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- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -20/+96The current support for President Bush's impeachment is much, much higher than support for Clinton's impeachment ever was. Yet, the media refuses to talk about impeaching Bush.
http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1998/12/20/impeachment.poll/
"In the wake of the House of Representatives' approval of two articles of impeachment, Bill Clinton's approval rating has jumped 10 points to 73 percent, the latest CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll shows.
That's not only an all-time high for Clinton, it also beats the highest approval rating President Ronald Reagan ever had.... At the same time, the number of Americans with an unfavorable view of the Republican Party has jumped 10 points; less than a third of the country now has a favorable view of the GOP. Unfavorable 57%"
Clinton's 73% approval rating during impeachment is double that of Bush's current approval rating - 35%. - Ascendant, on 10/12/2007, -7/+79What's the term that Bush used to refer to 51% back in 2004?
Ah, that's right- "a mandate." - bennyboy371, on 10/12/2007, -7/+62I'd prefer him to be marked as a terrorist, then arrested and detained indefinitely without charges. Just for the irony points.
- Fracture98, on 10/12/2007, -5/+56The other 49% want him fired.
Out of a cannon.
Into the sun. - ThinkBox, on 10/12/2007, -17/+67by "digg mods" do you mean users who submit stories as inaccurate?
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -7/+50At a minimum, Bush should be impeached to show the rest of the world that we will at least attempt to fix our mistakes.
- thomasprebble, on 10/12/2007, -18/+56How many people died because of Clintons lie? None. How many under Bush's? 655 000 + 2700 US Soldiers in Bush's war for oil + 3000 on 9/11. Yes 9/11 could have been avoided but not under Bush's watch.
- bennyboy371, on 10/12/2007, -10/+45I think it was mainly the media influence that pushed politicians to make that effort to cut Clinton down a notch. Back then, Clinton got a BJ and the media went wild. They had to do something. Now, Bush destroys America in the views of other countries (at least moreso) and destroys our freedoms. Look towards the media in that area and you hear the sounds of crickets chirping, so nothing is being done.
- stephencolbert, on 10/12/2007, -5/+35Impeach Bush, then when Cheney takes over, impeach him too. Then after they are out of office, charge them both with treason and send them to Gitmo.
- aks123, on 10/12/2007, -11/+39Bush impeached? Screw that, he deserves to be imtangerined.
- fredrated, on 10/12/2007, -5/+31And they are probably right. Do you really believe that in a universe with trillions of stars and probably billions of planets, that ours is the only one with life? Unlikely.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -11/+37"Newsweek: 51% of Americans want Bush impeached."
"The current support for President Bush's impeachment is much, much higher than support for Clinton's impeachment ever was. Yet, the media refuses to talk about impeaching Bush."
Do you know why? Two words:
Dick Cheney.
Do you HONESTLY think the Dems, if they take back the House (which is where impeachment proceedings start), will impeach Bush just to have CHENEY come into power? No-fracking-way.
It'll never happen. The Dems WILL take back the House (my prediction), and talks of impeaching Bush will run through the mill, but nothing will come of it. They are not that stupid and shortsighted. - maiku00, on 10/12/2007, -10/+34I would love to see Bush kicked out. But be carefull what you wish for, as the saying goes. Cheney would be a ***** nightmare.
- fredrated, on 10/12/2007, -5/+28How about for violating the Constitution? That one works for me.
- jgeorgeson, on 10/12/2007, -7/+2951% of Americans don't know what impeached means, it simply means taken to trail.
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sweet, delicious irony. - Aggaman, on 10/12/2007, -2/+21Look, you have to do something.
Forcing Nixon out was one of the best things the US ever did. It showed everyone that your system can deal with bad leaders who subvert accountable, democratic government. Anyone who thinks that Bush isn't worse than Nixon should read John Dean's book. There were a few things in that which I didn't know.
The man is accruing too much power to the presidency. Under your system of government this is fatal (it can't happen in states where the leader enjoys his position at the pleasure of his fellow elected representatives).
Whatever your political persuasion, unless you are an out and out fascist, Bush is abusing and subverting the checks and balances of the political system. You are better off with anyone, even Nader or the Libertarians, if it means a rollback of what Bush has taken. - kcasper, on 10/12/2007, -16/+34It is accurate. From what you quoted:
28% impeaching bush high priority
23% impeaching bush low priority
44% opposed
6% unknown
Of democrats:
47% support impeachment
What was said is accurate from the quote you posted. 51% of americans support impeachment of Bush. Much higher than clinton. - fredrated, on 10/12/2007, -5/+21"You ride donkey?"
You ride elephant, and ride it into the ground until it cries. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+21Wait, the opinion of the country doesn't matter?
- MeauxToo, on 10/12/2007, -4/+22There is tremendous value in impeaching Bush. An impeachment and conviction would stand as a repudiation of the massive over reaching he has made on behalf of the Executive branch.
- bennyboy371, on 10/12/2007, -11/+28I buried your comment for your opinion.
- Harmutt, on 10/12/2007, -2/+18...and yet Bush caused most of the problems. And I might add that the problems are far more significant. It's not like it's some fishing trip like Starr's was against Clinton; the constitution, which Bush sweared to uphold, has been crushed. Sweet Zombie Jesus! Habeas Corpus has been suspended man!
- malorkus, on 10/12/2007, -2/+18Of course you can impeach Bush and Cheney together. A Vice President can be impeached too. I'm sure there's more evidence towards a Cheney conviction than a Bush conviction, if anything. In fact, I don't see how you could impeach one and NOT the other.
- NinjAlt, on 10/12/2007, -7/+23I know I do.
- ZenMojo, on 10/12/2007, -5/+20You can impeach Bush and Cheney at the same time. What's so hard about that?
(This time, though, make them go under oath and don't interview them at the same time.) - millyuns, on 10/12/2007, -5/+19What happens after you get taken to "trail"?
You ride donkey? - petroK, on 10/12/2007, -5/+18that was hilarious... For a second I thought you must have been being sarcastic. How sad for you.
- azzageddi, on 10/12/2007, -4/+17Bush was not legally elected in 2000, and there are grave questions over whether he was in 2004. As such, having Bush sitting in the Oval Office is an insult to democracy, a big fat neon sign saying "Democracy is Dead in America!"
Impeaching him would be a return to sanity for our nation. I would hate to see him go quietly. I don't want Florida 2000 to be swept under the rug. Those bastards need to be shown that they can't get away with it. - williamdyer, on 10/12/2007, -10/+23An impeachment and trial in the Senate would be the first step toward turning Bush over to an international tribunal for war crimes, among them the fraud against the U.N. (not to mention the mere illegality of going to war without a declaration of war) in invading Iraq when Bush knew there were no WMDs.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -19/+32Support for President Clinton's impeachment never even reached a majority:
http://www.democrats.com/clinton-impeachment-polls
If we went to be fair and balanced to the American people, Bush should also be impeached. - azzageddi, on 10/12/2007, -8/+20"Do you HONESTLY think the Dems, if they take back the House (which is where impeachment proceedings start), will impeach Bush just to have CHENEY come into power? No-fracking-way."
Kudos on the Battlestar ref, but I disagree. Why should Dems be afraid of Cheney? He's already in power, pulling Bush's strings. He's not going to be significantly more powerful if he moves up a rung. In fact, he'll be less powerful, because he'll have to operate in teh spotlight. The man has the charisma of a dead dog. Having him in charge as the 2008 elections loom would be great for the Dems--it'd show the country what the Republicans are *really* like. - bremstrong, on 10/12/2007, -5/+16Interesting comment. I think it is encouraging that Americans are paying attention to the consequences of this war, and really, there is little question about where the responsibility lies.
Considering the war was carried out by the US armed forces, paid for by US taxpayers, and launched by US elected representatives, it is the duty of all Americans to carefully consider its consequences--part of our duty living in a democracy.
So much sacrifice on the part of the US soldiers and their families, and so much suffering on the part of the citizens of Iraq.
I think people are asking themselves, is there an equal amount of good that has resulted to balance out the suffering and death?
And of course we are going to be covering the bill, to the tune of $500,000,000,000 and counting. Isn't that like $4000 for each taxpayer?
I still find it amazing that some 35% percent of the electorate think it was a good idea. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -5/+16Only morons who know nothing about statistics would discount these polls. Yes, I'm talking to you, Republican geniuses.
"The NEWSWEEK poll, conducted Oct. 19-20, has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. In conducting the poll, Princeton Survey Research Associates International interviewed 1,000 adults aged 18 and older."
Plus or minus 4 percentage points. I know you guys don't believe in global warming, evolution, stem cell research, or anything related to science, but this doesn't change the fact that scientific polls are an accurate representation of public opinion. - Shadar, on 10/12/2007, -3/+14If you don't think he should be impeached there was an option for that. If you think he should be then you had the choice of High or Low priority... thus if you picked either you thought he should be impeached. Very Very clear.
- millyuns, on 10/12/2007, -6/+16Like he's not already the Prez? But, at least it would give him more accountability.
- millyuns, on 10/12/2007, -3/+13I like how you differentiated the American people and Republicans. Good one!!!
- fredrated, on 10/12/2007, -8/+18"You're reading alot into that paragraph to get 51% support impeachment."
Huh? In THIS blue state, 28% + 23% = 51%, what are you talking about? - Popcan, on 10/12/2007, -4/+14Better hope Hillary doesn't run then.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -5/+15I'm sorry, but that's the way polls work. You take a sample. You don't call every single person in the country.
Statistically, if well distributed, 3000 people is a reasonable sample. - PileOfMush, on 10/12/2007, -5/+14The other 40% believe extra terrestrial life exists on earth. And they're watching me.
- hattable, on 10/12/2007, -5/+14If I remember correctly, 51% = mandate in the eyes of the current administration no matter what the slant of each percentage point. I do love all of the Clinton intern counterpoints. But... no one died when Clinton lied.
- ZenMojo, on 10/12/2007, -1/+10"I never said Stay the Course."
--George W. Bush - phort99, on 10/12/2007, -6/+15"And they spelled it 'Capital Hill'..."
That's because it's where the money's at. Bitches be bringin' in the bling. Or something. - PileOfMush, on 10/12/2007, -2/+10Even VOTING is a public poll. Only a percentage actually show up to the POLLS and they are 100% self-selected as opposed to the somewhat more randomly selected poll in the article.
- gwolf, on 10/12/2007, -3/+12Too bad the Republicans saw fit to trivialize the impeachment process with the Lewinski matter. Removing a president is a serious matter not to be used as a political ploy to curry favor with the voters. In retrospect, their decision to play games with impeachment may have cost us all the lives that have been lost on and since 9-11.
This president like all presidents needs to be kept in check by the other two branches of government. Unfortunately, they may as well not even exist at the moment because they go along with whatever asinine ideas the executive is pushing. If you have ever watched the UK parliament in action, that’s how the chief executive should interact with the legislature. Bush wouldn’t last 5 minutes if he had to answer direct questions from congress. - xtr3m, on 10/12/2007, -4/+13Not that US cares but the rate is probably much higher in the rest of the world.
- PileOfMush, on 10/12/2007, -6/+15I live in Texas. "Git a rope."
- gwolf, on 10/12/2007, -1/+10Martyrdom's too good for him. I prefer he get a life sentence of being reminded of how he's the worst president is U.S. History.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -5/+13Analyze,
there are two groups supporting impeachment. The 28% wants impeachment to be a main priority. 23% think it should be a secondary objective.
Now I know those who support bush ain't too bright... but I believe you'll agree that 28+23=51 - archiesteel, on 10/12/2007, -5/+12Do you think voting without a paper trail is a good thing? Even Republican congressmen are starting to talk about how the Diebold affair is a fiasco that puts our democratic system in peril.
Or maybe you don't really care about democracy, but only about winning...I guess you support creative gerrymandering as well, because you know that without these dirty tricks, the Republicans wouldn't have a prayer in the upcoming election... -
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