My "Democratic" congressman is a coward who won't face reality

[TroglodyteScholar]

Most of you will probably remember the recent GQ article detailing very clearly the crimes of this administration that merit the impeachment of Vice President Cheney. I believe the title was "The People vs Richard Cheney" or something to that effect.

Well, I sent these articles to my congressmen, Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA 8), for his consideration. This is the dismissive response I received:

Dear Mr. XXXXXXX,

Thank you for contacting me to cite the reasons why you feel President Bush and Vice President Cheney should be impeached.

Clearly, President Bush's approval ratings are low and the public is becoming increasingly dissatisfied with his Administration's policies. Hence a new Democratic majority in both houses of Congress.

With this change in power will come new priorities and policies. Many are yet unknown. And although I certainly disagree with the President on many issues, I do not agree with all of the reasons you cited, and know of nothing that warrants the drastic step of impeachment.

Thanks for writing. Please let me know if I can help you in any other way.

Very truly yours,

Jim

Well, "Jim," why didn't you just send me a 3x5 notecard that says "Go fuck yourself?" Because that's what I got out of this response. There are plenty of acceptable ways to say "impeachment isn't appropriate at this time," but don't tell me there's nothing that warrants it. You, Jim, are no better than the right-wing scum who ran against you in November, and you can trust that I won't hold my nose and cast another vote for you when the time comes.

I hope you are all writing your congressmen, especially these "Democrats" who see nothing that warrants the "drastic step of impeachment." And I hope at least some of you are getting responses that, at very least, show that your concerns were taken seriously.

On edit:

I have just emailed Congressman Marshall the following response:

To The Honorable Jim Marshall:

Today I received your response to my request for your support of Vice President Richard Cheney's impeachment. You concluded your letter with the statement, "I know of nothing that warrants the drastic step of impeachment."

As dismissive as your response is, I beg that you reconsider this stance in view of today's verdict in the I. Lewis Libby trial. It has been found by a federal grand jury that Libby, working directly for Vice President Richard Cheney, engaged in a criminal coverup consisting of perjury, making false statements to the FBI, and obstruction of justice. To assume that Vice President Cheney had no involvement is to willfully ignore the reality we all exist in.

I have provided you with something that clearly and inarguably warrants the admittedly drastic step of impeachment. Please, for the good of this great nation, draw up articles of impeachment today. There is absolutely no excuse for continuing to allow a criminal enterprise to control one of the highest offices in the land.

Sincerely,

We cannot allow a "fuck you" form letter to quiet our calls for justice. If your congressman is in denial, argue! MAKE them acknowledge the validity of our claims. "Oh well, I tried," is NOT going to get the job done.

[Kelvin Mace]

1. Ummmm...

Well, "Jim," why didn't you just send me a 3x5 notecard that says "Go fuck yourself?"

Because he can't spell "fuck"?

:)

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

2. Politicians are experts at "Duck & Cover" & "I know nothing."

They count on it to get elected.

[MADem]

3. He's playing to his constituency. If he wrote you a letter saying

"YEAH, let's get the bum" and you posted it here, he'd have trouble in his next election. Maybe. At least the way things are polling now.

What I noticed was "I do not agree with ALL of the reasons you cited" and the "I KNOW of nothing"--those are carefully chosen words.

If it gets to a vote in the House, and Nancy needs his AYE, he'll give it, or he won't get any of that PAC money from Steny or Nancy or anyone else who has a huge bundle of cash set aside for reelection campaigns. And he will be contested in the primary, and they'll spend a bundle to knock the guy out.

[hfojvt]

4. Republicans usually write this to me

me: You should vote AGAINST this latest proposal to cut taxes for rich people.

Congressional Republican - "Thank you for contacting me with your views about taxes. I agree with you that this is a serious issue. I have sponsored or supported the following legislation.

1) Abolishing the death tax
2) making the Bush tax cuts permanent
3) the Super Income Credit (SIC) which gives a $10,000 tax credit for every million dollars a taxpayer earns.

I appreciate hearing from you and will continue to work for you and our district in this regard."

Considering that we are likely to get a much better budget than the one Bush proposed, I am hardly ready to throw Democrats from the train.

[TroglodyteScholar]

5. I, too, get those letters from Thugs and Dems alike...

"Thank you for writing to me on this very important topic. Here are the many ways I've acted in direct contradiction of the views you expressed."

The form letter is an invention of the devil. May those who use them rot in Hell. :evilgrin:

[MurrayDelph]

6. If my Representative gave me that "I know of nothing" answer

I would probably write back,

"If it is true that you, as you say, 'know of nothing that warrants the drastic step of impeachment', then I must suggest to you, sir, that you are not paying attention. Your job is
to pay attention. Possibly this job is above your abilities. Perhaps you should consider either
not continuing in this position that is above your meager powers of concentration, or, if you
insist in completing THIS term, possibly not attempting to return to this job next year."

[derby378]

7. Is Jim Marshall up for re-election in 2008?

If so, now's the time to start looking for his replacement. Best of luck to you!

[Mr. Ected]

8. Another Zell Miller Democrat

The Southern Joe Lieberman.

[mmonk]

9. Great come back response by you.

It was perfect. You may also tell him it's required because it's his oath of office.

[TroglodyteScholar]

10. Thanks...

...but somehow I doubt this guy takes his oath of office very seriously.