Today, Dennis Kucinich entered 35 articles of impeachment against President Bush. The Republicans mustered a measly three against President Clinton. Oh yeah, and President Andrew Johnson? Eleven. To put this in childish perspective, Bush fucked up as much as Clinton plus Johnson, times two, and then some. This will go to vote tomorrow, where it is predicted to die on the floor. Subsequently, never being heard from again.
So what?
You know how Democrats are routinely accused of being too chicken-shit to get anything done? Sometimes I agree. Not voting for and impeachment trial would be one of those times. Keith Olbermann suggested tonight that pursuing this line could potentially cost the Democrats Congress and the White House. I can imagine how this line of thought could arise. There is this idea that there are Republicans that like Obama and also are favorable to Bush. I'd like to know who is that thick? I mean still supporting Bush is one thing, but then supporting his polar opposite at the same time is another.
Now, admittedly Obama should steer clear of this endeavor. Absolutely, it could make our future President look petty. On the other hand I think it would give House Democrats resolution and courage to lead as an equal branch of government. Almost on principle the Democrats should vote for this. Everything Mr. Kucinich states are exactly the complaints we've all heard for years. Now, we can act on that.
Nothing would tarnish this administration more than an impeachment. Otherwise, this can pass into the history books which will be rethought and rewritten. Conservatives are funny that way. It is really hard to argue when they replace fact with fiction. Impeachment will make that fiction harder to create.
Thank you Dennis Kucinich for having the courage to stand up despite the consequences you may suffer.
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