Rep. Wexler Will Urge the Judiciary Committee to Hold Immediate Hearings on Impeachment!!!

[kpete]

Rep. Wexler Will Urge the Judiciary Committee to Hold Immediate Hearings on Impeachment!!!
Submitted by davidswanson on Wed, 2007-11-07 20:48. Congress
Rep. Robert Wexler sent his constituents this beautiful and admirable Email today:

As a person who supports holding this Administration accountable for their deceptive actions, you may be interested to know about the recent votes in the House regarding H.Res. 333, "Impeaching Richard B. Cheney, Vice President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors."

I share your belief that Vice President Cheney must answer for his deceptive actions in office, particularly with regard to the preparations for the Iraq war and the revelation of the identity of covert agent Valerie Plame Wilson as part of political retribution against her husband. That is why I voted against the motion to table debate on H.Res. 333. Along with only 85 other Democrats, I opposed tabling the measure and supported beginning immediate debate and a vote on the Cheney impeachment resolution. The vote on tabling the Kucinich resolution was rejected, and the House subsequently voted to refer the matter to the Judiciary Committee.

Vice President Dick Cheney and the Bush Administration have demonstrated a consistent pattern of abusing the law and misleading Congress and the American people. We see the consequences of these actions abroad in Iraq and at home through the violations of our civil liberties. The American people are served well with a legitimate and thorough impeachment inquiry. I will urge the Judiciary Committee to schedule impeachment hearings immediately and not let this issue languish as it has over the last six months. Only through hearings can we bring begin to correct the abuses of Dick Cheney and the Bush Administration; and, if it is determined in these hearings that Vice President Cheney has committed High Crimes and Misdemeanors, he should be impeached and removed from office. It is time for Congress to expose the multitude of misdeeds of the Administration, and I am hopeful that the Judiciary Committee will expeditiously begin an investigation of this matter.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns. I sincerely appreciate your input and hope that you will feel free to contact me anytime I may be of assistance to you. In addition, I hope you find my website (http://wexler.house.gov) a valuable resource in keeping up with events in Washington and in South Florida.

With warm regards,

Congressman Robert Wexler Signature
Congressman Robert Wexler
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/28504

[slipslidingaway]

1. K&R thanks n/t

[Voice for Peace]

62. Easy

Contact info for the House Judiciary Committee
http://judiciary.house.gov/contact.aspx (webmail form)
2138 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
p/202-225-3951

[slipslidingaway]

99. Already done and welcome to DU...

:hi:

[Gonnuts]

102. Utmost Importance!

Calling won't do anything. I just spent 20 minutes on the phone with Conyers office and the gentleman was very candid in saying that.

However calling, but more importantly writing a letter to our local representatives, has a much greater effect. The page I'm attaching contacts those representatives automatically. But even more important is to take the time and spend the 41-cents to mail a letter to your local rep.

http://www.usalone.com/hres333.php

[kelligesq]

111. it takes 14 days for a letter to go thru security. e mail or phone has to be

better.

14 days they wont know what we're talking about.

[King Coal]

80. This explains Randi's exuberance. She is tied in close with Wexler.

It makes sense now.

[tekisui]

2. Kickity, kick!

He sits on the Judiciary Committee, keep this ball rolling!!

[cali]

3. wow.

k&r. This is just wonderful. Thank you Representative Wexler. Thank you so much.

[Spazito]

4. Excellent news!

Thanks for posting this!

[joeperez22]

93. thanx again

oh yes

[AtomicKitten]

5. Wonderful!

I actually talked to Mr. Wexler on the phone during the 2000 debacle. He is more than willing to step into the breach on behalf of the American people. Bravo!

[orleans]

6. alright! n/t

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. GOOD

[joeperez22]

94. good and great

yes yes

[in_cog_ni_to]

8. Wexler's a great guy. I hope Conyers listens to him. I just can't imagine him not holding hearings.

[rodeodance]

9. now it is time to write ALL members of the committee and urge to do the same.

[tekisui]

10. Conyers'office said they were "discussing it"

[rodeodance]

12. since april?

[tekisui]

15. Since today.

I don't think that they were even discussing or considering it before. I know Conyers' kicked a bunch of activists out of his office this summer, it was an absolute no-go, then.

[HereSince1628]

44. Well, we gotta bombard Conyers with telegrams..

cuz it ain't gonna happen if Conyers is left to follow the lead of Pelosi.

I can see myself thru wasting more money telegraming Sensenbrenner...
But come on gang. This is likely the only change we'll get.

[AikidoSoul]

108. The person who answered the phone at Conyer's office was RUDE

at all of the other Congressional offices the persons answering the phones were courteous and professional

[cureautismnow]

11. Rock on, Bob!

Proceed to take down these domestic enemies of state! :woohoo:

[me b zola]

13. Thank you, Rep Wexler

Thank you for standing up for the people and the Constitution.

[WheelWalker]

55. Courage begets courage....

"And three people do it, three, can you imagine, three people walking in
singin a bar of Alice's Restaurant and walking out. They may think it's an
organization. And can you, can you imagine fifty people a day,I said
fifty people a day walking in singin a bar of Alice's Restaurant and
walking out. And friends they may think it's a movement.

***

"If you want to end war and stuff you got to sing loud."

[Voice for Peace]

59. YES!

"Courage begets courage" YES YES YES

[me b zola]

69. I so wish that I had a scanner

I have a couple of pictures of me with Arlo taken after a concert in Columbia, MO in the early nineties. After the concert I walked out back to the alley where his tour bus was and asked if he would take a picture with me. He was so kind and real. The two pics I have are of me & Arlo sitting on the stairs of his bus. I truly treasure those pics.

Your posts always make me feel happy, too. :pals:

[sce56]

110. Use a digital camera to copy them.

You might get lucky that way..

[pberq]

14. Kick & Nominated

[rodeodance]

16. CONTACTS committee members HERE:

Forum Name General Discussion
Topic subject House Judiciary Subcommitte on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
Topic URL http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2229055#2229055
2229055, House Judiciary Subcommitte on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
Posted by MrCoffee on Wed Nov-07-07 01:42 PM

Once again, this is the subcommittee with jurisdiction over H Res 333. Let them know that Congressman Kucinich's resolution is not a partisian issue, but one of gravest Constitutional import.

The Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties shall have jurisdiction over the following subject matters: constitutional amendments, constitutional rights, federal civil rights, ethics in government, other appropriate matters as referred by the Chairman, and relevant oversight
http://judiciary.house.gov/committeestructure.aspx?committee=7

Contact info for the House Judiciary Committee
http://judiciary.house.gov/contact.aspx (webmail form)
2138 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
p/202-225-3951

Democratic Memebership of the Subcommittee

Honorable Jerrold Nadler, Chairman (D – NY 8)
2334 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-5635

Honorable Artur Davis (D- AL 7)
208 Cannon H.O.B.
Washington, D.C. 20515
[phone]

Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D – FL 20)
118 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: [phone]

Honorable Keith Ellison (D- MN 5) (also a cosponsor of H Res 333)
1130 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
[phone]

Honorable John Conyers, Jr. (D – MI 14)
2426 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
[phone]

Honorable Robert C. Scott (D – VA 3)
1201 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
[phone]

Honorable Melvin L. Watt (D – NC 12)
2236 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
[phone]

Honorable Steve Cohen (D – TN 9)
1004 Longworth Building
Washington DC 20515
[phone]

[rodeodance]

17. REC

[kpete]

20. thanks

calling now, kpete

[Gonnuts]

101. Utmmost Importance

Calling won't do anything. I just spent 20 minutes on the phone with Conyers office and the gentleman was very candid in saying that. However calling, but more importantly writing a letter to our local representatives, has a much greater effect. The page I'm attaching contacts those representatives automatically. But even more important is to take the time and spend the 41-cents to mail a letter to your local rep.

http://www.usalone.com/hres333.php

[AikidoSoul]

103. I called everyone on this list. Edit it to show that Cong. Steve Cohen is also a co-sponsor

as the lady who answered the phone proudnly told me.

Thank you for posting.

[babylonsister]

18. Wonderful!! nt

[spanone]

19. YES!

RECOMMENDED

AND I QOUTE: 'Vice President Dick Cheney and the Bush Administration have demonstrated a consistent pattern of abusing the law and misleading Congress and the American people.'

[Me.]

21. Forward Motion

Thank You Rep Wexler and thank you Dennis

[alcibiades_mystery]

22. WOW!!! WE'LL GET E#VEN MORE EXCITED AND NOTHING WILL HAPPEN!!!!!

YEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!


:eyes:

[MrCoffee]

28. Wexler sits on House Judiciary...this is a tremendous statement

coming from a committee member.

[Quixote1818]

32. Wexler must think there is a pretty good case. He is not the type to do something rash.

Knowing Wexler is behind this makes me think this could start picking up steam. If it just gets a little traction then Cheney is fucked!

I just hope we don't end up with VP Guilani.

[pokercat999]

35. Worse VP Jeb, but justice demands the impeachment,

then the criminal trial and conviction of both Cheney and Bush then the rest of the mis-admin including former members like Powell.

[Quixote1818]

37. Not to mention, if the impeachment picks up steam even if Cheney barely survives

It will be a HUGE black eye on the Republican party going into the elections. Even someone who got to be VP for a few months would not stand a chance. Plus it would show Democrats have some fucking balls for a change. The American people like a party with spine!

[SlowDownFast]

42. Amen! n/t

[Shanti Mama]

48. Amen!

Any forward movement is better than the continued backward slide into the abyss.

[King Coal]

81. Welcome to DU Shanti!

[Shanti Mama]

114. Thanks.

I've been hanging out for years, since maybe 2003? Finally decided to join. Go figure!

[NewJeffCT]

39. If they actually grow a spine & impeach Cheney, there is no way Jeb would get

confirmed as VP. I don't think Rudy would make it, either.

most likely, an "elder" statesman type in the House or Senate in a place where a Republic governor can appoint the replacement, but also their age will ensure they don't also join the race for 2008. maybe Orrin Hatch?

[kelligesq]

113. I dont remember Ford being confirmed, just appointed....1 term - with Cheney

as his chief.  We must get rid of Addington and all the neo
cons and a justice dept filled with crazy evangelist graduate
appointments from that fat bastid roasting in hell, foulmouth.

[nadinbrzezinski]

50. at the very least take up the phone and CALL

won't hurt, now will it?

Not that I expect this to move anywhere, but I am not seating on my bum either

[alcibiades_mystery]

78. No thanks

I prefer not to make a fool of myself.

[redqueen]

86. How is making a phone call in support of something you support

making a fool of yourself?

Please explain that to me. I'm very interested to understand how that works.

[Ignis]

96. Just bend over and let Bush make a fool of you, instead!

At least you have your priorities straight.

[enough already]

73. I refuse to get excited anymore

All they do is talk. Nothing ever happens. And why are they not talking about impeaching the fucking Chimp?

[redqueen]

87. Because if you impeach the chimp first, Cheny becomes the pres. (nt)

[mmonk]

23. That's pretty big. And surprising.

He's part of the Turkey lobby. Hope this means things will finally begin to move. Urge on Mr. Wexler!

[AntiFascist]

24. K&R, this is great news!

and the Sibel Edmonds case should also play an important role in uncovering the corruption behind this administration.

[McCamy Taylor]

25. Here is hoping that the Judiciary Comittee airs all of Cheney's dirty laundry.

[tkmorris]

26. THAT"S MY REP

Rock on Bob.

[democrank]

27. A big K & R for

Wexler`s backbone.

[bobthedrummer]

29. Keep calling, keep networking, k&r

[calimary]

49. And you can call FOR FREE! Updated TOLL FREE Capitol Hill switchboard numbers here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2231927

These are newly updated. One old one that no longer works has been deleted, and another new one that does work has been added.

AND they're in my sig line so you can find 'em again whenever you see a post from obnoxious loudmouthed li'l me... :hi:

[mvd]

30. K&R

:bounce:

Turns out the committee is a good place for the resolution, IF they look into the charges.

[Quixote1818]

31. Wexler? Wow! This is a very down to earth guy. It must be BIG for Wexler to do something like this

:wow: I don't get too excited about many posts here on DU as most things never seem to amount to anything but I trust Wexler and have a lot of respect for him. This is one thread that has my attention!

[Truth2Tell]

33. The snowball is starting to move.

[Quixote1818]

34. We better get a few more people to push before global warming melts it!

From what I have heard about the Nixon Impeachment, this sounds like it is starting out similar. If it gets going just a little bit then it sure as hell could snowball down a mountain and then Cheney is toast. And we can thank Boehner for being the man that made it all possible!


John Boehner! Great American Hero!

[Kurovski]

36. K&R. (nt)

[stirlingsliver]

38. Woo Hoo!!

Finally.

How refreshing it is to see someone in elected office who really cares.

[bluerum]

40. About. Effing. Time.

[Torn_Scorned_Ignored]

41. It is time for Congress to expose the multitude of misdeeds of the Administration

:beer: :popcorn:

[JDPriestly]

43. Great news.

[puebloknot]

45. "Only through hearings..."

Many of us who were calling for impeachment of Bush and Cheney (in reverse order, in a lot of cases) have been thoroughly pilloried here for being juvenile, having tantrums, demanding to have it our way -- even though all we have wanted is to see justice done in accordance with the rule of law and the Constitution.

Now the opportunity yawns before us. We can have hearings all day long, day after day, to learn that, indeed, as we have known since John Conyers published his basement-inspired tome on the subject, there is evidence in great abundance to remove Bush and Cheney from office, and send their underlings to the trash bin along with them.

Let the hearings begin!

[sce56]

46. 2 Thoughts or my 2 cents worth

1. The impeachment ball might finally start rolling thanks to the Republicans that voted against tabling the resolution yesterday!
2. Watch out as you all know when the shit gets hot and starts to hit the fan at the White House they start Wagging the Dogs Tail!

Be cautious very cautious Cheney despite his looks is not Elmer Fudd he really is a clever rascle and smarter than Buggs Bunny!

Got Fascism Yet?

Fascism Accomplished!

[AikidoSoul]

107. And wag the dog's tail they will do -- if impeachment proceedings go forward

Just picture the impeachment proceedings beginning.... and suddenly we see bombs being dropped on Iran... to distract the public, and to punish the "weak" Dems who are "soft on terrorism". They will probably also fake another Gulf of Tonkin type incident to further distract and to try to get the public on their side.

This is exactly the kind of thing these thugs are capable of. They are two dangerous criminals....


changed "people" to "thugs"

[Norrin Radd]

47. k+r

[KaryninMiami]

51. Thank you Congressman Wexler- let's hope we can inspire more to join with you.

Seems like we all have some phone calls to make in the next few days-- or a few more phone calls for those of us who have already been calling our Representatives. This will require a growndswell of efforts but if enough of us start making enough noise and we can engage the media somehow, just maybe, we can make this happen.

[WheelWalker]

52. Get ready to hang five....there's a wave a'building k&r !

[riverdeep]

53. Awesome.

Remember that name.

[WillyT]

54. Perfect !!!

:bounce::kick::bounce:

[Quixote1818]

56. Thank you Boner!

What a service you have provided our country!

[omega minimo]

57. .

[crickets]

58. Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! /Meg Ryan

In all seriousness, though - thank you, Congressman Wexler. May more follow your lead.

[0007]

60. Go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go Dems

knock these fuckers dead.

[Cleita]

61. I guess he has to be discreet and I thank him for his stand on

the issue, but I disagree that Cheney's actions have been deceptive. They have been criminal in every legal definition of the word and I hope in the future they are referenced as such.

[bobthedrummer]

63. Kick+ those updated Congressional switchboard numbers (thanks calimary)

1-800-862-5530

1-800-828-0498

1-800-614-2803

1-866-340-9281

1-866-338-1015

1-866-220-0044

[datavg]

64. Pelosi...

...isn't gonna let this go forward.

The Democrats are splitting into two parties. You can see it.

Someone has to get control of this situation or there's not gonna be a party.

[Quixote1818]

65. What is the procedure on that?

If the JC debates this and the committee comes to the conclusion that they should go forward, can't they just tell Pelosi to fuck off? I mean if they find laws were broken then she would be obstructing justice.

[datavg]

67. They Can't Tell...

...Pelosi to fuck off if they value their committee assignments and their careers.

I notice we're not hearing a lot about this from Harry Reid. He's an old fashioned Truman Democrat from Nevada and he knows it's the worst thing his party could do right now.

[AikidoSoul]

105. That is total shit. They are divided in their opinions. Normal for Dems N/T

and each party has its range from more Liberal, Moderate, Conservative -- and then RIGHT WING CRAZIES.

This is a vote to show that we think the Rule of Law and the United States Constitution are worth defending.

You have a problem with that?

Why should any Democrat have a problem with that -- they took a friggin oath to defend the Constitution!

[bobthedrummer]

66. She can't stop this now, not at all. She ignored the people's message sent last November

IMPEACH GEORGE WALKER BUSH NEXT!

[garybeck]

70. nancy pelosi can

blankety blank my blankety blank.

[Cha]

68. Wow, Wexler!

One guy I remember from Florida in 2000 who's still a good guy, then.

[greeneyedboy]

71. "We were surprised that the minority was so ready to move forward..." LOL

http://judiciary.house.gov/newscenter.aspx?A=880

For Immediate Release
November 6, 2007
Contact:
Jonathan Godfrey
Melanie Roussell

(Washington, DC)- A spokeswoman for the House Judiciary Committee issued the following statement today in response to floor action on a house resolution to begin impeachment proceedings against Vice President Dick Cheney:

"The committee has a very busy agenda - over the next two weeks, we hope to pass a FISA bill, to vote on contempt of Congress citations, pass legislation on prisoner re-entry, court security and a variety of other very important items. We were surprised that the minority was so ready to move forward with consideration of a matter of such complexity as impeaching the Vice President. The Chairman will discuss today's vote with the committee members but it would seem evident that the committee staff should continue to consider, as a preliminary matter, the many abuses of this Administration, including the Vice President." - House Judiciary Committee Spokeswoman

this part made me LOL.

[sss1977]

72. I approve this message

Way to go Wexler!

[focusfan]

74. God I hope he gets impeached

him and Bush both deserve to have the book throwed at them.

[srf Rantz]

75. email judiciary committee members form link

here is a link to a form to email all Pelosi and all members of the judiciary committee at once to start hearings immediately

http://www.democrats.com/topelosiandjudiciary

lets let them know how the people really feel!

one final thought: I said this before in other posts. We need to be their backbone. Instead of jumping all over the Dem leaders when they cave, we need to take the positive action to let them know they are backed up by the people. I am certain beyond doubt, that the dem leaders are under massive pressure and likely physical threats to their well-being and loved ones. do you honestly think that people who would start a war based on lies and motivated by greed would hesitate to use any means of intimidation to quell opposition?

Un-circle the firing squad and let us stand shoulder to shoulder and take aim at the real enemy!

The moment is NOW! I can feel it. Believe it and keep it going!

[porphyrian]

76. Good. -n/t

[bdamomma]

77. sent him an e-mail

[Pierre.Suave]

79. I hope this goes somewhere

I really do.

[PleaseSayItAintSo]

82. Calls to judiciary committee members

I called every Dem and Repug member of the committee yesterday urging that H 333 be voted out of committee. Without exception, the staff members who took my calls told me they had been "swamped" with calls all day.

I know it's a long shot, but I HAVE to try, right?

[redqueen]

85. Yep, you're exactly right.

Thanks for calling, and welcome to DU!

:hi:

[stubtoe]

83. Good job keeping that impeachment ball in the air!

Thank You Rep. Wexler!

[L. Coyote]

84. K & R & Impeach two too

[tom_paine]

88. K & R!

[redqueen]

89. **** Link to Contact Info for Judiciary Members Here ****

http://judiciary.house.gov/CommitteeMembership.aspx

Please let them know how important this is to you.

[ClassWarrior]

91. Don't forget Nadler, the Chair of the Constitution Subcommittee!

NGU.

[happygoluckytoyou]

90. could i move into wexler's district.... just to be able to vote for him!!!

[AlecBGreen]

92. kick!

:kick:

[bobthedrummer]

95. kick

[parkerll]

97. Even Republicans are urging impeachment

Unless Congress immediately impeaches Bush and Cheney, a year from now the US could be a dictatorial police state at war with Iran.

Bush has put in place all the necessary measures for dictatorship in the form of "executive orders" that are triggered whenever Bush declares a national emergency. Recent statements by Homeland Security Chief Michael Chertoff, former Republican senator Rick Santorum and others suggest that Americans might expect a series of staged, or false flag, "terrorist" events in the near future.
source: ttp://www.counterpunch.org/roberts07162007.html

[malaise]

98. K & R

Great news.

[sakabatou]

100. The day draws closer. K+R

[lovuian]

104. woo hoo

:woohoo:

[AikidoSoul]

106. Thank you KPETE -- I've called everyone on the Judiciary Committee

and now will call Pelosi.

K & R

:kick:

[bobthedrummer]

109. Keep kicked, keep calling, e-mailing and faxing

[sce56]

112. Put them on notice! We need some truthiness here so come on and put them on notice!

Those are I believe the names of Democratic members on the Judiciary committee who voted to table HR 333
We need to turn these turncoats of the constitution around! I used to live in Sánchez's district

[NewJeffCT]

115. Friday morning kick

for those that missed it.

[bobthedrummer]

116. NGU kick

[B Calm]

117. I have always loved Wexler.. This man has no fear!