What is Digg?253 Comments
- girwen, on 06/20/2008, -16/+21935 smoking guns:
1. Article I - Creating a Secret Propaganda Campaign to Manufacture a False Case for War Against Iraq.
2. Article II - Falsely, Systematically, and with Criminal Intent Conflating the Attacks of September 11, 2001, With Misrepresentation of Iraq as a Security Threat as Part of Fraudulent Justification for a War of Aggression.
3. Article III - Misleading the American People and Members of Congress to Believe Iraq Possessed Weapons of Mass Destruction, to Manufacture a False Case for War.
4. Article IV - Misleading the American People and Members of Congress to Believe Iraq Posed an Imminent Threat to the United States.
5. Article V - Illegally Misspending Funds to Secretly Begin a War of Aggression.
6. Article VI - Invading Iraq in Violation of the Requirements of HJRes114.
7. Article VII - Invading Iraq Absent a Declaration of War.
8. Article VIII - Invading Iraq, A Sovereign Nation, in Violation of the UN Charter.
9. Article IX - Failing to Provide Troops With Body Armor and Vehicle Armor
10. Article X - Falsifying Accounts of US Troop Deaths and Injuries for Political Purposes
11. Article XI - Establishment of Permanent U.S. Military Bases in Iraq
12. Article XII - Initiating a War Against Iraq for Control of That Nation's Natural Resources
13. Article XIII - Creating a Secret Task Force to Develop Energy and Military Policies With Respect to Iraq and Other Countries
14. Article XIV - Misprision of a Felony, Misuse and Exposure of Classified Information And Obstruction of Justice in the Matter of Valerie Plame Wilson, Clandestine Agent of the Central Intelligence Agency
15. Article XV - Providing Immunity from Prosecution for Criminal Contractors in Iraq
16. Article XVI - Reckless Misspending and Waste of U.S. Tax Dollars in Connection With Iraq and US Contractors
17. Article XVII - Illegal Detention: Detaining Indefinitely And Without Charge Persons Both U.S. Citizens and Foreign Captives
18. Article XVIII - Torture: Secretly Authorizing, and Encouraging the Use of Torture Against Captives in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Other Places, as a Matter of Official Policy
19. Article XIX - Rendition: Kidnapping People and Taking Them Against Their Will to 'Black Sites' Located in Other Nations, Including Nations Known to Practice Torture
20. Article XX - Imprisoning Children
21. Article XXI - Misleading Congress and the American People About Threats from Iran, and Supporting Terrorist Organizations Within Iran, With the Goal of Overthrowing the Iranian Government
22. Article XXII - Creating Secret Laws
23. Article XXIII - Violation of the Posse Comitatus Act
24. Article XXIV - Spying on American Citizens, Without a Court-Ordered Warrant, in Violation of the Law and the Fourth Amendment
25. Article XXV - Directing Telecommunications Companies to Create an Illegal and Unconstitutional Database of the Private Telephone Numbers and Emails of American Citizens
26. Article XXVI - Announcing the Intent to Violate Laws with Signing Statements
27. Article XXVII - Failing to Comply with Congressional Subpoenas and Instructing Former Employees Not to Comply
28. Article XXVIII - Tampering with Free and Fair Elections, Corruption of the Administration of Justice
29. Article XXIX - Conspiracy to Violate the Voting Rights Act of 1965
30. Article XXX - Misleading Congress and the American People in an Attempt to Destroy Medicare
31. Article XXXI - Katrina: Failure to Plan for the Predicted Disaster of Hurricane Katrina, Failure to Respond to a Civil Emergency
32. Article XXXII - Misleading Congress and the American People, Systematically Undermining Efforts to Address Global Climate Change
33. Article XXXIII - Repeatedly Ignored and Failed to Respond to High Level Intelligence Warnings of Planned Terrorist Attacks in the US, Prior to 911.
34. Article XXXIV - Obstruction of the Investigation into the Attacks of September 11, 2001
35. Article XXXV - Endangering the Health of 911 First RespondersF - curtiscflush, on 06/20/2008, -8/+114What took so long!?!
- sylvok, on 06/21/2008, -14/+89God damn ***** ***** congress, impeach his ass already.
- ChristPissed, on 06/20/2008, -8/+71Plenty more smoking guns of high crimes and treason on their way.
30+ more are being compiled in addition to the 35 established in the post above. - nihilozero, on 06/20/2008, -9/+65Please call your congressional representatives today - Demand impeachment hearings and accountability - Capitol Hill Switchboard: (202) 224-2131 , (800) 828-0498
- inactive, on 06/20/2008, -9/+61handy summary of the articles of impeachment:
http://www.pubrecord.org/docs/vega/kucinich-bush-a ... - nuveeeeena, on 06/20/2008, -8/+57Wexler's arguments are well-stated and his reasoning, well.. unimpeachable. It is fairly clear that the Administration has engaged in obstruction of justice at the very least. More crucially, it appears that Bush and Cheney put some of our country's most sensitive and secret operatives (not to mention the deployment of our tax dollars) at risk and ruin to satisfy a petty fit of political pique.
If skirt chasing rises to the level of official inquiry, any honest person would have to admit that these activities do too. - allowners, on 06/21/2008, -8/+46What the *****'s the problem "representatives"? Get on with impeachment already.
- db0255, on 06/21/2008, -2/+35Usually at around 5 smoking guns, we call that a smoking artillery battery...
- JekJob, on 06/20/2008, -6/+37I guess you didn't read the article. There is a direct reference by Rep. Wexler to a letter written by Vice President Cheney that asks Libby to take the blame. That's all the evidence you need; it was either Cheney or Bush so they should both be held accountable until we know which one it was.
We have a smoking gun. It is ALL of the actions taken by President Bush since he took office. - digitronix, on 06/21/2008, -7/+38Congress doesn't have any power anymore, unfortunately. This Country no longer is a Republic; it is an Oligarchy, and G. W. Bush is your Emperor. Bow down to him. (/sarcasm)
- inactive, on 06/21/2008, -4/+34From SourceWatch:
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Scooter ...
I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Jr., Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to Vice President Dick Cheney since 2001, resigned October 28, 2005, after being indicted on five counts which included obstruction of justice, making false statements and perjury. He was later convicted on four of the five counts, and sentenced to thirty months in prison on June 5, 2007.[1]
The indictments resulted from a grand jury investigation which began October 31, 2003, into the leaking of covert CIA agent Valerie Plame’s name. Department of Justice Special Counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald and FBI "investigators have been trying to determine whether Libby or any other administration officials knowingly revealed" Plame's identity or "about their involvement to investigators. Plame's husband, Joseph Wilson, is a diplomat and an opponent of the Iraq war who challenged U.S. President George W. Bush’s assertion that Saddam Hussein was in possession of nuclear materials." [1][2]
Libby "testified to a federal grand jury that he had been 'authorized' by Cheney and other White House 'superiors' in the summer of 2003 to disclose classified information to journalists to defend the Bush administration's use of prewar intelligence in making the case to go to war with Iraq.
--------
From Washington Post:
Bush Commutes Libby's Prison Sentence - July 3, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/artic ...
President Bush commuted the sentence of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby yesterday, sparing Vice President Cheney's former chief of staff 2 1/2 years in prison after a federal appeals court had refused to let Libby remain free while he appeals his conviction for lying to federal investigators.
The president noted that he had promised before not to intervene until Libby had exhausted his appeals. But he stepped in short of that point. "With the denial of bail being upheld and incarceration imminent," Bush said, "I believe it is now important to react to that decision."
House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers Jr. (Mich.) said in a statement that "until now, it appeared that the President merely turned a blind eye to a high ranking administration official leaking classified information. The President's action today makes it clear that he condones such activity." - palanthos, on 06/20/2008, -7/+34For those of you who had trouble following the logic of this post, let me translate what schwit is trying to say:
"LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU LA LA LA LA."
I hope this helped. - dreamtiger, on 06/20/2008, -4/+31Wexler sure doesn't sound like a guy who is just spinning his wheels, and I think he has enough of a smoking gun to go forward. Our economy is in ruins, and our international reputation gravely in need of repair. Ordinary Americans everywhere are waking up to the fact that they were lied to and misled into endless war, to the immense profit of friends of the White House. The Democratic Party is nervous about Impeachment, fearing that it could spoil the election year, but Wexler and Kucinich are feeling the historic need to proceed. I say bring it on. Can't happen soon enough.
- charm803, on 06/22/2008, -2/+23And Kucinich already said he has more prepared if necessary.......
- Erich100, on 06/22/2008, -7/+26The funny thing about impeaching Bush is that most of the Democrats will not push for impeachment because it would be "too divisive for the country." Now I'm no fan of Bill Clinton but when he was impeached it was a very divisive issue for America for something quite trivial in my opinion. There was quite a split between the American people over it.
There are few people on the street who would deny that Bush is out of control. With an approval rating somewhere between 20% and 25% and the litany of offenses to the constitution and international law the impeachment of Bush would unify this country like nothing else has in a very long time.
To me the evidence shows, unity is not what our public servants are working towards. Nothing is
more frightening to a politician than a united constituency. The divide and conquer theory is at work here. - inactive, on 06/22/2008, -5/+23I wrote my Congressscum demanding that it support impeachment. It wrote back and said no.
Is it 1789 yet? - Spoomeister, on 06/22/2008, -1/+17So?
It's not real until Conyers and Pelosi say it is. Otherwise, impeachment is not just off the table, it's not even in the damned kitchen. - charm803, on 06/22/2008, -4/+20Sure beats being a neocon warmonger
- inactive, on 06/21/2008, -6/+21Stevanoski, you need to grow a pair of balls. "ooohh, no, the terrorists are gonna get me!" You think I'm afraid of terrorists? ***** them, I say "Come get me, you idiots!" And you're also afraid of jaymzdean! "oooh, digg, come protect me! Jaymzdean is gonna get me!"
What a pussy! This is the "home of the brave", remember? Stop shivering in a corner and allowing our leader to do whatever he wants, as long as he protects you from the boogieman! - inactive, on 06/22/2008, -1/+15"Half of them aren't even impeachable"
So 17 impeachable offenses...
ummm. OK - inactive, on 06/22/2008, -7/+19Congress needs an enormous amount of pressure from the public to move into impeachment and high treason hearings. ACT NOW!
- gwolf, on 06/22/2008, -2/+14We will just ignore his signing statements the way he's been ignoring the constitution.
- inactive, on 06/22/2008, -6/+17Because doing cocaine is a fun thing to do!
- laserdog, on 06/22/2008, -3/+13I enjoy the company of prostitutes for the following reasons:
- Hetman, on 06/22/2008, -2/+12Anyone who voted for the patriot act, who voted to fund the troops, who is planning to grant immunity to the telecommunication company is a traitor to this country. They only care about themselves. The amount of elected officials who have totally no regard for the Constitution is horrible. It is more than just a piece of paper. It guarantee's us freedom. Democracy does not equal freedom. And this is what this government is proving right now.
- inactive, on 06/21/2008, -4/+13First, I have heard that saying before, but noone has ever given a reliable source on it, so it sounds like ***** to me. Second, did it ever occur to you that maybe this saying might not be sexual? Maybe it means women are meant to have children and stay at home, and men were meant to enjoy life and the world?
I don't see anything in that "Muslim saying" that indicates they are talking about sticking their penises in things, I think thats just your own little fantasy. "Oooh, its a religion that is all gay!" Yeah, that makes perfect sense doesn't it, you tard!
I understand that America has enemies, but I'm not going to let them rule my life, or take away my freedom, and I'm sure not going to let them stop me from expecting nothing but the best from our leader. - iamtehwinnerz, on 06/22/2008, -3/+12because it's a fun thing to do!
- S4MF1SHER, on 06/22/2008, -3/+12The Democrats have already said that impeachment is off the table. Unfortunately, this is mere saber rattling. Besides Pelosi doesn't have the balls to pull it off.
- inactive, on 06/21/2008, -4/+13OK, I noticed first off that you didn't give a source, and upon googling it, I realized why. The only sites that support the convenient paraphrasing you offer of Khomeini's writings are obviously antiIslam sites, Surprise, surprise!
You're obviously the kind of guy who sees something he likes that lets him hate others, and doesn't do any further research to make sure its not *****, just like all the BLOGGERS who wrote on this. You have to check sources, buddy! Anyone can blog!
What Khomenei was saying about the cow was what the proper way to handle a cow that has been sodomized was, since that kind of stuff happens in crummy third world areas like that, kind of like how American rednecks will ***** goats or sheep sometimes.
Furthermore, just because one guy says something or believes it doesn't make it a common Muslim saying. If you want to adhere to this belief, then I guess we can assume that Christian churches require altarboys to go through molestation by the priest in order to fulfill their position.
Here's another link, from an equally reputable source, which gives a far more common, and far more hateful Muslim opinion on homosexuality:
http://www.jihadwatch.org/dhimmiwatch/archives/010 ...
So which is it? Are Muslims all gay, or do they all hate gays? Neither, apparently! Now, ***** off. - nblsavage, on 06/21/2008, -4/+13Clever retort as always Stevie.
- pintomp3, on 06/22/2008, -5/+13dammit dems. first you make me hate you by allowing telecom immunity and now this. it's like an emotional yo-yo. though wexler has always been aces in my book.
- jaymzdean, on 06/21/2008, -6/+14Wrong.
You are the one trying to equate a Democrat with Chavez, which opens up a whole bag of possibilities on dealing with Democrats, right? I mean, a terrorist sympathizer vs. a terrorist? What's the difference, right?
The real terrorists are among us. Attacking our liberties. You, for instance, trying to squelch free speech by twisting someone's words into a physical threat and "reporting it to the proper authorities". You can kiss my ass (frivolous report reported). - FlaNative, on 06/22/2008, -5/+13Wow, Anyone here remember the penalty for Treason during a time of War?
- thestranger, on 06/22/2008, -1/+9But not number 1? Actively hiring and manipulating the media to force a war with unconfirmed intelligence and lies. This has been confirmed by many former administration members.
- lukemiller, on 06/22/2008, -3/+11Forget impeachment. I want a war crimes tribunal.
- laserdog, on 06/22/2008, -1/+8Needs more moist presidential genitals.
- Noureddin, on 06/22/2008, -2/+9Pathetic, Truly pathetic. DaDrake... You suck...
- merm, on 06/22/2008, -1/+8Wexler is a great American. For anyone who hasn't signed up for his email updates I highly recommend it.
- inactive, on 06/21/2008, -3/+9Duhhhuhuhuh! Drrrhrrhrrrhrr! Yeah, because "***** off" means I want to ***** you? Since when, you fool? Further, I only said you need to grow a pair once, and that was waaaay back at the beginning of this argument. So tell me... how is this a fixation?
Now, you seem to want to accuse ME of being gay. You know what they say about people who go around accusing everyone of being gay?? Its called wishful thinking. Why don't you hit up a gay club sometime, and maybe there, you can actually accuse everyone of being gay, and you'll actually be RIGHT! Not to mention, you'll probably learn a little bit about yourself after a few beers.
Aaaaand you're done. Stop embarrassing yourself, wannabe cocksmoker! - gwolf, on 06/22/2008, -0/+6Fine, then get him for the other half. Better yet let's just have a look at them again after the traitor has left office.
- ChemiosMurphy, on 06/22/2008, -2/+8The Democrats in Congress are a bunch of pussies, and thats coming from a registered Dem.. Nothing is going to happen to Bush. It's such *****. It's their JOB to UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION. My allegiance with the candidate who will uphold the Constitution. Bush might as well light it on fire. Grow a set Congress. Do the RIGHT thing or the people will have to "clean house"
- robdiggity, on 06/22/2008, -2/+8Whoosh. Here, allow me:
1. Re-read post.
2. Place emphasis on the word "Half"
3. Scratch noodle...
4. Wait for it...
5. Smile slowly and laugh. - lamiaconfitor, on 06/22/2008, -0/+5Signing statements are not legal. They are like writing your opinion at the end of newspaper after you read it. It does not change the news. The president cannot make or write laws at all, it is an insult to the rule of law and the spirit of the separation of powers that anyone would ever recognize it as anything but a joke. Especially if that person is the president.
- DaDrake, on 06/22/2008, -3/+8Well his approval rating just hit its lowest, which is 26%.
Secondly, congress approval rating is also very low. I disagree that it would bring unity.... hating politicians is a national sport in the US. - minimitable, on 06/22/2008, -2/+7"I won't be cowed by the liberal race baiters like yourself."
Huh...do you read your posts before hitting save? You were first to post a commonly known, historically racist, derogatory, term used by white men to belittle black men. You are aware of that, I'm sure; It wasn't an 'innocent expression' at all and it is, in fact, there. I'd call that 'race baiting'.
Also, your referring to "...severe backlash when we are attacked again." as a bright side is an obviously menacing and certainly cavalier statement.
So, not only would I agree that you're completely racist, I would have to add that you're an hypocritical fool and you think you're cleverly masking that fact with with righteous indignation, flawed logic, and a 'patriotic' avatar.
I'll bet you're an O'Reilly fan and listen to Limbaugh...and that's all. - mrsteveman1, on 06/22/2008, -1/+6What you don't speak diggish yet? I know, its a new language but you'll adapt soon.
A good rule of thumb, in the dictionary the words below and above the word you were going to use, are fair game, and mean the same thing :D -
Show 51 - 100 of 254 discussions
© Digg Inc. 2009
— Content created and posted by Digg users is