Reply #126: Again I have to disagree [View All]

The idea that the investigations are not necessary is incorrect in my opinion. It makes no difference what Bush has said he has done in public, because he has given a rationale for it, which his supporters agree with - including a lot of Congress and the SCOTUS, when it comes down to it. The investigations have been revealing how much partisan corruption has proliferated throughout Washington, and IMO that's germaine to the issue. What you are arguing seems to me like asking a prosecuting attorney to walk in to the courtroom on day 1 and say "Your Honor, this man is guilty. I request you recess the jury to deliberate." without making any kind of argument. WE may know there's multiple deliberate frauds from the Bush administration, but the average guy on the street isn't really aware yet, and the Repubs will continue to back Bush as long as they can get away with it. The key to getting the Repubs to turn is going to be showing them that their political livelihood is tied directly to this issue, they are beginning to get the picture now but that will never fully happen if we don't build a public, transparent case. I for one do not believe that Pelosi, regardless of what she has said in the last couple of days, is going to use her speakership to keep an impeachment proceeding from happening if and when one comes about from investigations. I'm sure she will if impeachment comes about in a rushed fashion.