Iraq disintegrates beneath us, as Afganistan fades into obscurity, as Osama Bin Laden roams free and we talk about dropping nuclear weapons on Iran, we need to step back and really look at this spoiled child that somehow got into the White House.\n\nCan Bush be impeached?  Oh, yes.  He sure can.\n\nShould Bush be impeached?  Absolutely.  \n\nWill he be impeached?  That is up in the air.  Let's see how the elections go.
435093
At this point, I would rather see investigative hearings than impeachment hearings.  An impeachment would be a waste of time, and I think Pelosi and others realize this, even though Bush did break multiple laws.  \n\nAnd by megalomaniacal administrations, are you referring to Congress during the Clinton administration?  Wanting to remove a president because he had sex and lied about it?
464191
In order to be impeached, the President must have been convicted of "high crimes and misdemeanors".\nIn Clintons case, it was perjury.\nI love how libs throw out six digit numbers for the death toll.
614963
unfortunately, yes.  as the commander in chief of the armed forces, the president can send them in to any place he wants, and technically they are supposed to follow his orders.  in the event that he doesnt leave office, impeachment obviously wouldnt work, and the only way to get rid of him would be to kill him, as Thomas Jefferson alluded to when he said that the people had the right and responsibility to overthrow a government that is corrupt and reestablish the old system.\n\nnow, to your question.  in debate on the house floor a few years ago (right before the invasion of iraq), representative mcdermott quoted an article from the Sydney Morning Herald titled, "Foundations are in Place for Martial Law in the United States."  Bascially, during the Iran-Contra Affair, Ronald Reagan issued an executive order giving FEMA even broader powers than Congress gave it, and among these powers were the ability to prevent violent and widespread internal dissent or national opposition against a US military invasion abroad through the use of the military, basically, declaring martial law.  all of reagans papers, including this order, were sealed by the bush administration.  therefore, we do not know the full story.  \n\ni hope that this answers your question.  ive got the whole speech, and id be happy to give it to you if you want it.
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Start with Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution:\n"The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."\n\nIf Congress feels the need under that Section, the the House first brings the charges.  There are various things like an independent counsel and so forth.  The general gist is that they eventually vote.  If there's a majority for, then the impeachment happens.  This is what happened with Clinton.  He got impeached, but that isn't enough.  It's similar to a grand jury deciding if there is enough evidence.\n\nIf there is, the case moves to the Senate.  There, it's like a typical trial with witnesses, cross examinations, etc.  If the Senate has a 2/3rd vote for, then it's a conviction and the person is removed from office.
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Yes HR 6166 EH has a clause which allows past and future war crimes. That doesn't make the bill legal, most of it is unconstitutional.  It has no effect on international law, something Bush doesn't seem to understand, and preparations are being made in other countries to charge him and others with war crimes.\n\nHe will be in his little territory (paid for with black appropriations) in Paraguay with his families Nazi buddies when they try to put him on trial.
289622
Yes it is time for Bush to step down, unfortunately our system does not work that way, but people have lost confidence in his ability to lead. His popularity has dropped to 29%. We will have an election in November that could change things. If the democrats can get a majority in either chamber then there is a possibility that he will be impeached. His leadership will certainly be challenged at best.
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According to Bush he will veto such a bill. As President that is his right. Then the Congress can override his veto if they get enough votes.\n\nIs he a traitor? I do not think he takes his fellow Americans interests into consideration when he makes decisions. Just look ar Iraq! He made that decision on misinformation or so he said. There were no WMD!!\n\nIs he a traitor? His family and business associates have many friends in the Arab world. Is this just business or what? Question is is he doing it for personal gain. His family is a very powerful and influences many deals throughtout the world. Even Bin Laden's family is friends of the Bush's!!\n\nIs he a traitor? After years of making the most of your deals through business contacts it becomes a habit. It is like being an alcoholic!! \n\nAfter that lieing is no longer lieing is it? Stealing is no longer stealing etc.\n\nIn my book he is a traitor and should be impeached!!!
95491
3/4 of the U.S. have to oppose Bush, and you have to have a Congress that would Impeach him. Since the Congress is 100% "RIGHT WINGED" right now at the present, and the Democrats and Independents don't have any vote. It will change in November, just watch. I have seen this with the Ragan/Bush Administration's of the 80's early 90's. His approval ratings are at 33% so it is possible.
352967
Don't insult chimps!  Alas, our totalitarian president will not be impeached, as the Democrats are too afraid of disrupting the country despite the fact that Bush broke the law, admitted it and is proud of it.  (If we need totalitarian tools like warrantless wiretaps to fight terrorists, then the terrorists have succeeded in destroying the United States of America.)\n\nHowever, it is important that any impeachment proceedings include the equally evil Dick Cheney.  Bush is bad enough!
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Bush is unpopular, and deservedly so. But Dems don't want to impeach Bush because it will hurt their presidential chances in '08. If history is any indication, the public doesn't want their leadership wasting time on this kind of stuff.\n\nTo those below saying he hasn't committed any impeachable offenses, here's what he could be accused of. (I'm not saying he's guilty, I'm just saying these are accusations that could be made).\n\n*invading another country on false pretenses\n*illegal wiretapping / unauthorized domestic spying\n*illegal detainment of so-called "enemy combatants"\n*authorizing torture and inhumane treatment of prisoners\n*misappropriating hundreds of millions of dollars from Afghan war to Iraq war, without Congressional approval\n\nIf lying about a bj is an impeachable act, surely these are, too.
551722
they will not be as easily led as the republicans and may have several investigations of what the white house has been doing for the last six years. impeachment may be off the table, but exposing bush as the dictator he would like to be is a definite possibility. remember, the republicans refused to perform ANY oversight of the white house and what it was doing. the dems will not be so compliant.
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You’re quite right about the grounds for impeachment.  Here is a more complete list of impeachable offenses for which Bush is guilty of:\n\nBush lied to Congress and the American public about the reasons for invading Iraq, conducted illegal wiretaps of American citizens, violated International Law by invading a sovereign country for illegal purposes, violated the Geneva Convention by torturing prisoners of war, held prisoners without formal charges and without legal representation, used government funds for domestic political propaganda, the Bush team used uniformed military personnel for Republican party political purposes, was negligent in his slow response to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, and shows contempt towards our Constitution and our democratic ideals.\n\nI do believe in proceeding with the impeachment process.  Congressman John Conyers and 29 cosponsors have already introduced a bill to form an impeachment panel.\n\nTrue, Bush is just a Cheney puppet, but since so many people feel this administration has done nothing wrong, impeachment might open the eyes of those die hard supporters who doubt the truth.  Cheney would never be able to win a presidential election.   Cheney’s involvement with Halliburton, his health, avoidance of the draft, and his brash, defiant attitude would never survive the scrutiny of a presidential election.\n\nAs for approval ratings, when the approval rating is pro either side’s candidate the party with the highest approval rating acknowledges those results; when the ratings, which are obtained from the exact same sources are negative toward their party, they claim the results are slanted and corrupt.\n\nFor those who aren’t clear on the grounds for impeachment, please go to the link posted below.
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Unfortunately, I seriously doubt it. After all, there is still a Republican majority in both houses of Congress, so he's not going to be impeached anytime soon. And I hate to say this, but even if the Democrats were to win back both houses of Congress this year, I doubt they would have the balls to impeach him. \n\nAlso, since he is the leader of the United States, and not some Third World country, it's not as if he would ever be tried in an international court, like the one at the Hague.
20886
Only the US House of Representatives can impeach the President. The Republicans hold a majority in the House, so it's not very likely.
155149
First, to answer your question, yes!!!!!!!\n\nNow for the poster that said Clinton was impeached.  He was not.  It was never even put on the Senate floor, it was only a show of force in the Congress.\n\nAs for Bush, he can lie, steal, cheat and do whatever he wants.  The republicans are too scared of him to even censure him.  But just wait until the next Democrat takes office.  They will be investigated if they use toilet tissue instead of a Kleenex to blow their nose.  Lets see, what kind of charge could that be?  Improper usage of government property?  God help this country!!
293185
I don't think waiting it out is the best path to take...If Bush did something illegal, something to deserve impeachment he should be punished. Perhaps his problem is that he's been getting away with things for far too long. Our leaders need to be held accountable.