Dear Madame Speaker Pelosi

[babylonsister]

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Dear Madame Speaker Pelosi
Submitted by davidswanson on Sun, 2007-07-15 19:12. Congress | Impeachment

By Susan Crandall

Dear Madame Speaker Pelosi,

Speaking woman to woman, mother to mother, and grandmother to grandmother, I must tell you that I think you made a huge mistake in declaring early in your term as Speaker of the House that impeachment is off the table. It was a huge, but honest mistake on your part in my opinion. Please, please, please reconsider!! The future of our country depends on it. The separation of powers exists to preserve our freedoms. President Bush and VP Cheney have done everything they can to consolidate power in the executive branch. They have no respect for the constitution they swore to uphold or, for the American people. They have committed high crimes and misdemeanors.

We need to make them accountable so future presidents understand that they cannot be dictators; they are OUR public servants, not the other way around; and that the executive branch is a co-equal branch of government subject to checks and balances. We are depending on you to rise above politics and personal self interest and display the God-given courage and humility it would take to put impeachment back on the table. You could leave no greater legacy than leading the charge to save our democracy. An infinity of 9/11's are not worth the loss of our democracy. Our democracy has been a beacon of light in this world. But George Bush's responses to 9/11 have been cloaked in secrecy and lies for his own personal benefit. The only legacy he can look forward to is shame and dishonor. Please don't let his legacy tarnish our democracy.

Thank you very much.

Susan Crandall
Albuquerque, NM

[Swamp Rat]

1. Set the table!

I'm hungry for impeachment.

[demnan]

3. We're making progress

In Northern Virginia, Congressman Jim Moran just flipped to become a co-signer for House Res. 333 to impeach Cheney and people in the City of Alexandria (one of his jurisdictions) are working to pass a resolution for impeachment in that fair city.

[Swamp Rat]

4. Yep, We the People are kicking ass!

And we are going to succeed!!!

[babylonsister]

5. I love your spirit, Swampie!

:hug:

[phildo]

2. Dear Susaan -- form letter response

Dear Susaabm

Thank you for your interest in our Government and taking the time to write me a letter about your interest.

My staff and I always enjoy hearing from our citizens and feedback on the important work the United States Congress is responsible for.

I would like to you encourage to stay involved and continue to participate in the process. You help make an important difference.

Regards,

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Hon. Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House
United States House of Representatives



(OMB #FU2 - Form Letter for Ignored Letters from Peons)

[BringEmOn]

6. It's the People's table, Nancy! Next course is impeachment. Serve it up!

[John Q. Citizen]

7. Sooner or later she's going to get the message. i just hope it's sooner!

[creeksneakers2]

8. A small but important difference

between the proponents of instant impeachment and my memory - Nancy Pelosi said impeachment wasn't on the table BEFORE the 2006 election. Many have the misconception that Nancy turned on her supporters after being elected speaker, and that isn't the case.

[Imagevision]

9. To allow Cheney & Bush to run the clock down and get away free from being

charged and prosecuted is a slap in the face to democracy in itself...

[Prophet 451]

10. "beacon of light"?

I appreciate that emotive language is useful in suggestion but I think "beacon of light" was pushing it.

A thought: Do you think Ms. Pelosi has any plans for a presidential run herself? I ask because one reason for removing the impeachment option would be that one wished to preserve the president's dictatorial powers for one's future use.