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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efforts_to_impeach_George_W._Bush<snip>
Kucinich/Wexler impeachment articles
The Kucinich/Wexler impeachment resolution contained 35 articles covering the Iraq war, the Valerie Plame affair, creating a case for war with Iran, capture and treatment of prisoners of war, spying and or wiretapping inside the United States, use of signing statements, failing to Comply with Congressional Subpoenas, the 2004 elections, medicare, Hurricane Katrina, global warming, and 9/11.[1]
The 2003 invasion of Iraq was the most substantial portion of the articles of impeachment introduced by Kucinich and Wexler. 15 of the 35 articles directly relate to alleged misconduct by Bush in seeking authority for the war, and in the conduct of military action itself. Five other articles address allegations partially or tertiarily relating to the war, including the "outing" of Valerie Plame, treatment of prisoners (both in Iraq and from operations in Afghanistan and other countries), and building a case for Iran being a threat based in part on alleging Iranian actions in Iraq.
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Valerie Plame Wilson
Article 14 is about the outing of Valerie Plame Wilson.
Treatment of detainees
Further information: Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse, Bagram torture and prisoner abuse, United Nations Convention Against Torture, Geneva Conventions, Command responsibility, and Hamdan v. Rumsfeld
Articles 17-20 concern the treatment of detainees, the "kidnapping" and detention of foreign nationals, and the use of torture.
Attempt to overthrow the government of Iran
Article 21 claims that the president misled Congress and the American people about threats from Iran, and supported terrorist organizations within Iran, with the goal of overthrowing the Iranian government.
NSA warrantless surveillance controversy
Further information: NSA warrantless surveillance controversy and Separation of powers
Articles 24 and 25 charge the president with illegally spying on American citizens, directing US telecom companies to create databases of citizens, and violating the fourth amendment of the US Constitution.
Signing statements
Further information: Signing statement#Controversy over George W. Bush's use of signing statements
Article 26 concerns the presidential use of signing statements.
Congressional subpoenas
Article 27 is about failing to comply with congressional subpoenas.
2004 elections
Further information: 2004 United States election voting controversies
Articles 28 and 29 charge the president with tampering with the 2004 elections and violating the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Medicare
Article 30 states "Misleading Congress and the American People in an Attempt to Destroy Medicare."
Katrina
Further information: Criticism of government response to Hurricane Katrina
Article 31 concerns the supposed failure to plan and respond to Hurricane Katrina.
Global warming
Article 32 charges the president with "Systematically Undermining Efforts to Address Global Climate Change."
9/11
Articles 33, 34 and 35 concern 9/11, alleging that the president failed to respond to prior intelligence, obstructed post 9/11 investigations and endangered the health of 9/11 first responders.
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Remember the crimes of that paragon of virtue, George W Bush? (Original Post)
kentuck
May 2013
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(2,667 posts)1. You're god damned right I remember - and no one should forget.
You could fill a prison with inmates from the Bush Administration and it would make the world a better and safer place for all of the rest of us.