Murtha says impeachment IS on the table

[Greeby]

http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Murtha_revises_Impeachment_on_table_0430.html

Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) revised the much publicized statements he made yesterday and told National Public Radio that impeaching President George W. Bush was 'on the table' late on Monday afternoon.

"I'm just saying that's one of the options that Congress has on the table, I'm getting more and more calls from people about the President on impeachment," the long-time Congressman, who is a veteran of the US Marines, told NPR's Melissa Block on the program 'All Things Considered' Monday afternoon.

Murtha's remark was at variance with Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who has insisted since last year prior to the Congressional election that returned a Democratic majority in the House that impeachment was 'off the table.'

The Congressman's explanation came after he repeated his statement made on CBS News' Face the Nation yesterday that impeachment was one of four options that can be used to hold a President accountable, in addition to elections, polls, and the Congress's control of the executive branch's budgets. In yesterday's appearance, he refused to say whether impeachment was being contemplated, stating only that it was an option.-snip-

:bounce:

[whistle]

1. Great!

[rodeodance]

2. darn I usually listen to All things considered but storm weather causing interference with radio sig

[ClassWarrior]

3. May I help you set the table, Congressman Murtha?

:patriot:

NGU.

[calimary]

11. I'll bring the flatware!

Want some handmade place cards? We've got a CRAFT forum here, and I'm sure there'd be lots of helpers ready with their caligraphy expertise!

[rosesaylavee]

15. I will knit the damn things if that gets it done...

and I don't knit!

[calimary]

20. I just barely remember how. But I'm in!

:toast:

[rosesaylavee]

23. We could always use glue if the knots don't hold...

:toast:

[calimary]

38. Lots of different glues in my art room, hot AND cold.

Maybe we could glue handcuffs on bush and cheney. Or maybe glue their forked tongues back together. Maybe then they'll be able to explain themselves better.

[rosesaylavee]

41. ahh. lots of uses for 'gorilla glue'

bwaaaaaaahaaaaaahaaaaahaaaa. (evil laugh) :7

[ClassWarrior]

34. Awww, no plastic sporks?

It seems kinda appropriate for these greedy corporatist criminals, doesn't it?

NGU.

[calimary]

39. Ah yes, anything for corner-cutting.

:evilgrin:

[Raksha]

42. Wow, does this EVER give me an idea for a group craft project!

There was a famous one in the 1970s with a feminist theme, coordinated by Judy Chicago. It was called "The Dinner Party." I don't recall how many place settings there were, but each one was for a different famous woman, custom-designed and embroidered to evoke that individual.

I'm not sure how you'd coordinate an "Impeachment Dinner Party" but if anyone does...definitely count me in!!!

[calimary]

47. We could prepare "appropriate" table settings for each of those

delightful individuals we'd like to see in the stockade.

alberto gonzales's place would be set with flatware wired to some sort of power source - shocking! Maybe the charger itself would be electified! Napkin would be a black hood. Handcuffs for the napkin ring. And he could be seated on a nice wooden box.

contradicta would drink out of a pair of Ferragamos. Her placemat would be a subpoena.

bush would get Pinocchio dinnerware, seated at the head of the kiddie table - on a rocking horse to commemorate the plastic, phony "cowboy" he is.

cheney's place would be where the heat is - signifying where he's headed after he dies. Served on that nice big padded parka he wore to the Auschwitz observance where he looked like a lost snow plow operator amidst a lot of very dignified, appropriately suited VIPs. He'd be eating with pitchforks instead of tableware. His beverage would be soapy water - to wash out his foul mouth.

They'd all be served blood pudding, dried snake, and forked tongue, with pretzels for appetizers, and alphabet soup (to signify the mangling of the English language by Pinocchio over there at the kiddie table), cheap booze, and lots of water - brought to the table on boards.

tenet would be seated over in the (slam) dunk tank. Alone.

All tablecloths would be a nice bright cheery prison orange. The centerpiece at all tables would be a lovely and no doubt fragrant arrangement of turd blossoms.

Their invitations would be decorated with pictures of peaches and mint leaves.

[Raksha]

48. I REALLY like the idea of those pitchforks!

Now that's what I call creative thinking...

"cheney's place would be where the heat is - signifying where he's headed after he dies. Served on that nice big padded parka he wore to the Auschwitz observance where he looked like a lost snow plow operator amidst a lot of very dignified, appropriately suited VIPs. He'd be eating with pitchforks instead of tableware. His beverage would be soapy water - to wash out his foul mouth."

[calimary]

50. Well, with people like these for inspiration, what else would you expect?

I bet cheney's bed isn't even a mattress anymore. It's a bed of charcoal briquets.

[goclark]

21. I'll bring the champagne to the table!

Let's get the party started! :bounce:

[leftchick]

4. yes until the democratic corporatists shut him down

I saw that hag Harman on CNN saying how Kucinich's impeachment articles were not going anywhere. She is so fucking compromised I can not believe she is considered a Democrat. :puke:

[ClassWarrior]

30. Welcome, once again, to...

...Short Attention Span Theater. Where's no development so good that it can't be spoiled by whiny predictions of doom and defeat.

:eyes:

NGU.

[AndyA]

5. Which sounds best?

1. "Impeachment is off the table."

2. "Impeachment is on the table."

Personally, I like the sound of #2 better. :)

[madokie]

6. 3. "Impeachment proceedings have started"

does it for me

[AndyA]

10. That would be fine with me as well. Or, better yet...

4. NEWS HEADLINE:

BUSH RESIGNS

[Bjorn Against]

14. I will go with #5

Bush Arrested and sent off to the Hague for his war crimes trial

[tavalon]

37. AndyA

You are destined to be disappointed. We will have to drag that adolescent brat out by his ears. He won't resign. But we can and should fire him.

[Tom Joad]

7. who sets this table? and do they use the best china, or just the everyday stuff?

is there a nice arrangement in the middle?

Can we demand that an attack in Iran be taken off?

[AndyTiedye]

12. May I Serve the Drinks

[orpupilofnature57]

8. Never has a feeling been stronger , Repukers need this too.

George w Shrubs misanthropic work-camp experience will go down in history ( American ) as the most expensive toy a father ever gave ( Stoled ) a son.

[calimary]

22. YES. They ABSOLUTELY do. They need to get a sense of just how

close the walls are, in terms of closing in on them. There is a Goldwater Moment in there somewhere, just waiting to get out.

[earth mom]

9. Murtha Face the Nation April 29, 2007 transcript:

SCHIEFFER: Are you seriously talking about contemplating an impeachment of this president, congressman?

Rep. MURTHA: Bob, what I'm saying is there's four ways to influence a president.

SCHIEFFER: And that's one of them?

Rep. MURTHA: And one of them's impeachment...


http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/latestnews/index.php?id=9715

:bounce:

[calimary]

13. Here's how you can help:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x790622

[lonestarnot]

24. done done done.

Put on list serve to 6 different sites. Will email everyone in allllllll my address books. Thanks!

[mantis49]

16. Damn, I knew I should have stayed in my car when he

was coming on, but I had to go to the bathroom!:eyes:

[hvn_nbr_2]

17. If Murtha's getting a lot of impeachment calls from his district...

His district is in a pretty conservative part of PA, isn't it? If his constituents are saying impeach, it's getting to be about time to set the table.

:popcorn: :toast:

The time is coming when we'll need a :champagne_toast: smilie instead of that beer mug toast.

[calimary]

19. Truly. That's VERY significant. Remember, he's kind of conservative

himself. If he's talking about it, it means he's getting a lot of pressure about it. He's hearing the roar.

Guys - WE HAVE COME SO FAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It used to be that this wasn't even to be discussed. One dared not mention it in polite company (except places like this). It was dead on arrival. COMPLETELY taboo. It wasn't just off the table, it wasn't even near the dining room. THINGS HAVE CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY!!!

Remember that next time you feel a whiff of discouragement trying to overtake you. We've got some distance yet to cover, but WE HAVE COME SO FAR!!!! SO INCREDIBLY FAR!!!!!!!

[ClassWarrior]

52. The woods are lovely, dark and deep...

But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

- Frost

NGU.

[ClassWarrior]

53. .

[MasonJar]

18. I think that Pelosi really admires Murtha; it would have been quite

awkward for her to run on impeachment since that would have given her the White House. The Pugs would have made mincemeat of that stance before 06 election.

[Zhade]

32. Interesting point - one I had not considered.

Hmmmm...

[dansolo]

40. I also suspect that she supports this

I don't believe for a moment that he would have brought it up without Pelosi condoning it. If Pelosi were to be the one to start the discussion, the MSM would turn this around to being all about her. It is a lot safer (politically) for Murtha to broach the subject of impeachment.

[ClassWarrior]

44. Thom Hartmann said today he thinks it's a trial balloon.

That Murtha wouldn't be bandying it about like this without Pelosi's approval.

NGU.

[burythehatchet]

25. and wheeeeeeres Steny?

[lonestarnot]

26. Yesss Murtha! Set the damn table! I'm hungry!

[blues90]

27. He did not say it was back on the table

Did anyone read the artical , he just said it is one of four options and one they talk about but he did not say impeachment was back on the table .

[ClassWarrior]

43. No, he didn't use the word "back."

He said, "That's one of the options that Congress has on the table." Did you read the article?

NGU.

[blues90]

45. yes I read it , and yes he said it was an option , one of four

However the posters seem to feel this option is back on the table when in fact it is NOT . The artical read an option on the table , so what table are they refering to ?

"Murtha later noted that he didn't think impeachment was appropriate at this time. But he also added, "It's just one of the things we always consider, it's a part of the process."


"Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) revised the much publicized statements he made yesterday and told National Public Radio late on Monday afternoon that impeaching President George W. Bush was "on the table."

[kiteinthewind]

28. Keep Speaker Pelosi's phone ringing, everyone! It took me three tries to get through today!

:toast:

[jazzjunkysue]

29. All the stupids on Tucker: " Of COURSE they'll never impeach....

hurrumph hurrumph...."

They're scared, people. The apologistas are in full onslaught. The alarm has been sounded: "Go out and poo-poo impeachment!"

Because they've known all along that this excuse for a leader has been breaking the law daily.

[Zhade]

31. Funny, Murtha gets it about the rule of law.

Why are some DUers so uncaring about the Constitution that they demand it not be followed in impeaching these criminals?

[ramblin_dave]

33. Murtha Spokesman: He "Doesn't Believe Impeachment Is Appropriate"

http://electioncentral.tpmcafe.com/blog/electioncentral/2007/apr/30/murtha_spokesman_he_doesnt_believe_impeachment_is_appropriate">link

[chknltl]

35. More DU Votes needed here too!

http://www.usalone.com/cheney_impeachment.php

When I voted here, 23,076 other Americans had voted as well. The results: 99.32% voted to support Kucinich's bill to begin the Impeachment procedures on dick cheney. This link does it all for you, it regesters your vote AND sends your words to your local congress critters AND your local newspapers as well! Please add your voices here. KEEP TURNING UP THAT PRESSURE. :bounce:

[rodeodance]

36. He called Murtha's office and spoke with his spokesman, Matt Mazonkey. Here's what Mazonkey said:

Murtha: No Impeachment at this Time
by mcjoan
Mon Apr 30, 2007 at 05:37:08 PM PDT

Greg Sargent chases down and puts to rest the "Murtha is for impeachment!" story by doing, gasp, reporting. He called Murtha's office and spoke with his spokesman, Matt Mazonkey. Here's what Mazonkey said:

"The Congressman was asked about the ways to influence a President. He did list impeachment as one of four ways. He listed public opinion, the election, impeachment, and the power of the purse. But he doesn't believe that impeachment is appropriate at this time."

He called Murtha's office and spoke with his spokesman, Matt Mazonkey. Here's what Mazonkey said:

[ClassWarrior]

46. So it's not appropriate at this time. But it is on the table.

:shrug:

One step at a time...

NGU.

[guitar man]

49. then let's quit piddling around

and get to it!! IMPEACH NOW!!

[ClassWarrior]

51. He didn't say he supports it... not yet at least...

But he did say it's on the table. One step at a time.

NGU.

[Bravo Zulu]

54. I have an impeach bu$h sign in my yard!