Conyers Wimps Out While Gonzo Flames Out

As you all know he joined the list to impeach Cheney etc. I would like to share this letter with all of you because it probably shows the apprehensiveness congress is feeling right now about starting impeachment proceedings. This is a very difficult situation we all face, but we should never give up. He asks a question at the end of the letter that requires one to remember when Clinton was impeached. An impeachment would definitely effect oversight and action in Congress on other problems. Maybe that is why Conyers is acting this way...but we should all remember to never give up and do the right thing for our country.

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Dear Loraine:

          Thank you for contacting me in support of impeaching Vice President Dick Cheney. You will be pleased to know that I have cosponsored H.Res. 333, introduced by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH).

           As you know, this resolution sets forth articles of impeachment stating that Vice President Cheney: (1) has purposely manipulated the intelligence process to deceive the citizens and Congress of the United States about a threat of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, and about an alleged relationship between Iraq and al Qaeda, to justify the use of the U.S. Armed Forces against Iraq in a manner damaging to U.S. national security interests; and (2) has openly threatened aggression against Iran absent any real threat to the United States, and has done so with the U.S. proven capability to carry out such threats, thus undermining U.S. national security.

           I am hopeful that my colleagues in the House and Senate will join you and me in pursuing impeachment proceedings. In this time of increased oversight by the new Democratic Congress, it is imperative that this institution do all it can to rein in the megalomaniacal actions of a vice president with too much power and too little supervision.

           However, I worry that we are running out of time to both bring impeachment proceedings against this Administration and try to solve some of the problems it has created or neglected, like accessible health care, affordable education, stable jobs, immigration reform, affordable housing, and - especially - getting out of Iraq. Though they would not welcome impeachment proceedings, the Republican Leadership would applaud Democrats being diverted from our other oversight responsibilities where real policy changes could make a more immediate difference.

           Using the time frame of the impeachment of former President Clinton, it took 13 months (from approximately December, 1997 to January, 1999) to complete the process. During that time very little other legislative work was accomplished as all efforts by Congress focused on the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. Can we afford to use 13 months to try to oust this Administration when it will be replaced anyway in the November, 2008 elections?

           But make no mistake: I have given the resolution of impeachment my full support and will do all I can to hold accountable all the officials of this Administration.

           Thank you for your input to this valuable public debate. I appreciate hearing from you.

Sincerely,

SAM FARR

Member of Congress

SF/rd

The Democratic National Committee called tonight, seeking the $100 donation that will get matching contributions, blah blah blah, blah, blah.  I've heard enough.

Here's what I told the man. He commented on the fact that I was a generous donor in the past and they were counting on me. Well, guess what, sport?  Don't start counting just yet.

Here's the deal.

I have contributed for years to the DNC and Progressive Democratic causes and to candidates in my district. I stated to the gentleman that I will not be contributing to the Democratic National Committee because when I did contribute, they didn't listen to the contributors. That's people like me that can afford to give. So, if you don't listen then, you don't listen now, and I get to keep my money. I told the gentleman that as of right now, this day, if the Democratic leadership cannot IMPEACH bu$h/cheney, DON'T BOTHER CALLING BACK.  As far as I can tell, WE GOT THE BEST DEMOCRACY THAT MONEY CAN BUY. A f*cking one party system, bought and paid for by Big Business.  So, tell Gov. Dean, actions speak louder than words. The Democratic leadership is not listening to the majority of the country. That's the people who vote and pay for all of this. The only  way this country can stop it's illegal war on Iraq is to IMPEACH bu$h/cheney. They are criminals. They have violated the laws and the checks and balances set forth by the Constitution.  bu$h/cheney has no use for the rule of LAW. Their actions have proved that point over and over again. WHEN ARE THE DEMS GOING TO GET THE HINT? WHEN THEY ARE WALKING OUT THE DOOR FOR THE LAST TIME?

So, no action, no money. For here is the next big thing these a..holes are going to be doing and if the Dems don't do something, we may have to clean the whole House and Senate out. bu$h talks big about doing for veterans. he and his party of conservanazi thugs are going to stop any increase to the VA and military health care.

If the Dems can't do anything about these criminals, then it's time for a party of Common Sense and Courage, because neither of the parties in power know what those two virtues are.

I don't care if Conyers can't get the votes, it's not about votes in Congress, it's about what the people want.

NO ACTION, NO MONEY! You cut off the contributions they will either cave or never figure this all out.

BUCK FUSH!!!!