A few weeks ago I wrote an article called \u201cSieve.\u201d\u00a0 It was about how a word can grow and grow in volume until it became impossible to ignore.\u00a0\u00a0 Newt Gingrich\u00a0used the word impeachment with regard to Obama\u2019s decision to declare the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.\u00a0 Obama not only disregarded the will of congress in making that decision, but he also took upon himself sole authority with regard to what is and what is not constitutional.\u00a0 We don\u2019t need a Supreme Court when we have Obama.\u00a0 I did not expect Gingrich to start proposing the impeachment of Obama, but the word had been mentioned, and it had been mentioned by someone too prominent to ignore.<\/p>\n
Now the word has been used again, only this time from members of both parties and with considerably more emphasis.\u00a0 Dennis Kucinich, possibly for the first time in his life, is starting to sound coherent.\u00a0 He pointed out that the issue was not whether or not Obama was doing the right thing, but rather whether what he did was constitutional.\u00a0 Several key legislators in both parties have echoed this opinion.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kucinich has unusual support for his opinion.\u00a0 He referred to a quote from Barrack Obama in 2007:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation which does not involve stopping an actual or imminent attack on the nation.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Did anyone hear Obama mention an actual or imminent attack on the nation?\u00a0 I didn\u2019t think so.\u00a0 Since he dithered over this decision for more than a month, it is hard to argue that this was an unforeseeable emergency.<\/p>\n Perhaps Congressman Tom Rooney said it best:<\/p>\n http:\/\/rooney.house.gov\/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3182:rooney-president-must-seek-congressional–not-un–approval-before-taking-further-action-in-libya&catid=48:2011-press-releases<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe President sought approval from the United Nations and the Arab League before taking any action in Libya, but he never consulted the United State Congress,\u201d Rooney said.\u00a0 \u201cThat sets a terrible precedent.\u00a0 By seeking only U.N. approval, the President is transferring authority that should rest in the people of the United States through their Congress to an international community.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Virtually every President has taken a position that the War Power Act is unconstitutional.\u00a0 But, they have also gone to great lengths to avoid a constitutional crisis over the issue.\u00a0 For example, Bush took the position that he did not need congressional approval to invade Iraq, but he got that approval anyway.\u00a0 At a minimum, this puts a President in a position where he can argue that, in his opinion, he believed he did have the authority.\u00a0 Even if the courts ultimately find that the War Powers Act is constitutional, the President can argue that he acted in good faith.\u00a0 But Obama has a much harder time making that argument because he is on record saying that he KNOWS<\/strong> that what he did is unconstitutional.\u00a0 What\u2019s his defense?\u00a0 That he didn\u2019t really understand the constitution after all?<\/p>\n This does not mean that I am predicting impeachment proceedings any time soon.\u00a0 But it does mean that Obama is as isolated as a President can be.\u00a0 He is rapidly losing support from both parties.\u00a0 Perhaps our military will score a quick and decisive victory in Libya, Gadhafi will be removed from power and peace and love will prevail.\u00a0 That would be great for everyone.\u00a0\u00a0 If that happens, Obama will come out smelling like a rose.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, the odds of this turning out much worse than expected is much higher than of it turning out better than expected.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Today we shot up a bunch of \u201cfriendly\u201d civilians trying to help our downed pilots.\u00a0 Nice!<\/p>\n Obama was thrilled to have the support of the Arab League.\u00a0 Except that the Arab League is back tracking on their support big time.\u00a0<\/p>\n http:\/\/news.theage.com.au\/breaking-news-world\/first-cracks-emerge-in-military-coalition-on-libya-20110322-1c42z.html<\/a><\/p>\n To top it off, Obama is promising to transfer the command from the U.S to someone else at the first opportunity.\u00a0 Rumors are that this will be a French admiral.\u00a0 Brilliant!\u00a0 Perhaps Obama is unaware that it was the French who led the world into World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War.\u00a0 In every case the French got slaughtered and the United States had to ride in on a rescue mission.\u00a0 In every case the French originally demanded that our troops report to a French commander.\u00a0 Fortunately, for our troops, neither Woodrow Wilson nor FDR were that stupid.\u00a0\u00a0 In Vietnam, the French were already gone before we got involved.\u00a0 Only in Korea did we manage to get into a messy war without French help.\u00a0<\/p>\n Just remember this:\u00a0 in 18 months we will have elected the next President of the United States.\u00a0 Odds are really high that won\u2019t be Barack Obama.\u00a0 If things continue to deteriorate he may have difficulty getting the Democratic nomination.\u00a0 Contrary to her public statements, a lot of experts are claiming that Hillary Clinton is seriously considering a run at the White House.\u00a0 In her public statement on Libya, which was far more impressive than Obama\u2019s, she referred to Sarkozy and Cameron as her \u201ccolleagues.\u201d\u00a0 Remarkable language for a Secretary of State to use with regard to the President of France and the Prime Minister of Great Britain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Obama’s performance has deteriorated to the point of embarrassment.\u00a0 If recent news reports are any indication, his Libya adventure may be the most embarrassing U.S. foreign policy fiasco since the Bay of Pigs.\u00a0 A lot of canaries are biting the dust.\u00a0\u00a0Democrats would be wise to take seriously.\u00a0 The way things are going Democrats may be more anxious to get rid of Obama than Republicans.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n TDM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A few weeks ago I wrote an article called \u201cSieve.\u201d\u00a0 It was about how a word can grow and grow in volume until it became impossible to ignore.\u00a0\u00a0 Newt Gingrich\u00a0used the word impeachment with regard to Obama\u2019s decision to declare … Continue reading