An impeachment hearing would spell disaster for us in '06 [View All]

[Writer]

I want it. You want it. What Democrat wouldn't like to see Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Rice strung up before the press, having to answer questions on the Downing Street memo?

But just as the White House would be strung up before the press, so would Democrats. And as 2006 approaches, what face, then, would appear before the cameras? We would say: "brave political heroes." But many also will say: "angry obstructionists." Not a good political face for 2006.

The memo bothers me. Not that I disbelieve it - I am very certain that the content is true, but that it has appeared at such a convenient time. It's almost beckoning us like sugar: "use me use me use me." And yes, many Democrats have gotten on board. A couple have even considered its ramifications.

But it is one memo only - no official has stepped forward to confirm it. And the White House isn't looking so good right now. And this White House has notably set up the media before. Something about this doesn't smell right.

So what do we do? Not one politician should make a move on this yet - YET. Practice prudence... but get America talking. Get them talking about the ISSUES the memo raises. Take the focus away from the memo and onto a simple message: Bush lied to us about Iraq.

Otherwise it would be a great political risk to cast aside foresight and follow our salivating jaws straight to an impeachment hearing. If we truly want to expose Bush's true colors, I recommend patience, Grasshoppers.

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