If Repubs are such gangsters, why are the Dems so complicit

in almost every Republican crime? Why don't the Dems come out strongly and announce to the nation in clear language that the Bush administration is composed of lawbreaking gangsters who deserve to be impeached for high crimes & serial violation of the Constitution?

Instead, we see the Dems consorting with Republicans at every turn. Bush wants to start a war based on lies; the Dems go along with it, and fail to expose the lies. Bush wants to cut taxes for the rich; the Dems go along with it, and abandon any talk of reversing these tax cuts. Bush wants to threaten Iran with a "military strike;" the Dems promptly get on their knees before him (just last week) and remove language in a bill that would have forced Bush to consult Congress before striking at Iran. This week, the Coward-ocrats will approve over $100 billion for Bush's continued immoral wars, claiming it's just "to support the troops" -- a dishonest & absurd argument that could be demolished in 30 seconds by a bright high-schooler.

You mention Iran-Contra, too -- this was also primarily a Republican crime, but there too, it was the spineless impotent Democrats that let Reagan & Bush Sr off the hook. This pattern has been going on for decades -- and today, when Bush Jr deserves to be exposed for the criminal he is, and to be impeached forthwith like no prior president in US history, the Dems get on their pathetic knees again and take "impeachment off the table." The Dems protect the criminals from having to answer for their crimes.

In every respect, where there is a Republican crime, there is Democratic cowardice & complicity. Let's tell the whole truth here, not just the half that you happen to prefer.

by Richard Mynick (2 articles, 3 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 1161 comments) on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 12:24:50 PM
 

Most of them are gangsters

I think Repubs have too much ego where the Dems will soak up the Corporate money to let things fall under the carpet.  Some are worse then others on both sides, but most all of them are on the take either to make something happen or to run interference for those who want to sell our markets and anything else of value.

by Sleeper (1 articles, 1 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 276 comments) on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 8:14:42 PM
 

It seems like some will use any excuse to attack Democrats

It seems like certain OpEd News.com readers will use any topic to attack Democrats. Democrats do not use the Justice Department, courts or Presidential pardon powers in the abusive way Republicans in power do.

by Stephen Crockett (127 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 113 comments) on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 8:51:17 PM
 

I don't need any Bush Lite

Our problems are not solely a result of Republicans.  It was a Democrat who signed Nafta it was supported by many on both sides that wanted to secure the Corporate money flowing to their Treasure chests.  The authorization to use Military Force against Iraq had many votes from Democrats.  Things were fishy even before we found no weapons of Mass Destruction.  Many Democrats voted for the Patriot Act and also the Military Commissions Act.

I am a Democrat.  I will support a democratic candidate with no Corporate Strings attached unfortunately they are few and far between.  Some Candidates are so attached to their Treasure Chests that they can't even say that their support for such things was a mistake because it wasn't in her mind.  She likes the support she receives and would do it again.

Some people are Black and White thinkers.  Either your with us or your against us.  I have heard that before yet I'm not supporting a party that is nothing less then Bush Lite.  We need something different and it is not going to come from Hillary or Barrack or the leaders that want to sell us this Bush Lite.

by Sleeper (1 articles, 1 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 276 comments) on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 5:17:50 PM
 

Nobody asked for support of Republican-lite policies!

This comment has nothing to do with the article like much of the other critical comments here. I certainly do not support Republican-lite policies and never have! This writer has been one of strongest opponents of that approach since Bush seized office.

The Republicans are acting like criminals in the ways described in the article. The Democratic opposition is the primary victim along with the democratic process and the public. Blaming Democrats for Republican policies and abuses of office is much like blaming rape victims for being raped.

by Stephen Crockett (127 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 113 comments) on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 5:33:44 PM
 

I say we need accountability R's & D's are irrelivent

Its more like blaming the crowd who watched the rape for allowing the rapist access to the victim gave him every coercive weapon he he could think of and then they just stood there and watched as the crimes were committed.

My comments are about a group that acts as though they are above the law.  When you vote to use Military Force as an act of Military aggression you have just voted to kill people.  When you vote to remove Habeous Corpus a right protected by the Constitution.  You have just voted to dismantle the Document that allows your position any authority.  You have disavowed your oath to protect the Constitution against all enemies both foreign and domestic.  That smells like Treason.

There is an elite class that has many tools to ensure some are given an easy way through life and it will also ensure that those who are not loyal enough will suffer a great amount of injustice.  My point is that that class is both Republican and Democrat.  They are generally abusive people who have been given authority over other peoples lives and they know how to make it hurt. 

by Sleeper (1 articles, 1 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 276 comments) on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 6:25:49 PM
 

I respect your opinion but disagree

Democrats did bring Nixon down although Ford pardoned him. They pursued the criminals aggressively during Iran-Contra but another Republican President pardoned them. Pardons loom in the background over Palme and the firing of US attorneys.

Democrats absolutely do not condone or support these crimes. Stating they do is just factually wrong. Such comments are common here but are demonstrations of a bias against Democrats and nothing more!

We need to restrict the Constitutional pardon power of Presidents to pardon members of their Administration when they engage in criminal behaviors. This will be very difficult and will require massive public support for reform.

Even when we cannot get the true justice and long jail terms for these crimes that are deserved, we still need to aggressively expose them. Democratic officeholders should be more aggressive.

by Stephen Crockett (127 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 113 comments) on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 7:14:07 PM
 

I agree about the pardons

I'll whole heartedly agree that The use of pardons by a president to keep criminals acting on his behalf out of jail should not be allowed.  They inspire criminal behavior in these closet criminals. 

They are men and women that couldn't defend themselves, yet they can pick all kinds of fights for others to fight and the Cheif Diserter will get them off.

by Sleeper (1 articles, 1 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 276 comments) on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 6:54:10 PM
 

Republicans are ruthless in pursuit of greed

The Republicans are more ruthless in their pursuit of greed.  I agree with the crux of your article and accept the differences as far as the use of pardons. 

I just don't think Democrats are blameless in our current predicament.  They also are not above injustice.  We are human and it is natural to be blind to human behavior that is less then desirable from friends, but it is hypocritical to turn over every stone in order to paint a bleak picture of someone who doesn't fit a prejudice veiw.

by Sleeper (1 articles, 1 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 276 comments) on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 7:20:06 PM
 

Use of the word "freedom"

Don't those of us who are paying attention love W.'s constant use of the word "freedom" and phrase "bring freedom to the Iraqi people"?

Super!  They getting freedom at his hands, while those same hands are taking away our freedom.

by Sandy Sand (140 articles, 0 quicklinks, 193 diaries, 1360 comments) on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 3:05:36 PM
 

RichM

and they all said: Amen!

by W.M.L. (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 313 comments) on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 4:03:53 PM