vermont town votes to arrest Bush and Cheney

[Showal]

Would post text but on my phone.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/03/05/us-usa-politics-vermont-idUSN0454699420080305

[NocturnalRob]

Vermont, you so crazy.

[Inspire]

Would post text but on my phone.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/03/05/us-usa-politics-vermont-idUSN0454699420080305

(Reuters) - Voters in two Vermont towns on Tuesday approved a measure that would instruct police to arrest President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney for "crimes against our Constitution," local media reported.

The nonbinding, symbolic measure, passed in Brattleboro and Marlboro in a state known for taking liberal positions on national issues, instructs town police to "extradite them to other authorities that may reasonably contend to prosecute them."

Vermont, home to maple syrup and picture-postcard views, is known for its liberal politics.

State lawmakers have passed nonbinding resolutions to end the war in Iraq and impeach Bush and Cheney, and several towns have also passed resolutions of impeachment. None of them have caught on in Washington.

Bush has never visited the state as president, though he has spent vacations at his family compound in nearby Maine.

Roughly 12,000 people live in Brattleboro, located on the Connecticut River in the state's southeastern corner. Nearby Marlboro has a population of roughly 1,000.

(Writing by Andy Sullivan, editing by David Wiessler)

[pabstblueribbon]

I'm reading American Dynasty by Kevin Phillips.

It's about the Bush/Walker dynasty, the energy and arms industries, and the rise of investment banking. Also all the shitty, shady shit they've been doing for a long time.

(Not that the Bush's are the first to do it, but they are unique in some ways.)

[Kuyuk]

hahaha, and people wonder why I love vermont and want to live there

[NocturnalRob]

hahaha, and people wonder why I love vermont and want to live there
No one wonders that.

[Tgo01]

I was going to say isn't it time for people to get over Bush already but then I noticed the year on the article is 2008. I then googled the story and a lot of recent articles are talking about this story but linking back to this 2008 article. Did something happen recently that people want to divert attention away from or something?

[~Rocktar~]

I was going to say isn't it time for people to get over Bush already but then I noticed the year on the article is 2008. I then googled the story and a lot of recent articles are talking about this story but linking back to this 2008 article. Did something happen recently that people want to divert attention away from or something?

Yeah, Obama's approval rating continues to drop.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

I think the lawmakers who passed it should be jailed for wasting tax payer money.

[TheEschaton]

I think you should be jailed for the constant dumb shit you say.

See how silly that sounds?

[Lord Orbstar]

And that is why God sent a hurricane to flood their little commie syrup-making state away. Drown in the tempest sent by our Republican God and his Son, Jesus Christ. His wrath is terrible.

[Tgo01]

I think you should be jailed for the constant dumb shit you say.

See how silly that sounds?

So you're agreeing with SHM's post?

[Lord Orbstar]

Just kidding... gallows humor. They are idiots in that town however. Vermont is a gorgeous state and it is unfortunate what they are going through.

[Showal]

And that is why God sent a hurricane to flood their little commie syrup-making state away. Drown in the tempest sent by our Republican God and his Son, Jesus Christ. His wrath is terrible.

I think God was trying to chase them all around the yard with a stick before he shoots them for growling.

[Lord Orbstar]

are they rabbit killers there too!? wtf. damn you Bin Laden

[JDDZ]

Crimes against the constitution? How about a mandate to buy something and if you don't you face civil penalties?

[Androidpk]

Crimes against the constitution? How about a mandate to buy something and if you don't you face civil penalties?

Taxes?

[JDDZ]

Taxes?

I meant bananas. They're unconstitutional. Fucking bananas.

[JDDZ]

Actually, I love bananas.

http://origin.heritage.org/research/reports/2009/12/why-the-personal-mandate-to-buy-health-insurance-is-unprecedented-and-unconstitutional

That is a somewhat dangerous precedent.

[~Rocktar~]

I think you should be jailed for the constant dumb shit you say.

See how silly that sounds?

I would jail both of you, and lock you in stocks facing each other on the courthouse lawn every day for a month. But seriously, neither of you have expended public monies in the pursuit of your personal, political view. At least I don't think you have, but I could be wrong, in which case you should be jailed for stealing from the public.

[TheEschaton]

And what exactly is the purpose of legislatures besides passing non-binding resolutions which express their political will?

[~Rocktar~]

Maybe doing the people's business.

[Latrinsorm]

Maybe doing the people's business.According to the article other Vermontagues are doing the same thing at a local level. It's what the people want.
Actually, I love bananas.

http://origin.heritage.org/research/...constitutional

That is a somewhat dangerous precedent.Our legislative system does not function on precedent. By definition this can not set a precedent, dangerous or otherwise.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

I think you should be jailed for the constant dumb shit you say.

See how silly that sounds?

I'm not sure why you like swinging from my nuts so much, but it's ok. I actually enjoy how retarded you appear every time you post. Keep on trucking my brown hippy friend.

[Atlanteax]

I'm waiting for the day we read about people in Vermont doing a "daring raid" across into Maine to apprehend Bush/Cheney.

That will make for potentially quite explosive partisan activity.

[Atlanteax]

Crimes against the constitution? How about a mandate to buy something and if you don't you face civil penalties?


Taxes?

Health Insurance

[Atlanteax]

And what exactly is the purpose of legislatures besides passing non-binding resolutions which express their political will?

>insert "Cannot Tell If Serious" Joker facial expression