Well, it has been apparent for quite a while that Bush is no angel and that his administration is and has been involved in some questionable acts.....should Dems derail his administration with an investigation or s
should Dems put it aside and focus on bipartisan issues instead
2006-11-09 01:29:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I've already heard mention that some investigation of Bush's conduct in office will probably be instituted in the future. Right now the Dems are savoring their win and will proceed slowly at first. Don't look for too much rhetoric about this investigation until after the Dems take control in January. We still have two months of a lame duck Republican congress to endure.
2006-11-09 04:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has said very clearly that as far as he's concerned decisions about further investigation is up to the Attorney General. Of course that means that he will not disapprove of it. And yes, earlier he had said he wasn't for it at all. I think that he received so much flak over this - from Dems in Congress, and from the thousands of emails that the White House received, that he threw up his hands and said go ahead and investigate then. There are too many people who think it's outrageous that this might be swept under the rug. I hope that the AG takes Obama's advice about making sure this is investigated and presided over by a bipartisan committee. They have to do it that way to avoid the Bushies claiming it's a partisan witch hunt. I'm not sure what you mean by "Democratic congress was aware of this." If you mean the torture aspect, yes, everyone was aware of it. But no one had any memos or reports to point to in order to prove how it was handled and to what extent it was approved, and who gave the ultimate order that made it a-okay to torture. No one in the Bush Administration would give up that information, and now it's been released. That's the difference between what the Democrats knew then and what they know now.
2016-05-22 00:09:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point the damage is done. Launching an investigation would only waste tax dollars. Let's spend the money where we need it and let him ride the balance of his term out. During the remaining last two years he will be trying to do what America wants, so he can win favor for the Republican Ballot. However, like I said, the damage is done. We would be foolish to spend millions of dollars investigating when he is about to payout on performance. If an investigation is what you want for a particular party/individual it should be done prior to the 2 year marker.
BirdDog
2006-11-09 01:54:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. As much as it pains me I don't think they should impeach them unless there is something that is a huge legal breach. The reason is I want for us to focus on a positive agenda that will actually help Americans instead of hurt them. If we go into impeachment that will dominate everything. On the other hand, there has to be accountability and they need to open all doors and answer the questions that need to be answered. This is the only way we can start to fix the horrible mess they have created.
By the way... thank goodness the head of the Senate committee on the environment is no longer Inoff a guy that still doesn't believe in global warming.
2006-11-09 01:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should investigate him, absolutely. After all, if there is nothing to find, what is the problem? If Democrats tried to bring trumped up charges that didn't really exist, they would be in more trouble politically, and lose out in the next elections.
It is just the right thing to do. There are enough questions about this war that need answering, questions much more serious than if the President lied in court about having sex with an intern.
2006-11-09 01:37:33 · answer #5 · answered by Ciaoenrico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Why do you think Bush was campaigning so hard toward the end of the election? He knew if Dems take congress, he's going to be investigated !
2006-11-09 01:32:21 · answer #6 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no room for compromise. No room for being politically correct and no room for rhetoric. Rush says reach out to Democrats. Bush says reach out to Democrats. That should make it clear to all Americans. Now they want it to be not about partisan politics but about unity, right! The American people have demanded change and that's what they want from Democrats.
They also want real leadership in Congress. Impeachment starts in the House and ends in the Senate. Cheney should also resign.
Bush needs to see a Doctor. Congress should demand he have a public record physical.
2006-11-09 01:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by jl_jack09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need to get on with running the country, but investigations should be conducted at a secondary level, not as priority actions.
2006-11-09 01:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by grumpy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why...what do they know about investigating a administration? They NEVER investigated their last so called president in clinton???
2006-11-09 01:37:15 · answer #9 · answered by elvisdan77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why they're at it, investigate the 'cold case' of Ted Kennedy's Chappaquiddick incident.
2006-11-09 01:42:20 · answer #10 · answered by racingdiego@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋