Do you support calls for President Bush's impeachment?

Question

Did he lie about the reasons for going to war in Iraq?

The recent anti-war protests across America included calls for President Bush to be impeached for crimes against the American people.

Most senior Democrats say they don't want to impeach the president, but growing numbers of ordinary Americans and town meetings are openly calling for Congress to investigate what they say are serious crimes committed by the President and his administration.

Those calling for impeachment claim President Bush lied about the reasons for taking America to war, and violated the constitution by authorising a widespread programme to spy on ordinary citizens.

Do you support those who call for President Bush's impeachment? Would impeachment distract the country from the job of government? Or are those calling for it simply unable to accept that America voted to re-elect President Bush?

My personal feeling at the moment: Impeach Bush how? War Crimes? Congress just passed the so called "War Crimes Bill", which exonerates not only Bush but members of his admin from war crimes as far back as 9/11/2001. Lying to the Amer public on WMD? Perhaps the documents in support of WMD in Iraq were doctored, but at Bush's order? You'll never find a smoking gun. An impeachment is subject to reasonable doubt, like any criminal case. I loathe the man, don't get me wrong, but it seems to me that, once again, the Amer public seeks a scapegoat for problems resulting from policies which THEY went to the polls in support of in the first place. Grow up, America! What's important is the man is GONE in less than 2 years time.

koalatcomics, nice of you to "waste" even further of your time to post a lengthy response here. For what it's worth, political sentiments in the USA are evolving/changing all the time.

Cannot stand Pelosi, by the way, so please contain your prejudices. Disliking Bush does not equal liking Pelosi, or what she stands for.

Scott, I respect your point of view. In the "old days" of true statesmanship, the President would have resigned were we to have invaded a nation for what turned out to be false pretenses. Unfortunately, those days appear long past, regardless of the party in power.

Answer 1

No because it will just make the Republicans band together to ward off the threat of the Democrats. Plus, I think there are SLIGHTLY more important things to worry about right now. I.e. figuring out a way to win/get out of Iraq, health care, education, etc.

Answer 2

I would definitely go any lengths to get Bush impeached. He was an undeserving candidate to hold the presidency position. Yet, he was elected. Americans only see what happens on their land and don't really care what happens in the world. Most of the world's miseries are due to George Bush alone.

I can't believe America would and is supporting such a president who is the core of terrorism!!!! And, he calls Osama Bin Laden a terrorist. He is the one terrorizing people all over the world and Americans are blind to it. The biggest example right in front of everyone's eyes is the Guantanamo Bay. They say that place is for a terrorist, so why is Bush not it there?

It is like allowing a monkey to run around in the city. This is exactly what George Bush portrays himself as doing!!!! Shame to him!

Answer 3

enable's see.... He lies to Congress and the yank human beings. He makes an unprovoked attack on yet another united states. He authorizes unlawful wiretaps on human beings. and you nonetheless desire to heavily study him to any of the folk on your record? The George W. Bush is the two a liar or heavily incompetent or the two. And by using the way, Douglas MacArthur became into under no circumstances President of united statesa..

Answer 4

Democrats have been scrambling to find reasons to impeach Bush since his elections. The reason why they haven't done it yet is simply because the man has done NOTHING illegal. The only crime involved is all of the time and tax dollars wasted by the democrat congress conducting countless rediculous special investigations instead of doing the job they were elected to do.

And as for those who want to whine and say that Bush lied, lets get this straight right now. All of the information he had DID NOT come from the CIA or Homeland Security. It was provided to us by the UN, which democrats worship and believe is the end-al be-all of policy. In fact, this same information was provided to congress LONG BEFORE Bush ever was in office... as far back as 1998. Here have a look...

"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program." --President Bill Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998

"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since 1983." --Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18, 1998

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process." -Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998

"There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has reinvigorated his weapons programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies." Letter to President Bush, Signed by: -- Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), and others, Dec 5, 2001

"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical weapons throughout his country." -- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002

"I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force -- if necessary -- to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security." -- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002

"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction." -- Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec. 8, 2002

"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction ... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real..." -- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003

Answer 5

i respect bush because he had to keep a straight face after more than 2000 citizens were slaughtered mercilessly on American soil to avoid all the drama no one should have touched them in thye first place this is where the whole world misses the point you hit a snake what do you expect to be struck back

Answer 6

People calling for impeachment prove to me the left has thousands of stupid and ignorant people. When he does something that falls under the impeachment statute call me. Till then either get an education in government or shut up.

Answer 7

Bush haters don't understand that he hasn't done anything wrong..I didn't like the idea of going to war but the house and senate approved it instead of taking their time to get all of the facts..should they be impeached

Answer 8

He should be impeached for approving of what actions and directions have been taken for America and its future. If he didn't approve, then he would step down. Which if he stepped down, then he might actually be honored for doing something right for once for the right reasons.

He isn't the sole person to blame, there are many other who actually make the decisions.

Answer 9

asked and answered HUNDREDS OF TIMES HERE. thats why they put the similar questions asked when you post so hopefully you will READ AND COMPREHEND and stop wasting peoples time here. when/if you compare the clinton behavior in the white house as a benchmark to bush no action by bush rises to meet the qualifications of impeachment. again, read the questions and stop wasting peoples time with pelosi/ite postings...thanks

- The only president ever impeached on grounds of personal malfeasance
- Most number of convictions and guilty pleas by friends and associates*
- Most number of cabinet officials to come under criminal investigation
- Most number of witnesses to flee country or refuse to testify
- Most number of witnesses to die suddenly
- First president sued for sexual harassment.
- First president accused of rape.
- First first lady to come under criminal investigation
- Largest criminal plea agreement in an illegal campaign contribution case
- First president to establish a legal defense fund.
- First president to be held in contempt of court
- Greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions
- Greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions from abroad
- First president disbarred from the US Supreme Court and a state court

Answer 10

No it would be still another waste of our tax dollars