It's Time for MoveOn to Start Talking about Impeachment

Medea Benjamin

Elaine Brower
Steering Committee, World Can't Wait, mother of U.S. Marine

Tim Carpenter
Director, Progressive Democrats of America

Noam Chomsky
MIT

Marjorie Cohn
President, National Lawyers Guild

Elizabeth de la Vega
Former federal prosecutor and author of U.S. v. George W. Bush et. al.

Jane Dugdale
Coordinator, Bryn Mawr Council of MoveOn/Operation Democracy

Bob Fertik
President, Democrats.com and ImpeachPAC.org

Brad Friedman
Creator of the Brad Blog and co-founder of VelvetRevolution.us

Elizabeth Holtzman
Former Congresswoman, member of House panel that voted to impeach President Nixon, author of The Impeachment of George W. Bush.

Rob Kall
Editor and Publisher, OpEdNews.com

Jonathan Lethem
Writer

Dave Lindorff
Author of The Case for Impeachment

Dennis Loo
Co-editor of Impeach the President: the Case Against Bush and Cheney

Cynthia McKinney
Former Congresswoman, author of impeachment legislation in the 109th Congress

Bill Moyer
Executive Director, Backbone Campaign

Brad Newsham
Founder, The Beach Impeach Project

John Nichols
Washington correspondent, The Nation, and author of The Genius of Impeachment

Jacob Park
A28 National Coordinator

Peter Phillips
Director, Project Censored, Co-editor of Impeach the President: The Case Against Bush and Cheney

Cindy Sheehan
Director, Camp Casey Peace Institute

David Swanson
Co-founder, AfterDowningStreet.org coalition

Howard Zinn
Author of A People's History of the United States

 To Eli Pariser, MoveOn.org Executive Director:

With more than 3 million members, MoveOn plays a vital role not only in shaping public policy, but in educating the American public about the most important political issues of the day. With this power comes a responsibility to engage with these issues in as forthright a manner as possible.

Until now, MoveOn has declined to call for the impeachment of George W. Bush or Dick Cheney, citing a purported lack of interest among its membership. But, as many frustrated members have pointed out, they have not been asked. It has recently come to light that MoveOn is quietly conducting an online poll on the question among a small group of its members. We applaud this encouraging first step but hope that MoveOn will go further by soliciting feedback from its entire membership. When asked why the poll was not taken of all members, a MoveOn organizer explained:

Rarely do we send out a survey like this to the whole membership (we work very hard to send no more than one email to our members per day; the more they receive the less likely they are to open any of them, there is also an issue of bandwidth capabilities). We generally only do that when we have to act immediately or when we are acting on very specific legislation.

We feel confident that the membership of MoveOn will forgive the organization a single e-mail about a question of such urgency and importance. And we would remind MoveOn that specific legislation on impeachment already exists. H Res 333, introduced by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), and cosponsored by Rep. William Lacy Clay (D-MO) and Rep. Janice Schakowsky (D-IL) calls for the impeachment of Vice-President Cheney on the grounds that he manipulated intelligence "to deceive the citizens and Congress of the United States by fabricating a threat of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction to justify the use of the United States Armed Forces against the nation of Iraq."

Few will dispute that lying the nation into a disastrous war that has claimed the lives of more than 3,000 Americans and hundreds of thousands of Iraqis rises to the level of "high crimes and misdemeanors" and that these allegations merit serious examination by Congress. On April 28, 2007, Americans in more than 125 locations around the country took to the streets to demonstrate their support for impeachment. That same weekend, delegates to the annual convention of the California Democratic Party, the largest state chapter of the Democratic Party, overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling for the impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney. Two days later, speaking on NPR, leading antiwar Congressman John Murtha (D-PA) pointedly said that impeachment was "on the table" in Congress.

The time has come for the Bush administration to be held accountable. We respectfully urge MoveOn to exercise leadership on the question of impeachment and to begin an open dialogue with its members about the issue. As MoveOn likes to say, "Every member has a voice."

 

 

 

 

 

 

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51 JohnParkerChesapeakeVAIf not now, when? If not Move On, who?
52 AmandaFeeleyIt's time to remove these two war criminals and send them off to the Hague.
53 PaulPriebeLos AngelesAR
54 davidbirkeyimpeach cheney first!!! he's far worse than bush could ever hope to be!
55 LARRYRETZACKMURRIETACAThe atmosphere of deceit and secrecy throughout the Bush administration is way past the constitutional standard of "high crimes and misdemeanors." Lying American into the war against Iraq; violating the Geneva Conventions to torture POWs; violating US law by spying on its own citizens; to say nothing of firing U.S. attorneys because of their political leanings. All of these offenses make a mockery of the Constitution and America a reviled, hated country. I'm not looking for any popularity contest but Cheney & Bush should not only be impeached, tried in the Senate & if convicted, removed from office. They should then be turned over to the Hague and tried for war crimes against humanity. That these thugs are committing such vile conduct in America's name and with my tax funds is totally outrageous.
56 KarenGrayGreenwoodINIf Bush is not impeached, then justice will never be served!
57 AnonymousAnonymousLos AngelesCA
58 Patrick L.BoydDallasTXIt's time to show this administration that the American people have had it with their lies, their incompetence, their deceitfulness, and on and on. Get Bush, Cheney, et al OUT OF THERE NOW!
59 CherylBiren-WrightPennsaukenNJI initially expressed my concern regarding Move On's decision to not include the impeachment issue in its post-election survey. I, along with many others, "wrote it in" and I have on numerous occasions sent e-mails requesting an explanation as to why Move On is not asking the right questions to its members. My initial guess since I received no reply was that since Move On originated and was so vocal about "moving on" regarding the impeachment of President Clinton, that perhaps the group was overly cautious about taking opposite tact with President Bush. If that's the case how 'bout setting your egos aside and consider this: Torture, Illegal Rendering, Illegal War, Abuse of Power, Abuse of Signing Statements. Shredding the Constitution. You know the right thing to do, please act on it. Sincerely, Cheryl Biren-Wright PDA SJ Impeachment IOT
60 JoBarcelona
61 BarbaraEllis, Ph.DPortlandOR
62 KemberHansonRichardsonTX
63 DougLongWhy would we want to allow Bush/Cheney to set a precedent for blatantly ignoring the Constitution and getting away with it? If they are not held legally accountable, via impeachment, we are setting a very dangerous precedent for future presidents. Do we want to do that?
64 DianeGrodney
65 FloydLujanLas VegasNMI am appalled at how many times I hear, "...should we, should we?" YES WE SHOULD !! What good is a law if someone doesn't abide by it?! GET INTO IT, already: IMPEACH!!!!
66 mariethibeault
67 EthanBarrett
68 KimStorieHudsonNC
69 SethManjosMaplewoodNJ
70 KarenTaylorFitchburgMABush's expension of executive power is egregious enough to warrant impeachment, expulsion, and indictment for treason. But a million people are dead because of his illegal personal war -- -- that he hasn't been impeached yet is a travesty and a national embarassment!
71 michellegeilplaya del reyCAIt is high time the president and his administration answer to their "high crimes" and misdemeanors, and stop the killing of American soldiers and innocent Iraqis alike. We need to seriously talk about and institute impeachment proceedings now!
72 Patricia CutlerCutlerEncinitasCAAs a Movon.org local council member I believe it's imperative that the organization poll ALL of its members on impeachment.
73 MatthewKimmelFlorenceAL
74 ClaireJosephMonroviaCAI strongly urge Move-On to poll it'e entire membership re: impeachment. I think it will be surprised at the results.
75 ChristiHoffmanTime is running out. The time to impeach is NOW.
76 RobertRouseFort WayneINIt's time for accountability - Cheney first, then Bush - we don't need Preseident Cheney - not even for a minute!
77 stuartmarkoffbaltimoreMDThere is no longer any doubt in my mind or conscience that we are confronted with a corrupt, renegade Administration in daily violation of their oaths to protect and defend the Constitution. It is no longer enough to be ashamed for them. The blood is on our hands too.
78 LauraHittAustinTXBush has not listened to the Iraq Study Group, to his generals in the field, to the American people, nor to Congress. The only way to end this war is to begin impeachment hearings! Impeach Bush & Cheney!!!
79 DarrylBrownSault Ste. MarieMIThe President has exceeded his authority and he refuses to listen, This is more then politics. He operating under a different agenda then representing America. Even if he can't be impeached before he leaves ooffice, at least it send the message that the Americans will not have our country stolen.
80 timcarpenter
81 Carol H.Goodfriend
82 ErikaDavisFort WorthTXThe Bush Administration is a travesty to truth and morality. Impeachment of Bush and Cheney for the lies about the need to pre-emptively strike Iraq and thus the responsibility for thousands and thousands of deaths must be addressed and impeachment is the only just way.
83 NancyBrumback
84 DeborahLynnPhoenixAZ
85 REBECCABIDWELLEL DORADOKS
86 GaryHinesFt LauderdaleFLIt is rather obvious that President Bush has no intention of submitting to the will of the American people regarding the war in Iraq. When we elected the Democrats to congress, it was with a mandate to stop the war in Iraq. President Bush has demonstrated that he has no intention of submitting to the will of congress either. The only alternative left to us is impeachment.This is a necessity now, as a matter of damage control. There is no other choice available to us. In fact the entire Bush Administration should be impeached, for lying if nothing else. Gary S. Hines Chairman Florida State Chapter American Patriot Party
87 LenaWeilSeasideORBUSH AND CHENEY HAVE TO GO NOW! There is even more to investigate spp.gov
88 KimHughesNYIt's about time. Way past, actually.
89 AnonymousAnonymousSan DiegoCATo disregard the wishes of the majority in any democracy is no longer considered a democracy. The leadership must be removed from office.
90 BrianStatonHuntersvilleNCThis has to happen to save our constitution and the rule of law.
91 Greg ASteinkeDepoe BayOR
92 nathaniel xvance jrmuskogeeOKYes! I agree that congress must not only add a withdrawal date to funding , but should make it NOW, Today, and if Mr. Armageddoom Bush and Chenny do not sign, then not one cent should or ought to be allocated! It is time to end the war and try Bush and Chenny for war crimes!
93 dotjacksonsix mileSCWhat on God's green earth are we doing, letting this mess go on, and our country be laid low by a criminal administration that should never have been seated, in the first place? Are we a whole nation of idiots? IMPEACH RIGHT NOW!
94 KarenBenceSugar HillGABeing a MoveOn member, I would like to express my feelings that impeachment is the only answer to this countries woes. Get rid of them. Poll all your members.
95 ShermanHandbergDuluthMNThe Administration's multitude of illegal actions DEMANDS impeachment. I'm positive that once an investigation starts, there will be NO END to the criminal activities done by Bush, Cheney, and most other of their associates. It's time politicians started paying for their illegal acts!!!
96 Jeff AlanWolfMesaAZI am A Veteran Boroadcaster of over 16 years. I have talking about Impeachemnet on my Talk Radio show for mant months now.
97 RussMantelClear LakeWI
98 AnonymousAnonymousVallejoCAThe only way we will get Democracy back is by impeaching Bush/Cheney. To not impeach is allowing the criminals and future criminals to further subvert the Constitution.
99 MichaelVecchioBradentonFLIt has been evident for some time now, that the president and vice-president have committed serious crimes against the constitution and the citizens of this country. Even though their crimes deserve incarceration, I'll settle for impeachment. For BOTH of them.
100 ThomasCoombsFLThe Democratic Leadership cannot ignore violations of the Law by this President and Vice President just because it might be hard work. The American people demand they be held accountable for their many and heinous crimes NOW!!

 

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