I just don't get the calls for restraint. The voters came out in record numbers to end the republican party control of our government. They expect action, not appeasement or accomodation. They want our representatives to repudiate and stifle the republicans who are intent on dismantling our democracy.
The power to initiate impeachment rests in the House of Representatives for a reason. That is the body whose representatives are closest, and readily accountable to the will of the people. It is their rightful lever against the excesses of the Executive, and as a remedy against the Executive branch's disregard and obstruction of Congress' will.
Bush has clearly challenged Congress and the American people to either confront him as he unilaterally dismantles those levers of accountability and grabs for as much power as he can imagine, or get out of his way. Congress has no choice but to use those levers of influence over the Executive which have been provided for them in the Constitution if they expect to serve as anything more than doormats. Bush has exceeded his authority, repeatedly, and with impunity.
This was not unnoticed by voters as they tore down his republican guard. Bush's arrogance should not be allowed to continue without confrontation and action. There is no grace period for criminals. The new Congress will swear to uphold and defend the law. I full expect them to do just that; without delay and without the timidity and indifference of their former republican wards.
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