Pelosi says she "hasn't read" Articles of Impeachment!
By bluegal Saturday Aug 09, 2008 7:20pm
If you've seen the Dennis Kucinich part of this video, start watching at 5:10 or so. A citizen shows Nancy Pelosi a copy of the articles of impeachment at one of her book signings [Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters]. I'm raising my daughters to recognize what an appalling, self-interested, complicit, beltway insider you are, Madame Speaker.
Oh. Cindy Sheehan is running against Pelosi and has a book review here. Heh.
So why don't we impeach Pelosi and show her what that impeachment thing is all about?
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She has something to hide, is the only thing I can figure.
She's too busy working on impeachment of GWB to read... Ooops, my bad...
http://www.cindyforcongress.org/
what she has to hide is that she knew all about the rendition and torture and signed off on it
i warned all of you that she would do nothing as speaker
she isnt a lib, she isnt a progressive...she, like most of the cali delegation, cares only about her own personal power
In my book, she's in the same category as Bush and Cheney; she's guilty by complacency. When pressed by real people with real concerns, her thugs shoo them away... Is that the way a 'representative' should act?
She's dispicable. Bush will certainly be remembered as one of our worst presidents, and I hope the footnotes show that Nancy Pelosi was one of our worst Speakers of the House.
I agree. Let's impeach her for impeding any investigation. Or find some way to replace her, ala the way Schwartzeneger was put in.
I can't really fault her for a lack of cajones, but apparently she is spineless as well. Crimes? What crimes?
I hope Cindy Sheehan wins Pelosi's seat in Congress. I'm tired of these do-nothing Democrats and rubber-stamp Republicans.
I think it is absolutely critical that the people of San Francisco turn her out this election. She needs to Go Away. Her refusal to impeach these gangsters will hang as the greatest testament to the gutless core of the Democratic leadership, and will resonate through history. She is a failure, and she needs to go away with the other failures this november.
Pelosi and Reid are both one of "them". We must remove both of them from office.
Did Pelosi reply with . . "Well. And who the hell are you other then just one more damn sheep I have to constantly attend to with your constant bickering and complaining. Security! Security!"
Also, it will indicate what a bunch of spineless losers live in San Francisco, when - after all they lecture the country on being active citizens - can't ditch this criminal enabler.
Everyone who is tired of Pelosi not doing her job send Cindy Sheehan a donation. It is the only way to wake Pelosi up. If she sees angry people from all over the country sending money to Cindy's campaign she will pay attention. At least she will know WHY she is replaced.
The impeachment thing, how would we go about impeaching her anyway?
And to think I was once so ignorant I actually believed people like Pelosi we're looking out for everyones best interests and future.
I'll burn in hell for that sin alone.
You know I think of only one reason why she has done this, that does not involve blackmail, bribes or just stupidity.
This would be that she does not want impeachment to become a recurring event of partisan politics ever friggin four years no matter what party holds the WH.
Then again if that is the case wtf doesn't she just say so.
Wouldn't reading the articles of impeachment be part of her job? If I didn't do my job I'd get fired.
If Cindy Sheehan takes Pelosi's seat this November, we'll get a new Speaker!
http://www.cindyforcongress.org/
It's foolish to expect the President to be impeached by the same congress that permitted his actions, time and time again.
Maybe we need to assign pelosi to a nun with a huge yardstick
Who knows how to use it.
A young nun...with major hooters...
she is complicit.
6 OCPatriot Says: I agree. Let’s impeach her for impeding any investigation. Or find some way to replace her, ala the way Schwartzeneger was put in.
You want pelosi replaced by either Gary Colman or a porn actress?
I hope San Francisco is proud of their representative.
5 Tim, the Enchanter
I think the term you're looking for is an accessory after the fact.
And queen nancy looks like she knows all about accessorizing.
That's absolutely right, and important to remember when Bush gets near the very end of his term and starts handing out blanket pardons like candy.
Everyone's gonna' get a pardon, but not Harry and Nancy. They'll be the only ones left who we can hold accountable.
1 numfar Says: She has something to hide, is the only thing I can figure.
Her age lines and turkey neck.
First female Speaker of the House. Way to set an example.
I know that finding bi-partisan solution for energy independence is important, but frying Bush, Cheney and Rove for their crimes are much more important. That alone would be the most important reason for her to stay in Washington as opposed to going on break. Now she could possibly lose her Senate seat because of it. I've tried my best to like and support Pelosi, but she's practically letting the current administration get way with murder and I refuse to put up with it.
It seems to me that too many of our Democratics are actually republicans. We need to take names and get rid of these people. Pelosi has some kind of scandal hanging over her head and that is why she is a goner. Go Cindy1
A total and complete failure as a leader. Shame shame shame.
What do you expect? She represents one of the most corrupt cities in the country.
Can we at least have a massive protest vote against her if nothing else? That should have some effect on getting the point across that we don't just want business as usual.
(Well, there is the very off chance that the protest vote could actually turf her out even if some of those votes weren't actually intending to do so - well, those are the breaks).
Hasn't read them? Trying her best to be a good Republican...
Captain Bitter Whiner Hussein Kangaroo @ 29:
And the thing about it is that she waltzes around like she's proud of something.
Pelosi hasn't read the articles of impeachment yet she opposes impeachment while at the same time she claims she would consider impeachment if someone brought her evidence that Bush has committed a crime.
This lying un-American scumbag should be sitting in the middle of the street with a burning tire around her neck.
Perhaps all of you SF and Pelosi bashers can weigh in and let us all know who your own progressive reps are so we can check them out.
I'd like to see a little bit of your own district pride like "Barbara Lee!" "Steny Hoyer" or the like.
BTW, look at a map. Pelosi is not THE SF congressperson. The city is split.
Take impeachment off the table and you take the Constitution off the table.
At some point, Pelosi decided to become just another uncaring beltway insider.
Go, Cindy, Go!
Rove & the GOP have made Pelosi their whipping boy when in fact Impeachment is off the table unless the christofascists say it's okay to Impeachment.
Things that'll get you Impeached;
If you are a Democrat and you have consensual sex.
If you are a Democrat and you DON'T bone a lobbyist.
If you are a Democrat and don't fool around on your wife when she's sick or dying.
If you are a Democrat and you don't solicit a cop in a public toilet.
If you are a Democrat and you don't harrass Congressional Pages for lovin'.
If you are a Democrat and have no War for more than 2 years.
If you are a Democrat and make corporations and ultra wealthy people pay their fair share of taxes.
If you are a Democrat and actually serve ALL Americans.
etc.
WTF?? Much as I dislike Pelosi and want her to be gone from Congress, you can't DO this!
Pelosi says she “hasn’t read” Articles of Impeachment!
Listen to that part again - he asks if she has a comment about what he handed to her and she - quite naturally - responds "This? I haven't read it yet." Did the guy make it clear he was handing her Kucinich's Articles? Not the way I heard it. How would YOU respond if someone asks you what you think of something right after he hands it to you?
Stick with blaming her for REAl stuff. There's enough of it there. stop reaching with this kind of idiotic "gotcha" crap gone wild.
Know Your Power: A Message to America’s Daughters
What's her first lesson?
Don't cross the President?
Allow higher-ups to get away with murder?
Look the other way when a President lies us into war?
Turn a blind eye to high crimes?
Maybe my ears and eyes aren't so good, but the guy handed her something and then asked if she had a "comment on that" to which she replied that she hadn't read them.
If you handed me something - even if, once I checked, it was something I'd read before - and then asked for my immediate comment, I'd say the same as she did.
This is the age of pathetic gotcha websites and you tube. No-one is going to comment on something that they were just handed. And, no, they won't take your word that it's something they've already seen.
Waste of 0s and 1s.
Shades of Ben Laden Determined to Attack the US?
Shades is also an artsy-fartsy way of refering to ghosts.
May the ghosts of our troops haunt booshco and queen pelosi.
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26 Captain Bitter Whiner Hussein Kangaroo Says: First female Speaker of the House. Way to set an example.
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Here we are trying to get the first female Speaker to speak up
When most women you can't get them to shut up.
No. 44 @ 39:
Know your power and when to STFU.
UTTERLY pathetic. She is as guilty as those worthy of impeachment. Hell, Hastert wouldn't have been worse. This woman is an accessory . . . a criminal . . . a traitor.
Impeach the Chimp or impeach Pelosi. Let her decide which is going to be. Give her 1 week and then start the ball rolling on one or the other.
Well, technically you can't impeach Pelosi, but I am fairly certain under the recall rules of California she could be recalled. I guess it depends if elections are still a state governed concept or if the feds took that over too.
But in any event, even if Sheehan wins (and I sincerely hope she does, but unfortunately, don't expect her to since the Democrats will try their best to protect another "Democratic" seat, rather than lose it to an independent), Pelosi will still be Speaker until next January, which would only give a new Speaker a little under 3 weeks to impeach Bush before he pardons himself and his crew.
She has something to hide. In my opinion, it seems like she is on their side and is only acting not to be.
Pelosi=accessory...before...during... and after the fact.
Pelosi is a disgrace.
Whatever it takes- sign me up.
Pelosi has divided the Democratic party- the loyal mindless members (the majority) from the thoughtful and informed.
The ONLY way Obama will lose the election is if impeachment is off the table.
Pelosi goes first- then the rest will follow.
Take back the Democratic Party -then the country.
Shorter Pelosi:
eric @ 46:
I'm thinking the same thing. Either Bush and Cheney have something on her or she's got a vested political or financial interests in no pursuing this. Time to support Cindy Sheehan.
Can't Act Blue or anybody find a real Progressive politician to mount a credible campaign against Pelosi? It's San Fransisco fer Christ sake, that city must be full of people who can get together the means and have the connections to the community to take on Pelosi. Cindy Sheehan is a wonderful and caring human being but she isn't a credible political candidate.
JTM @ 40:
Wow, is not like Kucinich just got stared with the articles of impeachment, he has read them repeatedly. Last I checked she gets a damn nice salary as the speaker of the house, she should be at the very least familiar with the contents of the articles.
Your shilling was truly epic though. Chapeau...
Notice how Pelosi starts off answering the question on The View by saying what an important position she has - not that she has responsibilities, but that she's important.
The lady's full of herself. She figures someone of her importance shouldn't let people make trouble by impeaching Bush.
First we had "The Good Fight" by Harry Reid.
And now "Know Your Power" by Pelosi.
I'll look for them in the comedy section...
Who'da thunk the Dem congresscritters had such senses of humor?
James in Colorado @ 45:
Please explain.
It is true that no congress person has yet to be impeached- but there is nothing stopping this from happening.
Since 1797 the House of Representatives has impeached sixteen federal officials. These include two presidents, a cabinet member, a senator, a justice of the Supreme Court, and eleven federal judges.
zeek @ 35:
your point being?
They can recall Gray Davis in California but they can't recall Nancy Pelosi? Recall Pelosi or impeach her, which ever is faster. Take Pelosi off the table.
I will donate to have Pelosi removed.
These Democrats really have no idea what's going on.
Tyler Durden @ 57:
I guess his point is if your congressperson is flawed then Pelosi must be excuses for shucking her constitutional responsibilities. That's the only thing I can figure.
Not A VIP @ 54:
She is worse than useless since he is now not only an enabler but an accomplice. However, I am not sure if the permagrin on her fucking face is botox-induced or she is just laughing at us. She is starting to look more and more like a female version of the joker, add Cheney as the Penguin and we should start to rename our capital city from DC to Gotham. Ugh.
The only time she grew a spine was when she needed to upgrade her plane, it seems that as a very important person it was way too much to ask for a layover on her weekly trips back home. Since she is so important and all...
Also, she has immediate family deeply involved in the GOP machinery.
58 Ruthless People Says: They can recall Gray Davis in California but they can’t recall Nancy Pelosi? Recall Pelosi or impeach her, which ever is faster. Take Pelosi off the table.
The reason we don't recall Pelosi is a Democrat would never use such a slimey tactic to get their way. and it usually turns out to be a mixed bag, on one hand I like the fact that the Dems don't use dirty tricks to get their way, on the other hand I wish they would do something, there is plenty they can do that would work within the rules of the House and Senate but they don't get used.
And to boot we have a hostile media, when the Dems wanted to filibuster they were called on it round the clock, but ther repugs have broken all records for the history of America filibusters and nobody says anything about it.
It's the sad fact of what has happened to our once great country, 40 years of Repbulican rule has turned us from American Steel to a nation of limp dicked morons, but it's OK because they have their little blue pill!
Denmark is looking better and better!
BennyP @ 56:
I think it has something to do with the rules of the House. I know that either chamber can expel or censure it's members, but expelling Pelosi seems unlikely. It would be nice if they would just vote her out of the Speaker position in favor of someone with a real spine.
But realistically, what do you think are the odd that the House would impeach one of it's own, even if it were possible?
I hope Cindy wins cause Nancy won't do her job.
An interesting fact that gets ignored-
"Of thirty-five attempts at impeachment, only nine have come to trial. Because it cripples Congress with a lengthy trial, impeachment is infrequent. Many officials, seeing the writing on the wall, resign rather than face the ignominy of a public trial."
Instead of seeing ALL the dirty laundry aired- Nixon stepped down rather than face impeachment.
Clinton stuck thru his trial because the allegations were petty (if personally embarrassing).
If we impeach BushCo, and the trial actually happens, things would change very quickly.
Bush/Chaney would lose support like rats leaving a sinking ship- and McCain would have to completely revamp his entire platform.
Even if, after impeachment, the Repugs somehow manage to win the election- we'd have a very different kind of Republican in the White House.
54 Not A VIP Says: Notice how Pelosi starts off answering the question on The View by saying what an important position she has - not that she has responsibilities, but that she’s important.
The lady’s full of herself. She figures someone of her importance shouldn’t let people make trouble by impeaching Bush.
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Exactly.
I stopped the video right after "The View" moderator asked the question and then alternately played and paused just before Pelosi started to answer.
Amazing!
A couple of seconds of "gulp" and then backpedalling to "Notice how important I am .."
Her daddy was a mob boss in Baltimore, right?
Skeletons in the family closet anyone?
Go Cindy!!
http://www.cindyforcongress.org/
35 zeek Says: Perhaps all of you SF and Pelosi bashers can weigh in and let us all know who your own progressive reps are so we can check them out.
Hey I feel what your saying, I got Diane Feinstien down here, I want her thrown out too, by the time she is up for reelection she will be 180 years old and she will probably be retiring anyway.
On the other hand we got Barbara Boxer. And she kicks butt!
McCain the Liar @ 64:
Unfortunately, Pelosi's seat is pretty safe... I have no clue what SF is thinking, ugh.
There is also a democratic challenger.
P-peter principle
E-egocentric
L-liar
O-Oh my god,what a steaming worthless pile of shit
S-shiftless,shifty,symbiotic
I-In like flynn with W,ineffective,insolent,idiot
Give me a P!give me an E!give me an L!give me an O!give me an S!give me an I!
What's that spell?!
FUCK!
I'm moving to Canada...
Dahgrostab'ph-r-i @ 62:
Yeah, I considered Europe for a time, but I don't want to live around extremist Muslims. While the Christian Fundamentalists here hate gay people in general and wish we'd just die, the Muslims in Europe will actually back up their rhetoric with action.
Now, that's not to say ALL Muslims want to kill gay people, but there is certainly a substantial segment of the population in Europe dedicated to "protecting their faith" through violence.
Kick the ever lovin' shit outta her Cindy.
There is no money in it.
: What message do you want readers - particularly women - to take from your book?
A: My idea is that women have to know what is inside of them, and what they have as experience has a value beyond what others in society might place on it. Young women can do anything they set out to do. In fact, what they are setting out to do is necessary to us as a nation. I want young working moms - not people like me, who came to political life after my children were grown - to realize we need their voices.
http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080810/FEATURES07...
In Nancy's case, what is inside of her is a Bush-enabling coward.
Tyler Durden @ 68:
Her seat may be safe but her reputation is faltering and her star is fading for taking impeachment off the table. She'll be a lame duck Speaker before it's all over with over this and how much good with that do the good folks of SF? At the very least Sheehan's candidacy will spotlight Pelosi's lack of will and her inability to uphold her constitutional responsibilities. I'm truly sick of Nancy Pelosi. Can we just dig up Sam Ervin?
If everyone who supports impeachment were to buy her book in order to confront Pelosi in signing lines she might make some money off of it.
There is enough crime here to impeach almost everyone!
109th was bad, but the 110th congress is just as corrupt and derelict.
Her logic on 'the view' against impeachment is shocking. How about uniting the country behind the rule of law? You know, the principle that nobody is above the law, even if the perps themselves try to change the law to fit their crimes.
I heard that Sheehan is off the ballot because she couldn't get the votes. Am I wrong?
Nancy Pelosi is apparently the kind of leader most Democrats want, because the Congress is filled with them. On top of that, Democratic votes just finished nominating Barack "Pelosi Democrat" Obama as their presidential nominee. Why should the Democrats change when they keep getting rewarded for being gutless, corporatist sellouts.
I wholly agree that Ms. Pelosi is not doing her job and needs to be held accountable. However, this particular video clip doesn't say that she hasn't read the articles of impeachment presented to the House. The man handed her a packet of papers and then asked her to comment on it. Her response was to be expected - she hadn't read it so she couldn't comment on it.
The View interview was plenty damning and needs to be played and replayed in every possible venue. We don't need to focus on this kind of questionable statement which can be so easily refuted/explained.
Please, Please, Please, those in her district VOTE HER OUT OF OFFICE. That would send a shudder through the democratic majority. Send a message to all democrats. VOTE HER OUT OF OFFICE
Go Cindy!
StirFry @ 33:
Hear, hear! Pelosi is very proud of herself above all. I am embarrassed to admit it took me far too long to realize how truly patronizing and arrogant she has been throughout her political career. She deserves to be humiliated by defeat along with Hoyer and a host of other failed/faux Democratst in the Fall. Yet fear she has a lock on reelection. I will continue to support Cindy's campaign yet haven't any real hope her district will toss Pelosi this election cycle. Will continue to hope and trust Obama sees right through Pelosi and other faux congresscritters.
Snowball @ 52:
I agree with you, and have wondered why more people haven't brought this up. If Ms. Pelosi, who is a talented (if misguided) politician can't hack it, we need someone stronger and better, which probably requires solid experience. Much as I like the concept of citizen-legislators, I fear we aren't at that point yet. (I'd be happy to be proven wrong by having Ms. Sheehan win and be superb, but I'd prefer to hedge my bets right now).
ysbaddaden @19
Major hooters.....I think you meant to say..bodacious tatas.
I disagree with Pelosi, but Sheehan is too unstable and political Kryptonite. I'd much prefer an old fashioned Speaker coup.
Of course, right in line you've got Steny Hoyer. I'd say that Jack was right and the whole lot of them should be thrown out but there are a few rays of light like Clyburn.
I may not always agree with Boxer but at least she stands by her convictions. I have no idea what Feinstein and Pelosi stand for other than getting everything out of the system they can for themselves.
If we don't do something the US is just going to continue devolving into a plutocracy.
my mantra the past few months...Nancy and Harry must go.
So , she won't read the articles of impeachment, but she will do book signings.
Maybe people should show up with the articles of impeachment at EVERY book signing she does....or....
is it possible to do a mailing campaign and mail them to her office. I know I would be willing to pay for a copy and the postage and would sign a letter along with it.
How many people would also be willing? 5,000? 10,000? 50,000? 100,000?
Maybe if 50,000 people mailed the articles of impeachment to her office she might be motivated to read them.
Eh... whatever deals damage. You took impeachment off the table, Pelosi; we don't have to play nice with you anymore. You weaken the party.
I am ALL for impeaching Skeletor, ahem...Nancy Pelosi. She validates every derisive stereotype Repugs say about Democrats: Weak, unprincipled, phony, holier than thou, and most of all lacking any and all reason for respect.
Frankly, she disgusts me every bit as much as Bush & Cheney do.
The great experiment is over. The executive branch has found enough loopholes to basically take control of the country. When the executive branch controls the justice department, did the founding fathers realize that the executive branch can just ignore any and all legal proceedings against it? Impeachment and consent on appointments is all that's left, and that's basically gone. Basically, the USA is now a benevolent dictatorship with some input from the other branches. It was a good ride.
she gained her position on the back of ending the war and holding bush co. accountable. this is what the american people wanted from her, not her agenda laundry list, she failed and should loose her leadership position. period.
"she gained her position on the back of ending the war and holding bush co. accountable. this is what the american people wanted from her, not her agenda laundry list, she failed and should loose her leadership position. period."
And yet Democrats turned around and chose as their presidential nominee someone who is every bit as gutless as Pelosi when it comes to holding Bush accountable, ending the Iraq slaughter, defending civil liberties, etc. etc. etc. . . .
Sheehan? Are you people out of your fuckin' minds? Get someone in there with experience and values. Sheehan only has the latter. When are you gonna start voting for people who are ready and willing to do their jobs?
Further, it is DEAD CLEAR from the audio in the video that Pelosi is referring to the document she was just handed by a stranger at a public event. I doubt very much that she understood that it was *the* articles of impeachment. "I haven't read it yet" is referring to the document she was handed. You're zealousness is causing you to delude yourself and the video posted is an embarrassment.
Btw, I'm a Canadian. I have no vested interest in this--merely someone interested in American politics. Though if I were a USA'n, I absolutely would be a democrat--that said, my views are of the video as someone with nothing to lose. Anyone who thinks Pelosi knew exactly what she was commenting on is deluded.
Nancy "complicit" works for CORPORATE America! Period!
They are her bosses, and she knows it. Wallstreet wouldn't take kindly to madam speaker rocking the boat against their appointed boy idiot, and his evil puppet master.
For "doing the people's work,' she has been paid very handsomely, and will continue to fill up the "ole' coffers." What do we the people have to offer her? A modest income and a few perks? The fact that she needs our support every two years to keep her position, is just a minor inconvenience.
You people really need to learn your place, and realize how lucky you are to be getting screwed by democrats instead of republicans. Don't you feel much better?
Uncle Joe Mccarthy @ 4: