++Yesterday, I commented on Andrew Sullivan's remarks about "nihilistic extremism" but now Dana Millbank came up with the new craze among the House GOP--Impeachment. During the government shutdown, there was alot of good writing on how the House GOP was trying to "nullify" the last election. Now they are embarking on the real deal, even though they are reluctant to use the "I" word.
++Given the fact we only have 7 congressional days left in the year to accomplish things like a Defense Authorization Act,Farm Bill,and unemployment extension,what better way to spend Congress' time then to hold four sessions on Obamacare, talk about Space Aliens and discuss grounds for impeachment?
++While Republicans are dancing around the word,13 out of 22 Republicans on the Judiciary Committee have at one time threatened impeachment. Texan Steve Stockman has circulated Articles of Impeachment. Just last month, 20 members of the House filed Articles of Impeachment against Eric Holder. Strange how the majority came from Texas,which is under DOJ investigation for Voter Rights violations.
++So what are the gripes? Rep. Chaffetz and Senator Inhofe claim it's "Benghazi". Duncan Hunter came up with threatening to bomb Syria without congressional approval. Others denounce the bombing of Libya without congressional approval. Some argue his delay of provisions in the Affordable Care Act. Fox News even said that the healthcare website was an impeachable offense. Rep. Goodlatte believes that not since Nixon has a President selectively enforced the law.
++Choose your law. The refusal to defend DOMA or DADT. His selective waiving of immigration restrictions to allow young people from continuing their education without deportation. Easing federal enforcement of drug laws and evading the mandatory sentencing policies on drugs. And, of course, allowing the IRS to examine the 501-c-4 status of Tea Party groups.
++Trey Radel from Florida before he was busted for cocaine,said Obama's gun policy was impeachable. Michelle Bachmann said Obama is writing his own constitution to radically change America. Ted Cruz and Charles Krauthammer said Obama is basically lawless.
++Steven King argues for impeachment on the grounds Obama defaulted on the debt--which he has not. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina argues if Obama unilaterally raised the debt ceiling it would be impeachable.
++Fox news commentator Eric Rush urged Americans to remove Obama by "any mean necessary".
++But this is now out of the Beltway as Hearst News and Fox broadcast these deliberations. So far the meaty items are "Benghazi talking points", the healthcare website and the promise you can keep your insurance. Really heavy stuff.
++The GOP through its endless attacks on Obama have lowered his approval rating, which encourage the House GOP to go for the kill. The House Judiciary Committee is --just a little taken back--by the absolute lack of interest in the Senate for their idea.
++But this is the logical end to the "nihilistic extremism" Andrew Sullivan wrote about. There is no there there. It is no coincidence that the bulk of the impeachment fans come from South of the Mason and Dixon.
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