A (Gonzo) "no confidence" vote won't accomplish anything

[babylonsister]

http://scoop.epluribusmedia.org/story/2007/5/30/121728/178

A "no confidence" vote won't accomplish anything
by clammyc
Wed May 30, 2007 at 12:17:28 PM EST

The planned no confidence vote scheduled for next month on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is, quite frankly, an incredibly short sighted and timid response to one of the most destructive and corrupt members of the Bush administration. In addition to giving the Democrats a reason to say that they did something (which won't result in a resignation or removal from office), it also gives republicans a reason to say that they distance themselves from the Bush administration without really accomplishing anything.

Now, of course it is ridiculous to us that any republicans can convince ANYONE that they are distancing themselves from the very administration who they (1) enabled (2) were the biggest cheerleaders for and (3) voted in lockstep with for nearly seven years now. And it is just as ludicrous for anyone to think that if Gonzales hasn't resigned or stepped down yet that another symbolic and nonbinding vote will suddenly make him "see the light".

Which makes it all the more imperative that nothing short of impeachment proceedings be commenced against Gonzales - and done quickly.

I have already stated the myriad of reasons why Gonzales not only will never resign but also why his removal from office is the biggest repudiation of everything this administration stands for. Even more than Rove, Gonzales is inextricably tied to Bush. Gonzales' failures and actions are those of Bush. Period. From their days in Texas to his time as White House Counsel to Attorney General. As he goes, so goes Bush. As he goes down, so does the rationale for just about everything that this administration has done and has stood for (or against).

A "no confidence" vote gives republicans an easy way out, while impeachment is a win-win for the Democrats. It forces republicans to either stand with Mr. 28% or to take a meaningful stand against his closest advisor (whose popularity has got to be even lower than Bush's). It also gives a bit of confidence back to the Democrats who, despite the excellent personal story told by my good friend thereisnospoon, still have much to prove in terms of standing up to the crimes, stubbornness and lies of the Executive Branch.

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[PDJane]

1. I agree..........

just a business as usual tactic.

Impeachment should be on the table for the whole murderous gang, and NOW!!!

[MannyGoldstein]

2. Didn't You Get The News?

Triangulation is more important than our nation's business. Even most people at DU refuse to take voting record into account when selecting a candidate, e.g. Edwards and Clinton.

So have a drink and relax. It's not getting better until it gets a lot worse.

[Phredicles]

3. Agreed and recommended;

as I've said elsewhere, I don't understand why the Democrats in congress are trying so hard to pretend this is just an ordinary lousy presidential administration, when it is in fact the most monstrous criminal enterprise in our country's history.