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Gilligan · Jun 16, 2005, 01:16 am

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...593607,00.html
http://www.downingstreetmemo.com/
http://www.johnconyers.com/

It came to light not too long ago that what many knew or suspected (even many conservatives) that Bush lied to Congress and the American people to get them behind the invasion of Iraq. It turns out that this is a high crime impeachable under Article II of the Constitution. I'm not here to push impeachment because it took 2 years to impeach Nixon, so what good is that? I expected this from Bush and more anyhow.

My anger regarding Downing Street Memo's is at the media. A semen stained blue dress had them clamoring over each other to report every single sordid detail of Clinton's infidelity to Hillary. The only person's life who was at stake might have been Bills had Hillary been the jealous type. No one died, over Clinton looking into the camera at America denying that he "had sexual relations with that woman". Bush on the other hand kept the public in a state of fear with his talk of Saddam and his yellow cake mix and WMD's, 1700 men and women who served their country gave their lives possibly believing Bush when he told the lies he told. I should say and will say alleged lies he told. But, at any rate the media hasn't given this important issue hardly any airplay, print ink, for whatever reason they refuse to mass communicate that THIS president misled America into a war that seems hopeless.

That makes me mad.

rhod01 · Jun 16, 2005, 02:24 am

I'm glad they're out. It only adds to the growing pile.

PatrickHenry · Jun 16, 2005, 02:37 am

The tyrants at the apex will be toppled by their hubris, I hope...

RickSp · Jun 16, 2005, 11:02 am

The Downing Street Memo Comes To Washington; Conyers Blasts "Deafening Sound of Silence"

An interview with Representative John Conyers and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern related to the Downing Street memo.

Chalk · Jun 16, 2005, 01:22 pm

It's interesting to see what people view as scandalous. You can lie to a country about war, and get away with it because war is boring to most people, compared to the sexed up media and 'oooh did you hear what that President Clinton did' as trivial things are more media-friendly. And stories like that sell, ergo more press coverage.

View Poll Results: Have you heard of the Downing Street Memo Leaks?
No, I haven't or don't think I have.	5	50.00%
Yes, I know exactly what the Downing Street Memo of 2002 was about.	5	50.00%
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Jun 16, 2005, 01:16 am	#1 (permalink) (top)
Gilligan Molten Ash Posts: 104	The Downing Street Memo leaks http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...593607,00.html http://www.downingstreetmemo.com/ http://www.johnconyers.com/ It came to light not too long ago that what many knew or suspected (even many conservatives) that Bush lied to Congress and the American people to get them behind the invasion of Iraq. It turns out that this is a high crime impeachable under Article II of the Constitution. I'm not here to push impeachment because it took 2 years to impeach Nixon, so what good is that? I expected this from Bush and more anyhow. My anger regarding Downing Street Memo's is at the media. A semen stained blue dress had them clamoring over each other to report every single sordid detail of Clinton's infidelity to Hillary. The only person's life who was at stake might have been Bills had Hillary been the jealous type. No one died, over Clinton looking into the camera at America denying that he "had sexual relations with that woman". Bush on the other hand kept the public in a state of fear with his talk of Saddam and his yellow cake mix and WMD's, 1700 men and women who served their country gave their lives possibly believing Bush when he told the lies he told. I should say and will say alleged lies he told. But, at any rate the media hasn't given this important issue hardly any airplay, print ink, for whatever reason they refuse to mass communicate that THIS president misled America into a war that seems hopeless. That makes me mad. "Terrorism is the best political weapon for nothing drives people harder than a fear of sudden death." - Adolf Hitler

Jun 16, 2005, 02:37 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
PatrickHenry 9/11: Inside Job Location: Hawai'i, Big Island Posts: 10,455	The tyrants at the apex will be toppled by their hubris, I hope... "Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams

Jun 16, 2005, 11:02 am	#4 (permalink) (top)
RickSp Volcanic Erupter Posts: 9,589	The Downing Street Memo Comes To Washington; Conyers Blasts "Deafening Sound of Silence" An interview with Representative John Conyers and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern related to the Downing Street memo. Rick "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis

Jun 16, 2005, 02:24 am	#2 (permalink) (top)
rhod01 Socialist Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 226	I'm glad they're out. It only adds to the growing pile.

Jun 16, 2005, 01:22 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
Chalk Sitting on the fence Location: UK Posts: 169	It's interesting to see what people view as scandalous. You can lie to a country about war, and get away with it because war is boring to most people, compared to the sexed up media and 'oooh did you hear what that President Clinton did' as trivial things are more media-friendly. And stories like that sell, ergo more press coverage.