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After carrying Dennis Kucinich's entire presentation of his resolution to impeach George W. Bush (a resolution containing 35 articles of impeachment) last night, a reading into the Congressional Record that took nearly four hours, I sarcastically suggested that media in all its glorious and perverted forms would ignore this historic document today. No coverage, I predicted. No media storm, I allowed. Nobody in our dear media establishment gives a crap, I grumbled. And, I included the so-called liberal media outlets, that handful of radio and television talk show hosts who identify themselves as not just progressive, but also dedicated to the removal and eventual trial of Bush, Cheney and their operatives and subordinates for crimes against the U.S.and crimes against humanity. Watch and listen I suggested. The silence will be deafening; the coverage on right-wing radio and television will be derisive, ugly, mocking. They'll gut Kucinich and resurrect his comments from last year about having seen a UFO. Wow, was I wrong, right? This morning it was all over the front pages of those two Newspapers Of Record, The New York Times and The Washington Post. News stories. Opinion pieces. Timelines of the crimes committed by these corrupt Bush Administration bastards. Editorial calls - demands, actually - for the resignation of both Bush and Cheney. USAToday had a 36-point cap headline reading, BUSH, GO! The front page of the New York Daily News screamed, GET OUTTA TOWN, THUGS! And the TV coverage! Good Morning America, the Today Show, whatever is on CBS and even the androids on Fox, not to mention the graphic-loaded CNN American Morning, drilled their audiences wide awake with the good - no, the wondrous - news that at long last someone (My God! A member of Congress!) was making the effort laid forth and insisted upon in the U.S. Constitution to end the most corrupt presidency in our young Republic's history! And, so it went all day long. News coverage. Updates. Scenes of confusion in the White House. Press conferences by Democratic members of the House promising impeachment hearings would begin tomorrow, Thursday at the latest. Republican Senators and Representatives caught on camera slinking down dark hallways, underground garages, musty cloakrooms, trying to escape the coming wrath of the people of the United States as delivered by their elected surrogates. Ah, it was glorious. For the first time in my life I was proud, proud I tell you, to be an American. Justice would prevail. The nation would adhere to its founding document. Honor would be restored. The global community would realize we were emerging from a nearly eight year long descent in to political chaos and fascism. I went outside and, for the first time in decades, placed in the rusty bracket on my front porch a wrinkled, musty, faded, yet still powerful symbol of my personal dedication to truth, justice and, yes, the American Way, the old flag passed down through my family for three generations; the Stars and Stripes. Then I stood on the sidewalk and saluted it. www.mikemalloy.com Mike Malloy is a former writer and producer for CNN (1984-87) and CNN-International (2000). His professional experience includes newspaper columnist and editor, writer, rock concert producer and actor. He is the only radio talk show host in America to have received the A.I.R (Achievement in Radio) Award in both Chicago and New York City, the number three and number one radio markets in the country. His radio experience includes the 50,000 watt blow-torches in both the South and the Midwest, respectively WSB-AM in Atlanta and WLS-AM in Chicago, and as one of the original hosts on Air America - a two-year-long association that ended in a massive train wreck. Mike's nationally-syndicated program can now be heard weeknights on affiliates of the Nova M Network and on XM Satellite and Sirius Satellite Radio as well as on live Internet streaming.
It is not difficult to pigeon-hole Malloy politically. Generally speaking, he is a traditional Liberal Democrat doing his part to return the Democratic Party to its Liberal roots.
What is this... tough, ass-kicking, take no prisoners Mike Malloy just about bringing a tear to my eye at the end of this article? Is hell freezing over? <G> That'll probably happen... after the MSM report on Kucinich, but before Nancy P. puts impeachment back on the table, where it belongs. Great to see you on OEN, Mike. by
Rob Kall (808 articles, 3922 quicklinks, 332 diaries, 1703 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:58:53 AM
Michael Cavlan , RN, was an Official Green Party Observer for the 2004 Ohio Re-Count.
For Immediate Release- From Minnesota FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Further Information Contact Dori Ullman 612/414-9528 dorijj@aol.com Wednesday,June 11. 2008 Minnesota US Senate Candidate calls For Impeachment Dennis Kucinich just released 35 counts against George Bush, calling for Impeachment. He is being ignored by the media. The Michael Cavlan for US Senate campaign condemn the media for their continued betrayal of the public trust by it's silence on this. Cavlan states "This betrayal is even worse than the corporate media aiding the Bush Administration lies that got us into the illegal, immoral invasion and occupation of Iraq." For this blackout to be broken, Progressive Democrats of America, Move On and every other progressive group need to call for Senator Obama to publicly call for Impeachment. Make it clear that if he does not do so, right now that they will publicly withdraw support from Senator Obama and publicly support Cynthia McKinney and/or Ralph Nader. We make the same case for Senator Norm Coleman and Al Franken that if they do not support Kucinich that you will publicly not support them and will indeed support any Independent that run against them, now and in the future. Impeachment really is this important and you all know it. Make them prove that Impeachment was not taken off the table because they had something to hide under the table. Or we can assume that they did have something to hide, in which case, they do not deserve our support. --Dori Ullman, Campaign Manager The Committee to Elect Michael Cavlan to the US Senate 2008 ____________ by
Michael Cavlan (8 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 225 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 11:59:49 AM
Hater of Nazis above all. Hobbies include activism, military model building, military history, exciting and vital conversation with retired crooks. Retired
I was surprised too. What the hell is crook media up to? Maybe it is some sort of limited hangout to be ignored later. by
John Hanks (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1203 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 12:05:20 PM
The Mainstream Media Blackout It's practically enough to make you hate these people. OEN, Mike Malloy, Keith Olbermann, RawStory, BuzzFlash, GoLeft.tv, BradBlog -- we're going to have to be OUR OWN media, because journalism is dead in America, and it ain't comming back. by
Charlie L (2 articles, 3 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 676 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 12:12:04 PM
It seems like MSNBC and CNN actually did come through with some coverage on this matter. Maybe I should apologize, like I spoke too soon as I grumbled yesterday against the MSM. (Actually for TV networks, I named only ABC, CBS, and NBC. But at the same time, I was using the widest available paint brush to basically paint all of America's "ersatz news media.") Do you think that MSNBC and CNN just side stepped my criticism? Maybe they moved out of the "ersatz" column. Then again, for this year's Beijing Olympics, I want them to expose the Falun Gong persecution in China. Because they still have not done so, they can still be in the "ersatz" column by me *. What we need is more editorial boards saying "go for it" on impeachment. ---------------------------------------- --I will stand by my pithy assessments, but if they come around on the Falun Gong story.....then I will take back the nicknames and it will be more correctly time to apologize, or to call off the NBC boycott related to the Olympics. by
John Kusumi (39 articles, 0 quicklinks, 22 diaries, 77 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 1:07:35 PM
waldopaper is an insignificant teacher, informed reader and professional writer... living in dominionist crackerland... with two women, one young man, three cats and two dogs... alarmed at a failing state controlled by corporate psychopaths armed with nuclear weapons. There's a light on. Somebody's home.
Moving satire... ...but many Kucinichkas would like a REAL apology from the "Realpolitikers" who have been knocking us into a corner for at least six years over "electability." Well you got yer "electability" now, right? After annoying months of angst and anxiety between shrill pill and a bean crock... it is still possible to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Do you hear Bama-boy or even Paulyippie-ky-yo saying anything about taking down these war criminals? Nope. Mr. "unelectable" seems to be largely on his own. So why is "your" story ignored? Because it won't get ratings... or votes... or mairzy dotes. Whatever. by
waldopaper (11 articles, 3 quicklinks, 25 diaries, 427 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 1:37:43 PM
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I sent this to the Seattle Times their coverage was pathetic Did the Seattle Times really think this tiny paragraph in any way was informative reporting regarding what Congressmen Dennis Kucinich bravely, heroically, and patriotically undertook by spending five hours on Monday June 9, 2008 reading off the 35 articles of impeachment against George W. Bush? I noticed that in the Seattle Times archive there is at least eight articles about Bill Clinton's impeachment articles when they were first introduced, and pages and pages about the Clinton impeachment issue - an impeachment for perjury and obstruction of justice. Compare that to the heinous, murderous, bloody, and treasonous crimes of George W. Bush and re-read what you posted about the 35 Articles of Impeachment against him and examine whether you are even reminiscent of the fourth estate anymore. by
Cheryl Abraham (13 articles, 2 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 180 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 4:13:40 PM
Michael Cavlan , RN, was an Official Green Party Observer for the 2004 Ohio Re-Count.
Cheryl The reason that the corporate media are like this is because the Democrats are aiding and abeitting in the conspiracy of silence. You would almost swear that they had something to hide from an Impeachment INVESTIGATION. I wonder what that could be? How about you? Of course their legions of apologists are a huge part of the problem, eh? by
Michael Cavlan (8 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 225 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 4:38:04 PM
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I agree There can be no other explanation. Look at Pelosi's situation for instance - were investigations made into the whole 'torture' issue alone - she would be found guilty too since she had knowledge of the practice. Once you open up this can of worms a lot more people than just Bush and Cheney will be found to be guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors - this s**t goes deep deep down the rabbit hole! I say BRING IT ON! Indict every last one of them - the Declaration of Independence gives us the remedy- throw them off! We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. by
Cheryl Abraham (13 articles, 2 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 180 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 4:54:41 PM
Michael Cavlan , RN, was an Official Green Party Observer for the 2004 Ohio Re-Count.
Cheryl Now THAT is Change We Can Believe In. More than empty, meaningless rhetoric. It is probably coming too. Naderittes, McKinney fans, Ron Paul folks, Kucinich backers United in our own Declaration of Independence by
Michael Cavlan (8 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 225 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 5:48:55 PM
Ed Encho is a free lance writer, activist and consultant who resides in West Central Florida and author of the upcoming "A Monolithic and Ruthless Conspiracy".
Brilliant Mike! I loved this one, as a fan of yours keep on letting it rip and NEVER let up on the bastards. This is a brutal war of attrition and we are slowly winning thanks to guys like you. just my two cents EE by
Ed Encho (7 articles, 18 quicklinks, 56 diaries, 391 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 6:37:59 PM
August Adams is a CPA and holds a Masters Degree in Psychology. He is an activist striving to create a fair and just world for all.
Truth and Reconciliation Maybe its time for a truth and Reconciliation Commission, investigate all 35 counts and include members of Congress and the Senate. Those that come forward and tell the truth can leave public service facing mild sanctions, those that don't, face punishment appropriate for Treasonous acts. Bush, Cheney et al should have their fortunes wiped out and spend the rest of their lives in Gitmo or some place where the sun doesn't shine. by
August Adams (10 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 442 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 6:58:23 PM
Michael Cavlan , RN, was an Official Green Party Observer for the 2004 Ohio Re-Count.
Thanks EE I will NEVER let up on the bastards. Green washing does not work on me. I know, we are slowly winning. I can feel it. by
Michael Cavlan (8 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 225 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 8:11:52 PM
IF they ever believed change could be effected by voting, they would not allow you to vote. Change will not come from the top, but from the masses at the bottom. If they could ever be riled up enough to put down the clicker and the Bud, and get up off the sofa, they would be a force to be reckoned with, beer belly and all. Of course, they would then be labelled as terrorists and the police state would go into action, and we might miss the World Series, or even worse, the Super Bowl, so hold onto the clicker. Just close your eyes, and repeat. "I want to go home" . In your dreams, maybe you will get there. by
pft (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 466 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:20:56 PM
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We've got 30 days Kucinich said on the Randi Rhodes tonight that if the resolution sits in committee for 30 days he will RE-INTRODUCE the articles!! That gives us 30 days to harrass the media and to get whoever else we can on board w/this. Let's figure it out! by
Cheryl Abraham (13 articles, 2 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 180 comments)
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 10:30:32 PM
Michael Cavlan , RN, was an Official Green Party Observer for the 2004 Ohio Re-Count.
Cheryl and All The power for Impeachment now lies in groups like PDA and Move On. If they publicly state that they will withdraw support from Obama if he does not go public NOW in support of Impeachment investigations then it can break past the corporate media blockade. We need to pressure THEM, not the Dems who have proven they don't give a crap. Or else Impeachment, accountability and the Constitution and Bill of Rights are lost. by
Michael Cavlan (8 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 225 comments)
on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 12:01:50 AM
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