So, how do we keep Pelosi out of the Speaker's chair?

[Kelvin Mace]

After all, this the woman who vowed there would be no impeachment.

U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has pledged not to pursue impeachment of President George W. Bush if Democrats win the November election.

"Impeachment is off the table," said Pelosi in an interview aired Sunday on CBS "60 Minutes."

Asked if that was a pledge, Pelosi said it was.

"Yes, it is a pledge," she said. "Of course it is."

Pelosi called impeachment "a waste of time," and suggested Republicans -- who have controlled the House for 12 years -- would make political hay out of it if Democrats tried to impeach Bush.

http://thoughtcrimes.org/s9/index.php?/archives/1155-Nancy-Pelosi-vows-to-protect-criminals-from-prosecution.html

We cannot allow this Vichy Democrat to shield BushCo.

[Caution]

1. gimme a break. She's the speaker and it's great that she is.

[liberaldemocrat7]

30. Bush has 2 years left. You would have to impeach and convict both Bush and Cheney.

I want to see a $10 an hour minimum wage.

I want to see repeal of Medicare Part D and placement of the drug beneift into Medicare part B
repeal the means test on Medicare Part B. Place the former Medicaid beneficiaries
back into Medicaid where they had full drug coverage.

By the way South Dakota citizens voted down the abortion ban.

I want to see vote by mail with paper ballots counted by civil servants passed by congress.

I want to see registration of voters by civil servants and maintenance of registrations by civil servants passed by congress.


However I want Bush investigated for provoking the 9-11 attacks and for invading Iraq.

[The Magistrate]

2. We Do Not, Mr. Mace

Perhaps the circular firing squad can wait until at least the weekend?

[ncrainbowgrrl]

13. I have to agree, Sir.

I think tonight is a time for joy and happiness. Congrats to all DU members, their families and friends. This is truly an amazing night, and I'm happy that I was able to spend this evening with y'all.

[Guaranteed]

21. The squad we do put forward should have some political sense, as well. nt

[ComerPerro]

3. it was a mistake for her to say that, but who really cares?

they go back on their promises and vows and pledges all the time, so why don't we?

And besides, even if she lives up to it, they will still try to make her look as though she is going back on her vow.

So if they are going to do that anyway, why not go all out?

[EST]

26. We do not break promises.

[cynatnite]

They're not looking for impeachment now...

but if during their investigations something should come up...

I don't think they should be going impeachment hunting right off the bat. Subpoena and investigate first.

[kysrsoze]

6. Exactly. If it's compelling enough, they'll do it.

[earth mom]

4. I'm mad about that too...but I'm hoping she'll change her mind.

Conyers may talk her into it yet! :evilgrin:

[Ignacio Upton]

5. Investigations first, then impeachment

n/t.

[NYC Liberal]

7. That was then, it's called politics.

Now what they'll be able to do is investigate and WHEN they have gathered and organized all of the concrete evidence against Bush, THEN impeachment will be a viable option.

[EFerrari]

24. I tend to agree. She could probably be dragged to an impeachment

. . kicking and screaming . .,:evilgrin:

Remember what hell she caught when she first called Junior "incoompetent"?

In fact, I believe it was two CongressWOMEN from CA that first dared to criticize the Hero of 9/11.

:hi:

[casus belli]

8. Are you serious?

[DesEtoiles]

9. she's not a dictator - the caucus - the MAJORITY - will decide what to do

[Bluebear]

10. I could care less what she pledges to Diane Sawyer. nt

[blogslut]

11. I like Nancy

Just where she is. Madame Speaker. Ahhhhh. :)

[LSK]

12. LOL - is this a lounge post???

Its pretty funny.

[NoSheep]

14. Dy-No-Myte?

[Donnachaidh]

15. Jesus H. Christ on a Cracker!

SHE may have said that but you know, other voices will be saying otherwise. Let themselves get in there and get to WORK.

John Conyers and the rest will be building a ROCK SOLID case for impeachment now. Let them do it the right way!

[GregD]

23. Conyers... Oh yeah...

He's made it absolutely clear that investigations are a coming. So has Waxman.

The results of the investigations will lead to inertia, and inertia will lead to public opinion. And public opinion will lead to action...

I can hardly freaking wait... and intend to be part of a local process of steering public opinion. I encourage others to lead public option in your own respective areas...

It's going to be delicious...

[Lone_Star_Dem]

16. Considering the joy here tonight over having our first

Female Speaker of the House I don't think this is going to go your way.

Personally, as a woman and a Democrat, I'm very proud.

[Cameron27]

17. I'm still celebrating for

our new Speaker of the House ...Nancy Pelosi!!!

[Gold Metal Flake]

18. A lady can change her mind.

Look, it's up to US to tell our representatives what to do. It's not the House of Leaders. We want investigations/charges/impeachment/removal. Let's do it.

[Yukari Yakumo]

19. Probably she doesn't want the Chimpy turn into a martyr

Much in the same way the the Repugs did just that to Clinton, and look what it got them in 1998.

[progressivebydesign]

20. Hate to sound harsh.. but you're barking up the wrong tree.

I'm growing so tired of seeing people on DU attacking HIllary and Pelosi constantly. Other than Lieberman, I can't think of any MALE democrats that have been consistently attacked this way. Plenty of people voted for the Iraq resolution, and plenty have said that impeachment was not something we should pursue right now (which I agree would have been a distraction and even more polarizing), yet it's Pelosi, Feinstein, and Hillary, that are attacked constantly. Why is that?

[Nicole]

22. You've got to be kidding!

Pelosi is making history. I don't give a damn what she said then, this is now. I'm loving it.

[EST]

25. The constitution demands certain standards and procedures.

For the sake of rule of law and America's soul, investigations have to go forward and we have several heads of committees who have pledged to insure those investigations go forward.

Nancy has pledged, as have others, to undertake a thorough housecleaning and I plan not to joggle her elbow, other than a congratulatory letter and a gentle reminder that we have been listening and will be watching.

[NMDemDist2]

27. oh for Gawd's sake! you'd complain about the flies if someone gave you a pony

too??

:banghead:

can't we have one day to just :bounce:

[AZBlue]

33. Oh, I love that line...I may have to borrow it some time!

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

28. She didn't give the GOP a wedge issue and you want to hang her for it

Strategery is lost on some.

[0rganism]

29. Why impeach Bush? At this point, he's an asset -- everyone else is fair game

The more Bush squirms, the more he talks out his ass and makes a fool of himself, the easier things will be in 2008.

Impeach the lying SOBs who work for him, yes, but not Bush... at least, not until he does something fresh and utterly repulsive.

[RagingInMiami]

31. Impeachment?

Wouldn't that mean the democrats need to grow some balls? Don't get me wrong, I am very pleased at today's results, but I'll be surprised if the dems suddenly grow some balls.

[SeattleGirl]

32. I don't object to what Nancy said. There are many, many things

the Dems need to look into, and frankly, while I'd like nothing more (except jail time) for Bush than impeachment, if the Dems' first move was that, then everything else would fall by the wayside, and a whole lot of crooked Republicans would once again get away with it. No, I can't agree with you on this one. We have lots and lots of fish to fry here; I'm ready for a banquet, not a one-course meal.

[ljm2002]

34. We don't.

I don't expect any of my representatives to hold with my positions 100%. Also, what she said was politic at the time. Remember, it's a woman's prerogative to change her mind! ;-)

[Bobbie Jo]

35. Hillary?

[Sapphocrat]

36. Pfffffffffffffft. n/t

[Chomskyite]

37. You don't

She spearheaded a takeover of the House. No other Democrat will challenge her.

[pinto]

38. Locking.

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