Just hours ago, the Senate voted on the Kerry-Feingold proposal to redeploy American combat troops out of Iraq by July 1, 2007. Thirteen Senators voted for it.
Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI)
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), co-sponsor
Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL)
Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)
Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI)
Sen. James Jeffords (I-VT)
Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA)
Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ)
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), co-sponsor
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Gabi
Whereas Section 603 of section LIII of Jefferson’s Rules of the US House rules for the 109th Congress permits the inception of impeachment proceedings by charges transmitted from the legislature of a state; and
Section 603 of section LIII of Jefferson’s Rules of the US House rules for the 109th Congress permits the inception of impeachment proceedings by charges transmitted from the legislature of a state; and
Whereas George W. Bush, President of the United States, has so conducted himself and his administration as to cause the people of the State of North Carolina to doubt his integrity and to believe that his official actions as president are subject to corrupt influences; and
Whereas the North Carolina Democratic Party has passed a resolution calling for the impeachment of George W. Bush; and
Whereas the North Carolina State Executive Committee also voted for the impeachment of George W. Bush, Richard Cheney and Alberto Gonzales in January 2006; therefore,
the North Carolina State Executive Committee also voted for the impeachment of George W. Bush, Richard Cheney and Alberto Gonzales in January 2006; therefore,
Be it resolved that this North Carolina Democratic Party convention asks our Representatives in the State of North Carolina (the senate concurring) to petition the US House of Representatives to start investigations of George W. Bush and his administration to the end that George W. Bush may be impeached and removed from office, and in doing so to follow the example set by California Assemblyman Paul Koretz in his submission of impeachment resolutions; and
Be it further resolved that the Secretary of State for North Carolina give, and is hereby instructed to certify, to each Senator and Representative in the Congress of the United States, under the great seal of the State of North Carolina, a copy of this resolution and the prior impeachment resolution, and notification of its adoption by the Democratic Party of the State of North Carolina at their convention in June 2006.
That the Secretary of State for North Carolina give, and is hereby instructed to certify, to each Senator and Representative in the Congress of the United States, under the great seal of the State of North Carolina, a copy of this resolution and the prior impeachment resolution, and notification of its adoption by the Democratic Party of the State of North Carolina at their convention in June 2006.
It passed!!! Now we all have to lobby our state representatives and senators to get going on this!
I guess this is one of those things that come with notoriety. If they are not talking about you than you are not significant... I guess. The first time I noted the DailyKos in the mass media was a comment that was made on the Bill O'Reilly's show, the Factor, if I'm not mistaken (it could have been Sean Hannity - aren't they basically the same?). This happened about three to four weeks ago. Since then, Markos Moulitsas, founder of the DailyKos, has shown up in the national media on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, most of those occasions have been to paint him or portray him as a far left wing lunatic. Today is no different. David Brooks of the New York Times has written a column devoted to portraying Markos as some dictatorial leader who has "squadrons of rabid lambs" at his beck and call.
I'm surprised that David Brooks would stoop this low. He is talking about a world which he really has no firsthand knowledge -- as far as I can tell. I have no idea how much time David Brooks spends reading the DailyKos. As far as I know he has never posted a response on a progressive web site.
Markos appears to me to be a thoughtful and responsible progressive activist. He appears to be passionate about the progressive movement. He is extremely knowledgeable and reads a ton of material to keep informed. The fact that he and Jerome Armstrong (MyDD) agree on a lot of topics should be no mystery anyone. They are friends. They have spent the last three to four years talking about politics. Writing about politics. Trying to find a viable strategy for progressives to win. Who would be surprised that they seem to back the same candidates?
If they're talking about you that means you're making a difference. Keep on making a difference Markos!!
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