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Eyes Wide Shut - Arrogance, Ignorance & Ultra-Patriotism

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However, I suspect the real truth of why the Democrats won't push for impeachment is because it threatens to reveal the full extent of their own complicity in the government's abrogation of the Constitution, those set of laws which Bush called 'just a goddamned piece of paper'.

This is not just a conspiracy theory. The evidence of this complicity is there for all to see, but only those who choose not to look with their eyes wide shut will see it.

Their continued inaction will leave a deep and lasting national wound, rippling down to the next generation with unforseeable consequences. It is my opinion that it is imperative for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to do what is necessary in her charge to protect the current, and future, interests of the American people to whom she represents, so that a process of national healing may begin. And this can only start by holding the architects of these crimes in the Bush "administration" accountable to justice. A war crimes tribunal and truth and reconcilliation commission could be, and should be established. Otherwise, history will not look back kindly.

However, I believe Bush and Cheney won’t be impeached and they will suffer no repercussions after leaving office, because they will be viewed as Americans having done their best to lead their country in a time of so-called "war". Simply put, ultra-patriotism will save their asses.

Patriotism is one of America's greatest strengths, but it can also be it's greatest weakness. I believe that the real strength of America has always been the foundation of truly noble laws and ideas set forth in its Constitution, and which I have always looked to with genuine interest and admiration. To continue to trample and ignore those cherished laws now in the republic's time of need, is a crime in itself, and indeed it may even be a greater one.


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