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February 17, 2007 at 19:28:40

NM Senate Rules Committee Passes Bush-Cheney Impeachment Resolution!

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February 16, 2007 NM Senate Rules Committee hearing at the Santa Fe Roundhouse on impeachment resolution

BREAKING: NM Senate Rules Committee Passes Bush-Cheney Impeachment Resolution

click here from Democracy for New Mexico

Senate Joint Resolution 5, the legislation urging impeachment of Bush and Cheney, was passed this morning in the NM Senate Rules Committee with only Democrats present, all of whom voted for the resolution! The meeting room was packed to the gills, with a huge crowd winding down the hallways outside the hearing. Several hours were spent listening to citizens speak on behalf of the bill, until Committee members were forced to move on to other business.

I find it appalling that every Republican member of the Committee refused to attend and listen to what our citizens have to say about what may well be the most important issues of our era -- the Iraq occupation and the refusal of the President and Vice President to obey the law. I guess they couldn't bear to hear ordinary people speaking truth to power. I guess they believe they only represent the Republicans in their districts, not all the citizens.

Now's the time to THANK THESE DEM SENATORS FOR VOTING FOR THE IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTION:
Senator Linda M. Lopez, Chair:

Senator John T.L. Grubesic, Vice Chair:

Senator Ben D. Altamirano:

Senator Dede Feldman:

Senator Cisco McSorley:

And don't forget the resolution's ORIGINAL SPONSOR, Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino:

Job well done also goes out to Leland Lehrman of Mother Media and ALL the citizen lobbyists, callers and emailers! We have much more to do, but this is a very hopeful start. The resolution has to pass through the Senate Public Affairs and Senate Judiciary Committees before it can be debated on the Senate Floor, but I think even getting this far in Bush's America is a real accomplishment and an act of courage by the legislators involved.

The first person to testify at the hearing was progressive activist and retired District Judge Anne Kass of Albuquerque. She had this to say in her eloquent prepared statement, representing what so many of us are feeling these days:

One of the sources of America's moral authority in the world is its professed commitment to an ideal known as the Rule of Law.

The Rule of Law includes the principle that no man is above the law.

The Rule of Law also includes the principle that crimes must be prosecuted.

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I do not feel it necessary for me to give you a bio..this is not High School
Susan NelsenI do not feel it necessary for me to give you a bio..this is not High School

HOORAY for The Land of Enchantment

Now will Congress listen..or do they place themselves above the Law and The Constitution, too!!! I have always had a special feeling for New Mexico...now I know why!!

by Susan Nelsen (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 276 comments) on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 9:15:26 PM

I'm active in bull dozing down the axis of evil called the Bush Regime, Hi Bushler :)
ex-merchant marine with a degree in IEEE.
Bad habits: not proof reading things that I write.
Folks get your tickets early, its going to be a sell out for sure ( Bush swinging from the hangmans gallo).
Fred FI'm active in bull dozing down the axis of evil called the Bush Regime, Hi Bushler :)
ex-merchant marine with a degree in IEEE.
Bad habits: not proof reading things that I write.
Folks get your tickets early, its going to be a sell out for sure ( Bush swinging from the hangmans gallo).

crack the whip on Bush and Chenney

Liked your story, as you say about getting this message out. I've not seen any coverage in my news paper or any television coverage.

by Fred F (1 articles, 1 quicklinks, 4 diaries, 361 comments) on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 9:52:38 PM

Sandy Sand began her writing career while raising three children and doing public relations work for Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training). That led to a job as a reporter for the San Fernando Valley Chronicle, a weekly publication in Canoga Park, California. In conjunction with the Chronicle, she broadcast a tri-weekly, 10-minute newscast for KGOE AM. Following the closure of the Chronicle, Sand became the editor of the Tolucan Times and Canyon Crier newspapers...

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Sandy SandSandy Sand began her writing career while raising three children and doing public relations work for Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training). That led to a job as a reporter for the San Fernando Valley Chronicle, a weekly publication in Canoga Park, California. In conjunction with the Chronicle, she broadcast a tri-weekly, 10-minute newscast for KGOE AM. Following the closure of the Chronicle, Sand became the editor of the Tolucan Times and Canyon Crier newspapers...

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Naked Truth

By marching through their newspaper offices wearing only sandwich boards.

Good thinking on the part NM to make it a double impeachment. Can't have one head on a platter without the other.

by Sandy Sand (166 articles, 0 quicklinks, 220 diaries, 1490 comments) on Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 11:28:00 AM

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jpsmith123Ex Government Worker

Well I guess we can still dream.

Although I'm sure the Zionist fanatics who've pushed things this far are not about to be stopped now, certainly not by any "legitimate" means at least.

If (when) things get bad enough, Bush will probably just move up the timetable to attack Iran, declare a state of emergency and invoke martial law, and then just start throwing "disloyal Americans" like those in the NM state legislature into an internment camp somewhere.

by jpsmith123 (3 articles, 1 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 286 comments) on Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 11:36:11 AM

I am a retired Senior Citizen who is dedicated to this Country and always interested in, and motivated to Learn...Know.. and have understanding of what will best bring forth change for a better society for all..
VGFlickI am a retired Senior Citizen who is dedicated to this Country and always interested in, and motivated to Learn...Know.. and have understanding of what will best bring forth change for a better society for all..

NM Senate Rules Committee Passes Bush-Cheney Impeachment Res

How Do you suppose THIS failed to Make The Front Page News , ( since The People of this country have been Praying for This for way too long ??) As if we didn't already know the answer to That ! HooRay For NM . Now. Where are the Other Senate leaders all over this Country ...and What are They Waiting for ? The Next BIG Plan put in motion ..like 9/ 11 ? An obvious reason for Both bush And cheney to be impeached together ? How can you impeach the snake without both its' head And its' tail ? Good Work !! Now, Spread the Word to all the people..And Get on with it. The Whole World will be Tuned in.. Thank you for The Start of something that Needed being done Years ago. ( Especially since the truths of 9 /11 began surfacing.) So, Onward, Pat Fitzgerald.. We the People are Waiting for The Trials now.. Sincerely ... VGF

by VGFlick (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 76 comments) on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 2:13:18 PM