Actually, this is sort of an ongoing campaign for me.
REGULARLY, I contact Waxman, Boxer and Feinstein, and remind them that IMPEACHMENT IS an option. With Waxman, probably every time I call his office (and I do so, frequently) i put in a word about supporting IMPEACHMENT, or John Conyers' efforts specifically, OR BOTH.
With my Senators, I remind them that I know theirs is not the IMPEACHMENT department, I realize that belongs with the House of Reps. But I tell them I KNOW they have friends in the other chamber, and if the subject EVER comes up in conversation, they're to mention it, and add how much they're hearing about this from constituents, and how IMPEACHMENT IS AN OPTION. That they should consider it, even as Senators, and that they should not fear to spread the word.
Especially in Feinstein's case, I like to remind them that I know VERY well that she's hoping to be reelected, and that if she expects MY support, she better take this seriously (especially since I am mightily displeased with her behavior and her nearly non-stop capitulation to the Dark Siders). With Boxer, the reaction tends to be a lot more friendly and more receptive.
It's worth it, guys, for anybody reading this - DO NOT HESITATE to bring up IMPEACHMENT whether you've got Dem or republi-CON representation, House OR Senate. DOESN'T MATTER if you think it's gonna fall on deaf ears. It won't, for long. Even those in the enemy camp NEED to keep hearing about this.
It'll make 'em nervous. Especially since they, as a party, are collectively growing more nervous and upset and shaky about their employment prospects and being tied to an increasingly UNPOPULAR "wartime pResident." THEY NEED TO HEAR THIS, TOO. WHETHER THEY WANT TO, OR NOT. WHETHER THEY WANT TO FACE IT, OR NOT.
Another wise DUer here, awhile back (my apologies for not remembering who it was - they deserve credit for this), posted that - even among the enemy, some of them are there in those jobs by the NARROWEST of voting margins. They are painfully aware that, to stay employed, they actually might need the support of some of us on the other side, because their own margins for victory aren't good. And, anymore, looking at the trends, those margins are getting smaller and less impressive every day.
And for some of these people, a handful of votes from our side may make the difference between their staying in that fancy, fat-cat job of influence, perks, and power, or heading to the unemployment line and LOSER-ville. Our voices will become that much more important to some of these, especially among the moderates.
VISUALIZE IMPEACHMENT!! Then go DO something about it. Call Capitol Hill Switchboard TOLL FREE: 1-888 355 3588, 1-888 818 6641, 1-877 851 6437. AND
DON'T FORGET
http://www.downingstreetmemo.com /
http://www.johnconyers.campaignoffice.com/index.asp?