John Edwards: Executive Branch Has Too Much Power, Must Be Changed

[jsamuel]

Run time: 02:03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nATKGBpgR2o   Posted on YouTube: August 14, 2007 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: August 15, 2007 By DU Member: jsamuel Views on DU: 1196

 
This video is actually about impeachment, but I noticed the title as a really good nugget. Also notice that while he opposes impeachment, he agrees that the crimes have been committed.

[wundermaus]

1. Crimes have been committed but Edwards is against impeachment

That's called Hypocrisy.

Since Edwards is AGAINST impeachment, I am no longer supporting him for president.

[jsamuel]

2. sorry you feel that way

I don't see it that way at all. Realize that none of the candidates are for impeachment of Bush. Even Kucinich from what I understand. Some of them don't think crimes have been committed while others do.

[wundermaus]

3. I am very sorry, too... he was my best hope for America...

Dennis Kucinich Introduce H Res 333 to Impeach VP Cheney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJK6ApCcKPo

Kucinich is a long shot... but he's now MY long shot for president.

[jsamuel]

4. He isn't for impeachment of Bush either.

He is for impeachment of Cheney. Well, the door is always open for you to come back if you change your mind. I haven't seen Edwards answer specifically on Cheney, but I suspect it would be the same.

[wundermaus]

5. I sincerely hope that Edwards will reconsider

and follow the lead of the American People.
No Justice, No Peace.

[jsamuel]

6. He did say that he would think about prosecutions after they leave office.

also realize that he was on Clinton's defense team.

[zazzle]

10. Edwards would be the most likely candidate to prosecute BushCo crimes

Heck! In a debate last spring, Hillary wouldn't even commit to this question: Would you pardon Scooter Libby?
Most likely, more BushCo crimes will surface AFTER Jan. 09 - and Hillary would protect the DC insiders - like Bill Clinton did by ending all pending and future Iran-Contra investigations.
John Edwards is FOR the Constitution and the rule of law!!

[wundermaus]

7. Crimes Against Humanity Have Been Committed by Bush

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAIJyKhJhiM

Bush is an International Criminal.
After Cheney, he will be next.
These things must be done delicately...

But you know, if he is prosecuted after leaving office, he will not have executive privilege to protect him and the other criminals... this may be Edwards plan... indeed, something to consider.

[zazzle]

9. Dem senators won't impeach - it would harm Hillary's presidential ambitions

Kucinich knows this - but uses the impeachment carrot to further and maintain HIS presidential ambitions.

[JDPriestly]

8. Congress wants to be able to establish a footprint -- to show

what direction the Congress would take if our president did not veto every bill. I believe impeachment is important -- even necessary to safeguard our Constitution, but I understand why Congress feels as it does. It would be a different matter if we had a solid majority in the Senate. We do not, however. The terrible thing about the current situation, of course, is that this administration has committed atrocious crimes and is getting away with it. That is a terrible precedent. It suggests that their conduct is acceptable, and it will encourage future radical administrations to exert the same claim to executive power that the Bush administration is claiming. We have to win and win big in 2008. We have to take as many Senate and House seats as possible.