If Democrats controlled the House, would Bush already have been impeached?
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I think they would have; for the Democrats can do things without reason, no need to follow the rule of law, and just make things up as they go.\n\nBy the way I'm for Harry Reid's immigration legislation.  The one he introduced in 1993.  I wonder why he's not?
743914
I don't think we will end up cutting and running, but if they did, yes of course Bush would be blamed, he is blamed for everything.
693048
All of the above, maybe Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House, or Dick Cheney, Vice president of the United States, he and Scooter could share a jail cell for treacherousness, Kenny Boy and Bush's brain could share another beside them, \nshame on them all, for betrayal of their country and shame on George W. Bush for putting his corrupt cronies in positions of power. He is so incompetent, he should be impeached for the sake of all American citizens, and especially our veterans.
855759
Yes, he lied about the reasons to go into war which has caused the deaths of people he is sworn to protect. If Clinton could be impeached for lying about his private sex life, then Bush can be impeached for some far more sinister.
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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!!
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Doubtfull, he is a President under fire yes, everything he does is now under closer scrutiny and he will be under a microscope for the rest of time in office. I say Doubtfull because most of the new Democrats that were elected are moderate or centrists. Nancy Pelosi will have to work in the middle or atleast lean slightly to the left to keep her party happy. \n\nDemocrats unlike Republicans will not be on a witch hunt. Yes there are Reps that have Bush in their crosshairs but they are the left of liberal. We won't see an impeachment trial if nothing else, as much as we hate Bush we hate Cheney more. \n\nFor bush to have history shed even a hint of favorable light on him he needs to work with the democrats, he can't veto things left and right. If he does he'll be pegged as a sour puss. I'm quite content with this arangement, not happy but content.
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Nixon was impeached, impeached does not mean kicked out of office. Impeached means a trail of sorts against the presidency. \n\nIf Bush is impeached that means Dick Cheney becomes president. So it might not be such a bad thing for someone like myself who actually likes Cheney. Although John Stewart's impersonation is hysterical!!
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We are all sorry, but G.W. Bush has not lost his authority.\n\nHe is celebrating the fact that he WAS NOT elected President either time, and he still hasn't got impeached yet.\n \nHe will not his authority until Kenneth Starr or whoever has his job now gets him impeached,\nthere’s still time.\n\nIf they held him to the same standard as past Presidents,\nthey would have done it already.\n\nI mean Clinton only had sex.\n\nBush has committed many impeachable acts.\nSuch as starting a war without the UN.
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Because only Congress can impeach the president. And since congress just happens to be controlled by Bush's republican buddies, there aint a snowballs chance in hell of his getting impeached any time soon. Hes probably going to get away with all the lies and killing... Its depressing really.\n\n\npeace
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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.
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No, its unlikely to happen, unfortunately.  It was mostly a politcal tactic to get conservatives out and voting.  There was a move a while ago, but Pelosi recently said that the Democratic House would try to reach across party lines.  Given that statement, and the fact that a move to impeachment would probably hurt the democrats politically, its unlikely, I think.\n\nBooger: you do realize that the vice president is impeachable?  A move to impeach Bush would likely impeach Cheney as well since he has had such an active role in Bush's policy.  Even if Cheney did become President, liberals should look at that as a good thing.  Cheney is not nearly so charismatic as Bush, and would be completely unable to pass a conservative agenda.  Bush's strength is in his role as cheerleader.  Cheney's strength is in his role behind the scenes.  Impeaching only Bush and making Cheney president would actually be desriable from a liberal perspective, I think.
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I believe it is because of personal hate and spite that the democrats want President Bush impeached!!! There is no proof of any crimes committed or rules broken by Bush!!!And the Pelosi theory is not that far fetched!!!!!
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I'm no professional. However.\n\nWell you should be concerned about impeachment. It is a serious matter. But I feel the real question should be the motives of those calling 'off with his head'.\n\nOf those many people you speak of how many are registered Democrat. I don't care for many of the things Bush has done or how they were done. But you won't hear me mention impeach as to what should be done.\n\nThe Democrats have not faired well in the past twelve years. The lost Congress and then the White House. And yet with all they complain about Bush has done wrong do you hear Democratic leaders talking impeachment?  When Russ Feingold talked censure recently the reaction from other Democrats wasn't support. They shunned him like the plague in the dark ages.\n\nDislike Bush as they do, Democrats are not about to try and impeach Bush. They would love to have his head on a platter. But they may be afraid of the outcome if they didn't succeed. After losing so many elections in a row, plus their failed opposition to the recent Supreme Court nominees. To even attempt an impeachment could spell the end of the Democrats. Democrats know it's not worth the gamble. \n\nBesides even if they win who do they get? Cheney. And they have to start all over again. And who do they get then? Hasert. It's a lose-lose sitation. \n\nAnd then there's the matter of is what Bush has done impeachable? It should be obvious to the spectator the Democratic leadership doesn't think so. \n\nIf they believed impeachment proceedings were really warrented, they would be pushing hard. Even though they could be shot down by the Republican majority. Because to do so would let them re-establish some moral principle capital. At the same time 'demonstrating' how morally bankrupt the Republicans are. That would be a win-win situatioon for the Democrats.\n\nWhat I've written is political common sense. Wait a minute. Is political common sense an oxymoron?\n\nYou have a good day. No have a FAANNNNNNTASTIC day!
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I don't want Bush impeached.  The only reason I don't want Bush impeached is because if he were impeached, we'd be stuck with his vice president CHENEY.  Cheney is like the evil puppet master behind Bush, he's even worse!
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Democratic leaders aren't so immature and petty as to go around impeaching everyone they don't like.  Unlike Republican leaders who impeached a president for his lying about his sex life, Democrats are able to behave in a mature and responsible fashion and realize that impeaching a president for a couple minor infractions like forging evidence to starting a war and ordering illegal wiretaps on US citizens won't accomplish anything.\n\nI, however, am not as mature as many of our political leaders and think it would be really freaking cool if Bush were impeached.  However, if he were removed from office we'd be left with Cheney.  This would be unfortunate in that we'd have all the same policy without Bush's highly entertaining abuse of the English language.\n\nOh, and just to clarify, Clinton was impeached.  Impeachment does not refer to removal from office, but rather the initation of a hearing to determine if removal is necessary.
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Even if someone actually wrote a petition that would attempt to solve our nation's leadership problem by getting rid of Bush, presidents are removed from office through steps taken by Congress in the actual impeachment process. The answer is no.
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Actually, you may not have to wait, with about 1/2 of the Republicans against George W. Bush now,     1ST Stage: the House of representatives can vote to impeach, "articles of impeachment", 2ND Stage: the Senate actually tries the case, with a two-thirds vote required for conviction.\nThe Vice President can be impeached as well. \nBill Clinton was impeached, but not convicted.