Kerry Jokes About Impeachment, Some Bloggers Don’t Get It

[kerrygoddess]

Kerry Jokes About Impeachment, Some Bloggers Don’t Get It
December 15th, 2005

Despite all the stereotypes in the press we are learning once again what we already knew–John Kerry has a sense of humor. When in small groups with friends he talks just like we do, in this case questioning why if Clinton was impeached for misleading the country, Bush might not be impeached for the same should the Democrats take control of Congress.

No big deal, except some bloggers appear to be the ones lacking a sense of humor. We’d expect Rush Limbaugh to come up with his usual nonsense, but I’d expect better from liberal bloggers. After the clarification came out that Kerry was joking, some bloggers are attacking Kerry for not actually calling for impeachment, and taking this as an overall sign of Democratic weakness.

It’s one thing for John Kerry to talk about impeachment in private. As David Wade said in his email response to this report, “Impeachment jokes in Washington are as old as Don Rumsfeld and as funny as Dick Cheney is gruff.” It’s another matter for a Senator to formally call for impeachment at this point. First of all , acts of impeachment are initiated in the House, not the Senate. Secondly, it is premature to call for impeachment before a formal mechanism is initiated to investigate the the crimes.

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[LaurenG]

1. I think it's funny

Some people are just never satisfied, not even a joke is OK with them.

[LSparkle]

2. O'Really will probably have it in "Talking Points" tonight ...

If it's a joke or untrue, "The Factor" will cover it.

[Island Blue]

6. Here's an idea:

Fuck "The Factor".

[zulchzulu]

3. There is truth in humor

Whether it's a joke or not on America getting a Chimpeachment, which we and the World truly need, there is truth in humor. What better incentive to get people to vote in 2006 knowing that they will get a Chimpeachment as a nice present!

[Kazak]

4. My thinking exactly...

This'll get people (the right people) to the polls! :)

And what better way to slip this into the public consciousness than through a "joke"?

[LittleClarkie]

5. He's not the Pope

People need to stop hanging on his every word, either for or against.

[AntiFascist]

7. I thought it was really funny when....

Kerry made the comment about the other side being a bunch of criminals when he thought the microphone was turned off, during the campaign.

[kerrygoddess]

12. Classic stuff

there are reasons for everything - I believe.

[wisteria]

8. More and more it appears that people are out to get him.

Those that had to make this "news" owe Kerry an apology for reporting second hand knowledge in an attempt to discredit him. What he said in jest, was not meant for the general public and actually contained much truth. I read on one blog that Kerry's remarks were = to Lott' and this is just outrageous. To compare racist remarks with far reaching remarks that hurt no shows me that this is being done to discredit him. If this and the bullsh*t reaction to the statement regarding our soldiers doing house searches is all they can come up with, I think Kerry should continue to speak out and call things out the way he sees them.

[TankLV]

9. But it was all fine and dandy for the repukes to start this tactic THAT

WORKED right from the moment Clinton took the oath. I remember it like yesterday.

And the tactic WORKED - they successfully IMPEACHED CLINTON, even if he was eventually AQUITTED of all the charges - and then the REPUKES followed it up with an EVER INCREASING STRANGLEHOLD on ALL BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT!

We could do a lot worse if we imitate them at this - only this time, the charges are LEGITIMATE and LIFE THREATENING to our country's well being.

I sure as hell hope and pray each and every day that one of the first things we do when we take back the congress is initiate such proceedings!

[rman]

10. As long as he understands that many of 'us' are serious

about impeachment, followed by tar & feathers, larges fines and prison.

[LizW]

11. Oh, he was joking? I hadn't heard.

I admit, I'm kind of disappointed. And I'll readily admit that I don't have much sense of humor about the Bushco crimes right now. I thought Kerry was really serious, and I was happy to hear it.

Oh, well.

[zann725]

13. Whether in private or public, whether joking or not...it's a start.

No matter WHAT the context, I'm proud and glad to hear JK at least (allegedly) said it!