Overcoming righteous resistance

People of a progressive persuasion face very little opposition from the general public, when making the case that Cheney and Bush deserve impeachment for their misdeeds. Yet it's a harder sell to convince people that impeachment would be the best thing for the country right now. One group, in particular, are hesitant to sign on to the course of action proposed by Representative Kucinich. Many democrats in Congress sincerely believe that impeachment debates and proceedings will only distract them from "doing the people's business." They had hoped to focus on healthcare, the environment, and winding down the war in Iraq. Yet the sad truth is they won't make any real progress in these areas without an impeachment process. This is so, because even overiding Bush's veto no longer suffices to accomplish the goals that the American people want. "Signing statements," the Patriot Act, and a whole host of techniques developed in the last few years allow Bush, Cheney and their accomplices to act as if the legislative branch simply didn't exist. The American people are slowly awakening to this fact, although a residual desire for normalcy makes many wish they could simply ignore the mess in Washington. In every congressional district throughout the land signs of massive popular discontent can no longer be ignored. My friend, an active-duty Marine officer currently stateside, told me the other day he sees posters and banners as he drives to his base proclaiming: "Support our Troops. Impeach the Liars." He tells me, after three tours in Iraq, that he and his veteran buddies are glad to see this new public anger. He's proud of his own honorable service, and he understands the anger isn't directed against people like him. Instead, he tells me most career military are privately disgusted by the immoral warmongering of Bush and Cheney. My friend wants a withdrawal that is gradual and orderly, yet certain. "We can't be referees for this civil war over there... it's just not gonna work."

So call your friendly representative today and ask them to consider these arguments. The life you save might be my friend's!!