Impeach Bush!

Wednesday, August 7, 2002, Burlington, Vermont

Baruch distributed 250 bumper stickers that say "Impeach Bush" to passersby on the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Vermont. Responses were mostly positive. A young woman said "This is the greatest thing ever. I'm giving some [stickers] to my debate club." Three laborers eating lunch were at first disinterested but after one of them became enthusiastic, all three began to have a spirited discussion about their disappointment in the government. A number of teenagers wanted multiple stickers to share with friends. A businessman was very supportive, and gave Baruch $5 to help towards the cost of the stickers. Some people asked Baruch who he was affiliated with, to which he replied "Myself, this is my own action."

Negative responses included apathy, "I don't vote" "I like the guy, pilgrim" "I think he's doing a good job" and "I voted for him in 2000 and I hope to vote for him in 2004."

One issue that came up was concern about the upcoming Florida gubernatorial election, and hopes that Jeb Bush would be defeated.

Many people seemed at first a bit frightened about accepting a bumper sticker, but overcame their fear to accept stickers.

The bumper stickers were accompanied by a sheet with the following statement:

Why should Bush be impeached?

Election fraud:
The Supreme Court ruled that ballots not be counted because "the counting of votes that are of questionable legality does, in my view (Scalia wrote the 5/4 majority decision), threaten irreparable harm to petitioner [Bush], and to the country, by casting a cloud upon what he [Bush] claims to be the legitimacy of his election."

Translated into english this means that the court disallowed votes to be counted because they might show that Bush lost! This scam was perpetrated upon the citizens of the US by a partisan court in collusion with Bush. The relationships between Bush and the so-called "Justices" on the court should be investigated, as well as the relationship between Bush and the many election irregularities which occurred in Florida during the 2000 election. The fact that Bush's brother is governor of that state should not be overlooked in this investigation.

Influence peddling:
The relationship between Bush and ENRON, as well as other large corporations, bears investigation. Within months of Bush's inauguration, the entire energy plan of the country was suddenly pouring increased billions into the coffers of these large energy corporations, companies Bush has had business dealings with for decades. The administration then, through Vice-President Cheney, sought to hide the influences which oil company and other executives had in forming the Bush energy plan. In addition Bush has gone out of his way to change or sidestep environmental regulations in order to increase profits for large corporations. All this while CEOs are raking in record billions in salaries and stock options while the average US citizen is seeing her/his wages decrease, jobs are being lost to low-paying and slave labor in other countries.

Violation of oath of office:
Bush is not defending the constitution, he is attempting to bypass it. Under his authority, Bush's Attorney General has done more to set back the progress of civil liberties and rights than any other AG since McCarthyism. The Bush Administration advocates US citizens spying on each other a la Orwell's "1984."

BUSH AWOL:
Bush was in the Texas Air National Guard, but he skipped out on the last 18 months of his tour of duty, and was never prosecuted. Most people end up in a military prison for doing something like that.

Those are some examples of why Bush should be impeached. Impeachment would mean a thorough investigation leading to a trial.

The Republicans began to investigate Clinton, and set the impeachment process in motion, the day Clinton was inaugurated. They didn't need to have any reasons other than that they were mad they (Bush Sr.) had lost the election. They spent millions investigating and eventually impeaching Clinton and they had nothing. They lost their case. The Democrats should be as aggressive in investigating and prosecuting Bush. I am sure that Bush would be found guilty of numerous criminal offenses.

Impeach Bush!

Wednesday, August 14, 2002, Montpelier, Vermont

Baruch distributed 175 "Impeach Bush" bumper stickers in front of Republican Party headquarters. The response was generally supportive and in agreement. Comments ranged from "Bush was never elected" to "I think Bush is awesome." Most people agreed, however, that the Bush presidency poses a grave threat to the people of the world. A few people expressed fear. One person asked Baruch "Aren't you afraid of being shot at?" Another said "This country is becoming more like nazi Germany all the time. It sure is scary." Another passerby talked about the connection between the Bush family and Adolph Hitler. It's a documented fact that Bush's grandfather made a fortune by investing in nazi industry, much of which involved the slave labor of Jews, Gypsies, and other minorities.

Baruch also distributed a revised position statement on the impeachment of Bush.

Why should Bush be impeached?

Election fraud:
The Supreme Court ruled that ballots not be counted because "the counting of votes that are of questionable legality does, in my view (Scalia wrote the 5/4 majority decision), threaten irreparable harm to petitioner [Bush], and to the country, by casting a cloud upon what he [Bush] claims to be the legitimacy of his election." The term "questionable legality" refers to criteria set by Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris, as directed by Governor Jeb Bush. Conflict of interest? You bet!

Violation of oath of office:
Bush is not defending the constitution, he is attempting to bypass it. Under his authority, Bush's Attorney General has done more to set back the progress of civil liberties and rights than any other AG since McCarthyism. The Bush Administration even advocates US citizens spying on each other a la Orwell's "1984."

Those are some examples of why Bush should be impeached. Impeachment would mean a thorough investigation leading to a trial.

This illegitimate "president" is leading the country, and the world, down a path of violence and destruction towards totalitarianism. His aim is military and economic domination of the world. He must be stopped. The legal means for doing so are at the disposal of citizens of conscience. Let Senators and Representatives in Congress know what you want them to do. Impeach Bush!

Impeach Bush!

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