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Dread,
I expected some strong reactions to my post. What possessed me? Well, I will try and explain my thinking when I posted it.
I remember the Nixon impeachment proceedings that lead to his resignation and the Clinton impeachment that lead to the senate not removing him from office. I was 17 when Nixon was elected to his second term. I was raised in a political environment that was very conservative. I remember arguing with co-workers and fellow students at the time about Nixon. I said he was a devout religious man (Quaker) and these accusations were false, planted by liberal Nixon haters. Having sex in the Oval office, was not the controversy then. It was cursing up a blue streak, using filthy language in the sacred Whitehouse, which stunned his followers. When the tapes were released it was difficult for his supporters to continue on.
I had a similar experience supporting Reagan in the 80?s. That he would trade arms to the Ayhatolla in Iran, had to be liberal lies. Like Nixon he came on TV, looked the American people in the eye and said it was not true. I believed Reagan and defended him. Well, again I was let down. Many in the Republican party thought it would lead to his impeachment, (Iran-Contra hearings).
Skip ahead to the 90s. Clinton said he did not have sex with Monica. Did I believe him? Well, I did not care and did not argue either way. However his followers, even his closest advisors did believe him. I could relate to their feeling of disappointment when I would see them on TV after they had they defended him.
What I learned with Nixon and Reagan is that blind allegiance can lead to disenchantment with our political system. Many Democrats learned this Clinton. My life experience has taught me to be skeptical and not except everything that is presented to me by a politician I may have supported.
Back to my post. I believe Laura Bush has tremendous remorse concerning this tragic event. When Bush was Governor of Texas he supported laws to try juveniles as adults. The double standard takes credibility from GW Bush. The appearance is that W, Cheney and Laura Bush got preferential treatment for their serious offenses. Of course this goes both ways. I believe William Kennedy Smith got acquitted of rape because of his status.
Hillary was accused of being connected to Foster?s death without any evidence by many on the right.
Have any of you even ever heard about the Laura Bush manslaughter incident?
Concerning impeachment: if Nixon had the Patriot Act and other powers the Administration now posesses he would never have had to resign. There would have been no cover up, because he would have been able to wire tap and eavesdrop under the guise of homeland security.
If Clinton had the powers ceded, or usurped by GW he would never have been impeached. Clinton would have heard Lucianne Goldberg handling Linda Tripp and advising her to save the dress.
As I stated previously, every impeachment process began with people saying how absurd it was. Do I buy R. Clarks arguments? Most of them, no.
I expected some strong reactions to my post. What possessed me? Well, I will try and explain my thinking when I posted it.
I remember the Nixon impeachment proceedings that lead to his resignation and the Clinton impeachment that lead to the senate not removing him from office. I was 17 when Nixon was elected to his second term. I was raised in a political environment that was very conservative. I remember arguing with co-workers and fellow students at the time about Nixon. I said he was a devout religious man (Quaker) and these accusations were false, planted by liberal Nixon haters. Having sex in the Oval office, was not the controversy then. It was cursing up a blue streak, using filthy language in the sacred Whitehouse, which stunned his followers. When the tapes were released it was difficult for his supporters to continue on.
I had a similar experience supporting Reagan in the 80?s. That he would trade arms to the Ayhatolla in Iran, had to be liberal lies. Like Nixon he came on TV, looked the American people in the eye and said it was not true. I believed Reagan and defended him. Well, again I was let down. Many in the Republican party thought it would lead to his impeachment, (Iran-Contra hearings).
Skip ahead to the 90s. Clinton said he did not have sex with Monica. Did I believe him? Well, I did not care and did not argue either way. However his followers, even his closest advisors did believe him. I could relate to their feeling of disappointment when I would see them on TV after they had they defended him.
What I learned with Nixon and Reagan is that blind allegiance can lead to disenchantment with our political system. Many Democrats learned this Clinton. My life experience has taught me to be skeptical and not except everything that is presented to me by a politician I may have supported.
Back to my post. I believe Laura Bush has tremendous remorse concerning this tragic event. When Bush was Governor of Texas he supported laws to try juveniles as adults. The double standard takes credibility from GW Bush. The appearance is that W, Cheney and Laura Bush got preferential treatment for their serious offenses. Of course this goes both ways. I believe William Kennedy Smith got acquitted of rape because of his status.
Hillary was accused of being connected to Foster?s death without any evidence by many on the right.
Have any of you even ever heard about the Laura Bush manslaughter incident?
Concerning impeachment: if Nixon had the Patriot Act and other powers the Administration now posesses he would never have had to resign. There would have been no cover up, because he would have been able to wire tap and eavesdrop under the guise of homeland security.
If Clinton had the powers ceded, or usurped by GW he would never have been impeached. Clinton would have heard Lucianne Goldberg handling Linda Tripp and advising her to save the dress.
As I stated previously, every impeachment process began with people saying how absurd it was. Do I buy R. Clarks arguments? Most of them, no.
in the Lincoln bedroom, than be so marinated in oil.
