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 Just as Oregon's Rep. Earl Blumenauer explained to several constituents earlier this week why he opposes impeachment/ouster of Bush and Cheney (ties up Congress, Senate says no "twofers"), his fellow Oregonian Rep. Peter DeFazio (Dist. 4) just added his agreement to that stance: That no matter what B&C and their supporters do to tear up the Constitution and overthrow our system of government in the next 25 months, impeachment is just too extreme a step to take—EVER. [His statement is below.]

          DeFazio told talk-show host Thom Hartmann on Air America months ago that he opposed impeachment because Congress was controlled by the Republicans and so it was not possible. Now that the Democrats control Congress, however, his arguments boil down to his view of not being able to get Senate votes and impeachment proceedings would halt all Congressional business.  His newest argument—that all those in Congress authorized Bush to take the country into war could be impeached, too—is bootless. As colleague Phil Burk points out: “... that resolution was passed based on misinformation given to Congress by Bush. This is called "fraud in the inducement". One should not blame the victims of fraud for believing the lie.”