At Convention, Utah Dems Reject Measure Seeking Impeachment

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http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,660216118,00.html

Demos defeat measure seeking impeachment

By Elaine Jarvik
Deseret Morning News
With one of their own serving as the county's mayor and the U.S. Congress now in their party's hands, Salt Lake County Democrats were in an upbeat mood Saturday at their annual convention. Salt Lake County Democratic chairman Christian Burridge. There were even predictions that Democrats would one day hold a majority in the Utah Legislature.

The delegates voted down a resolution calling for the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Although some of those speaking against the resolution said they favored impeachment, they argued that hearings would be divisive — and that the resolution would brand county Democrats as trouble-makers just when they are starting to make headway with Utah voters.

"I'm in favor of impeachment and have been for six years," delegate Arlene Pattison said, but added that voting for the resolution might label the county's Democrats as "extremist."

The resolution was put forward by peace activist James Valerian, who cited "numerous acts of treason."

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1. W.T.F?

[jeff30997]

2. Chickens!!!

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[Jcrowley]

3. DoubleSpeak

That's what you just witnessed fans.

Why would they be in favor of impeachment? Well because of say "Impeachable Offenses?" I would say so. So then do they not understand The Constitution and their sworn duty?

This is a clear case of dereliction of duty.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

4. "Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul." - Edward Abbey

A perfect example.

"I'm in favor of impeachment and have been for six years," delegate Arlene Pattison said, but added that voting for the resolution might label the county's Democrats as "extremist."

[Hissyspit]

5. What a great quote.

Wikipedia:

Edward Paul Abbey (January 29, 1927 - March 14, 1989) was an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies. His best-known works include the novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work Desert Solitaire. Writer Larry McMurtry referred to Abbey as the "Thoreau of the American West".