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m... Wilbur Hubbard wrote: "cavelamb himself" wrote in message ... snip Except that Clinton wasn't impeached... WRONG. Clinton was impeached. You're letting your ignorance show, I'm afraid. im.peach \im-"pÈch\ vb [ME empechen to accuse, fr. MF empeechier to hinder, fr. LL impedicare to fetter, fr. L pedica fetter, fr. ped-, pes foot] 1 : to charge (a public official) before an authorized tribunal with misconduct in office 2 : to challenge the credibility or validity of 3 : to remove from public office for misconduct - im.peach.ment n As you can see, you have an incomplete understanding of the word, 'impeach'. You think it only means defintion 3. Stupid little man! Wilbur Hubbard Maybe so. But at least I'm not like you... -- Richard (remove the X to email) And, he's completely wrong: At the federal level, Article Two of the United States Constitution (Section 4) states that "The President, Vice President, and all other civil Officers of the United States shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors." The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeaching, while the United States Senate has the sole power to try all impeachments. The removal of impeached officials is automatic upon conviction in the Senate. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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