Dem Party of Wisconsin Resolves to Impeach Bush, Cheney, etal

[BR_Parkway]

Saturday afternoon during their annual State Convention at the Park Plaza in downtown Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin adopted the following resolution:

CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO INITIATE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST PRESIDENT BUSH, VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY AND DEFENSE SECRETARY RUMSFELD FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS

WHEREAS, the Downing Street Memo shows that Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld began planning and executing the war on Iraq before seeking Congressional and UN approval;

WHEREAS, UN weapons inspectors showed prior to the invasion that there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq; and

WHEREAS, there is further mounting evidence that the Administration lied or misled about "mushroom clouds," "connections to 9/11," and "war as a last resort" as they sought UN, Congressional, and public approvals;

THEREFORE, RESOLVED, the DPW asks Congress to immediately begin impeachment proceedings against President Bush, Vice President Cheney and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld.

And, most importantly, they referenced the Downing Street memo (not "minutes", doh!) in the first bullet. So any media coverage would almost have to mention it. This was a smart move.

It is believed that Wisconsin is the first state Democratic Party to have passed a resolution calling for the impeachment of President Bush, Vice President Cheney and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld. They hope that others will do the same.

http://dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/6/12/12737/8920

[mzmolly]

1. Wow

:toast:

[Carla in Ca]

75. What great news!

Here's the email address for the Wisconsin Dems for folks who'd like to express their appreciation and support:

[femme.democratique]

2. This is interesting - someone brought up the right of states

in the event that the Federal Govt. does not clean up its own mess, individual states can band together to get it done. If only this would happen!!!

[sandnsea]

28. Constitutionally?

Have you got more on that, I never thought of that. How would the states do it?

[hootinholler]

57. One way is to call or a Constitutional Convention...

Not surewhat the quorum is for that, 2/3? I hope it doesn't go there with the Talibornagain on the prowl.

Another way is to recall representation, if the State's constitution has a method, or rather lack of a proscription.

I'm not a Lawyer, and don't play one on TV and I pay too much for car insurance.

-Hoot

[sandnsea]

70. Ah, but do you stay at Holiday Inn?

:)

Recall representation???? Never heard of that. More please.

[LosinIt]

3. On Wisconsin!! or however that song goes......

Let's see if this lights a fire under other state parties.

[rodeodance]

23. hey, i know that tune--thanks

[LightningFlash]

4. Now we all need to follow suit.....

And have all our represenatives call for full investigation and accountability!!

[rzemanfl]

5. Go Badgers! n/t

[kittenpants]

30. where's that badger song when you need it? n/t

[Just Me]

6. BRAVO!!!! BRAVO!!!!

:applause:

ALL HANDS ON DECK!!! LET'S GO GET THOSE BASTARDS!!!

[AuntiBush]

13. I'm with ya! Bravo!!!!! Go Wisconsin!

Knew they were up to something... the wonderfully brave, intellects at that University!

Go Wisconsin Dem's'! Now, let's see what other states fall in line!

[KharmaTrain]

7. Priority #1...Defeat Sensenbrenner!!!

Two birds with one stone.

First...a first class asshat. Longtime pain in our ass and a corporate hack who needs to get a good dose of electoral reality.

Second...he's the head of the Judiciary Committee. He's the one who those who dream of impeachment need to start with. Remove him, install a Democratic majority in the House and John Conyers takes that seat. Then, let the fun really begin.

[Zodiak]

20. Sesenbrenner must've been heard loud and clear.

One day after the Sesenbrenner incident and the Wisconsin PArty is ready for impeachment!

It was my first thought, too...aparently people were paying attention.

[KharmaTrain]

21. Now Too See That In The Local Papers...

Time for us to stop preaching to our own choir...others have to feel free to speak openly as well. There's a lot of moderates in the suburban areas that need to be connected with who are the keys to removing Sensenbrenner and other Repugnican hacks, but aren't aware of Democratic alternatives or get scared away by strident rhetoric. Find a way to reach out to these people and good things will happen.

[rodeodance]

31. yes, the local paper --we need to see it there!!

[ClassWarrior]

42. Meet Bryan Kennedy, the man who will own Senselessbrenner's seat...

...next year: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=3833639&mesg_id=3833639&page=

NGU.

[mike_c]

8. Wisconsin democrats-- a grateful nation thanks you....

Impeach!
Prosecute!
Imprison!

[rodeodance]

10. whow is Right!! thank you Dems of WI (of which i am one but did

not of this till now).

[IndyOp]

34. With all due respect - you forgot -- REPEAT --

Impeach! Prosecute! Imprison!
- REPEAT -
Impeach! Prosecute! Imprison!
- REPEAT -
Impeach! Prosecute! Imprison!
- REPEAT -
Impeach! Prosecute! Imprison!
- REPEAT -
Impeach! Prosecute! Imprison!

So many criminals, at so many levels of government and business -- lots to do, lots to do!

:bounce:

[Supersedeas]

79. seconded!!

[in_cog_ni_to]

9. That ROCKS!!!!!!

WTG Wisconsin Dems! :yourock::applause:

Now, how the hell do we get a repuke House of Representaives to start the impeachment? :banghead:

[rodeodance]

11. nominate---lets get other state Dem parties to do the same--pass this

everywhere!!!!!!

[anarchy1999]

12. All I can say is Oh MY!! This just kicks A...!! n/t

n/t

[AuntPatsy]

14. How great it is to get on DU these days and to be able to hear such news

[rodeodance]

15. but I believe that the Green Party has done this also.

[Just Me]

19. Just a few days ago!!!

The forces of change are growing!!!

:applause:

[AuntiBush]

67. We actually have a lot to be thankful for, w/regards to the Green Party

They helped the Voting Machine fraud up in Ohio.

[in_cog_ni_to]

16. Kick

Send this to your Senators and Reps! Show them what they are suppose to be doing!

:kick:

[undeterred]

17. On Wisconsin (revised progressive version)

On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!
Progessive cheesehead state!
We, thy leftward sons and daughters,
Hail thee, good and great.
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!
May independent thought prevail,
"Impeach" the Bushies, every last one
We'll see them in jail!

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[GetTheRightVote]

18. I was born and raised in the Heartland, they are good people

I am so proud of them this day, proud of the Democrat Party of Wisconsin. You go Cheese Heads and your Packers !!!!

:kick:

[rodeodance]

26. was raised in the Heatland--now a madtown resisdent

[giant_robot]

22. Go Badgers!

Kicked and nominated.

[Coexist]

24. way to go Wisconsin!

have a brat on me!

[rodeodance]

25. is your brat a homemade Wisconsin brat?

[ClayZ]

27. Yay Wisconsin!

EVERY STATE SHOULD FOLLOW SUIT!







:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[Catamount]

29. Take that Sensenbrenner! Wow!

IS this real?
:thumbsup:

[Disturbed]

32. Excellent!

All the states should follow this great move.

[rodeodance]

33. here is a good local media blaster --lets all use it please

http://www.democraticunderground.com/cu/cu.php?az=blaster

[ewagner]

35. I was really proud

to be there and vote for this resolution....

the best part?.....

Somebody got up to speak against the resolution saying that "high crimes and misdemeanors means something serious..." But before the kid could finish speaking, the moderator said, Yeah, something serious like a blow-job " the hall went crazy and jumped to their feet cheering, clapping and yelling....:applause: :applause: :applause: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

It was WONDERFUL.

I wish all DUers could have been there...

[MelissaB]

36. LMFAO!

Thank you so much for the report! :yourock:

[bleever]

52. ROFLMAO too. People are fed up and are feeling feisty and encouraged.

Thanks.

[Stirk]

37. It's just amazing how "impeachment" has suddenly become

acceptable language. I have a hard time believing that the DSM were the thing that did it, seeing as the story came out over a month ago.

What tipped the balance on this? Bush's tanking poll numbers?

[madozone]

83. tipping point

I think it just reached a tipping point. The DSM gives unimpeachable (ha ha) documentation of what we've known for a while. The knee-jerk resistance to another impeachment has eroded. The resolution could not have passed the DPW any earlier as this last weekend was the convention. I don't know if any other states tried this or not.

[bling bling]

38. This is great!

Lead the way, WI!!

[undeterred]

39. kick!

[rodeodance]

78. yes--I like to see that word!! -impeachment!!

[me b zola]

40. Outstanding!!!

I'm going to write to the Oregon Democratic Party to suggest that they join with our Wisconsin Brothers & Sisters:)

Wisconsin :yourock: :applause:




:kick:

[Blaze Diem]

44. Oregon is a Great State, onto California and beyond.

There are more Americans, dem,repub, or in-between who are SO FED UP with Bush, who know their loyalty to Bush as a fellow Republican has been greatly betrayed.
THIS is the perfect time to move into states and follow WIsconsin. Momentum cannot be slowed, Bush, Cheney and the Rove machine will have NO voice when the America they have silenced for so long, begins to steamroll over D.C.

Is this the equivilent of the American Revolution ala 2005.

Time to return this American Government to its rightful owners.
Take back our America.
Impeach Bush, Cheney, Rummy, Rice, and all others who let the USA live with THEIR BIG LIE.

[Pharaoh]

41. When you say Wisconsin!

You've said it all!!!!!!!

http://www.badgerband.com/songs/bud.mp3

[SharonRB]

43. On, Wisconsin, On Wisconsin...

I hope they're just the first of many.

[marions ghost]

45. kick

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

FOR WISCONSIN :yourock:

[Lizzie Borden]

46. I'm a member of the party here in WI.

and damned proud of it!:D

[0rganism]

47. Do you have a sense for how this will spin in the local media?

(if at all)

[sybylla]

68. yeah, since most of the local media in Wisconsin is Gannett, they'll be

outraged and give the pukes loads of free space to grumble about it.

But what will matter more is that we took a stand, we brought it to the floor of the convention and hopefully it will bring more and more Dems into the party and encourage them to stand up too. Just like you see here at DU.

[ginnyinWI]

81. me too

"card-carrying, volunteerin'!" :)

[berni_mccoy]

48. The entire administration needs to go

See here for why:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1849420

[fooj]

49. Wisconsin steps up to take the lead...

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:


A grateful nation applauds...:patriot:

[laugle]

50. Wisconsin ROCKS!! Thanks for the post! n/t

[Mich Otter]

51. They would get my vote, if I could vote for them.

Finally, some Democrats standing up for the people who know the truth.

[leesa]

53. Go Wisco! Have they finally found their proud progressive roots again?

The whacked out Fundies led them astray.

[rodeodance]

56. hey--we keep trying--there is something in the air in WI last several year

s.

[bleever]

54. On Wisconisin, On Wisconsin: break right through those lies!

Go, you blessed cheeseheads.

[Pacifist Patriot]

55. Fantastic! Thank you Wisconsin.

Whether my state does or not, I'll be raising the issue for debate at the next meeting of the Democratic Party of ____ County.

[Hailtothechimp]

58. Forward to Impeachment.

Here's hoping these bastards get what's coming to them.

[steve2470]

59. I am in shock. Wow. Good work nt

[leQ]

60. from your neighbors to the west, we thank you wisconsin!

nice to see some midwest action.

[rodeodance]

72. hey thanks neighbor to our West

[Nothing Without Hope]

61. WONDERFUL! And to complement this, here's a repost on that Maine

newspaper article calling for impeachment, posted here on June 3. Great article, read it and it will cheer you:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3778253
Thread title: Fantastic Op-Ed from the Bangor Daily News "IMPEACH!"

Excerpt:

(snip)

"It was all a lie. Many of us have said for a long time it was a lie. But here it is in black and white: Lies from a president who has taken a sacred trust to uphold the Constitution of the United States.

So, what does it mean? It means that our president and all of his administration are war criminals. It's as simple as that. They lied to the American people, have killed and injured and traumatized thousands of American men and women doing their patriotic duty, killed at least 100,000 Iraqi civilians, destroyed Iraq's infrastructure and poisoned its environment, squandered billions and billions of our tax dollars, made a mockery of American integrity in the world, changed the course of history, tortured Iraqi prisoners, and bound us intractably to an insane situation that they have no idea how to fix because they had no plan, but greed and empire, in the first place.

What does it mean? It means that everyone in this administration should be impeached. It means that our Maine Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins and our Congressmen Tom Allen and Mike Michaud should call for immediate impeachment. They were lied to by their president, voted for war, and are thus complicit in the multiply betrayals of the American people unless they stand up now for the truth.

Richard Nixon was impeached for a cover-up of a two-bit break-in. William Cohen, a young Maine Republican, played an important role for the prosecution in those proceedings. Bill Clinton was impeached for lying about sex with an intern. Now we have the irrefutable evidence that George W. Bush lied about the reasons for taking the United States to war. The intelligence wasn't flawed. The weapons weren't hidden. Our elected leaders were lying. "

(snip - more at link in thread)

[understandinglife]

62. Momentum!! And, Congratulations Wisconsin!!! Congresswoman Waters ....

.... and the Congressional Black Caucus certainly intend to accelerate the process!:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=3843504&mesg_id=3843504

Peace.


www.missionnotaccomplished.us - Please, everyone, don't stop at 500,000 signatures; don't stop at 10,000,000 signatures; don't stop until Bush and the neoconsters are indicted and prosecuted for their heinous crimes against humanity and our Constitution.

[cynatnite]

63. Copied to TN democratic party

Here's hoping the call spreads :thumbsup:

[Independent_Liberal]

64. Way to go DPW!

The public's interest for impeachment is certainly growing!

[AuntiBush]

65. Oh, Please Don't forget Sleeze-Rice & A$$croft!

[LightningFlash]

71. Deported and Jailed.

All they deserve.

[Media_Lies_Daily]

66. I hope this starts to spread...and rapidly!

[sybylla]

69. This wasn't the first time Wisconsin Dems considered an impeachment res

The past couple of years impeachment resolutions have been brought to the floor in district conventions and at the state, but they were defeated.

This year, it was awesome to see. This resolution had overwhelming support. As the vote took place near the end of the convention on Saturday, some of us even stayed so we could vote for it. I was a delegate again this year and I can tell you it won by at least a 2/3 margin voice vote. We even voted to end debate early so we could do it.

I hope, like many of you, that this is something that sweeps the country as state conventions convene over the summer and into next year. I would love to start the midterm elections with the Dems in at least have of the states supporting a similar resolution.

[slay]

73. I hope they are the first of many

state Dem parties to DEMAND impeachment.

[ngGale]

74. Wouldn't that be lovely...

hope more states follow.

[Karenina]

77. Me too!

:kick:

[lakeguy]

76. right on my friends to the east!

i was just in WI for a lake conference and i was heartened by all the "activist" rhetoric from the elected officials there!

[htuttle]

80. "Wisconsin is out of touch with the Heartland"

I was just wondering how stupid that sounded. Yup, pretty stupid!

"When you say WIS-CON-SIN,
you've said it all."

[rodeodance]

82. Here is an email address for the Dem Party of WI--give them our

support and say thanks.

[e-mail]

[ClassWarrior]

84. Yes, please email!

NGU.