We knew people were furious about Gonzales, but the numbers signing the petition (almost 60,000) and watching the video (over 200,000) exceeded all our expectations. It even hit #1 on YouTube. Jim Gilliam, who is ALWAYS accurate on these things, thought we might have 10,000 people sign after the first couple of days!
So we fast-tracked part 2. The fight is on!
Now we're going for 100,000 signers, so our friends at Democracy for America will have a nice round, BIG number to take with them when their grassroots leaders present the petitions in the home districts of every member of Congress.
Nicole at Crooks and Liars: "A strong movement for impeachment can only help get Gonzales out of office. The no confidence votes this week are a step in the right direction but if he doesn't resign before or after the votes (and he seems to be holding on), impeachment will be the only option."
Sign the petition: http://impeachgonzales.org/
I am sure each one of you has five or ten people you can send the videos to with a personal note. (please no spamming) People are angry, and they want a way to take action. Send them the videos and petition. Also, Democracy for America is taking out newspaper ads in large cities and key districts this week. Check out the print ad. (pdf)
So sad, so sad. The moral compass disappears in the seats of power. Wait until you see our portrayal of Gonzales... www.youtube.com
SENT TO SENATOR LEAHY
DEAR SENATOR LEAHY,ALBERTO GONZALES IS GUILTY OF OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE FOR NOT ACTING ON SEC CORRUPTION.HE HAS HAD THIS EVIDENCE FOR 4 YEARS.I GAVE DOJ CORRUPTION TO OIG DOJ AND THEY HAVENT RESPONDED IN 6 MONTHS.PLEASE CALL OIG DOJ TO INVESTIGATE.I AM SENDING YOU WHAT I SENT TO MY STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO GIVE YOU BETTER INSITE.THANK YOU AND PLEASE RESPOND. 7/30/07 DEAR MR.MCCOLLUM,I HOPE YOU SAW FACE THE NATION SUNDAY MORNING.SENATOR PAT LEAHY SAID GONZALES LIED UNDER OATH.SENATOR THATCHER SAID THAT GONZALES SHOULD NOT LEAD THE DOJ.THESE SENATORS ARE TOP RANKING DEMOCRAT AND REPUBLICAN IN THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.IF YOU AND MR.CRIST ACTED ON EVIDENCE I GAVE YOU,YEARS AGO GONZALES WOULD BE IN JAIL.THE EVIDENCE I GAVE YOU WAS THAT 4 YEARS AGO,I GAVE CONCLUSIVE PROOF OF SEC CORRUPTION TO THE DOJ.I HAVE BEEN GIVING THIS EVIDENCE REPEATEDLY TO THE DOJ.I WROTE YOU ABOUT 10 LETTERS SHOWING YOU THE PROOF OF CORRUPTION IN THE DOJ AND SEC AND ASKING YOU TO ACT ON THE EVIDENCE.YOU WROTE ME ONE LETTER SAYING GIVE PROOF OF GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION TO THE GOVERNMENT.THE SEC OIG SAID THEY HANDLE EVIDENCE INTERNALLY AND I AM NOT ENTITLED TO A RESPONSE.THE OIG DOJ HAS NOT RESPONDED IN ABOUT 6 MONTHS.YOU CAN VERIFY THIS YOURSELF BY CALLING OIG DOJ.WITHOUT A DOUBT PEOPLE IN FLORIDA HAVE GIVEN EVIDENCE TO THE SEC AND DOJ WITHOUT THEM DOING ANYTHING.THIS IS BECAUSE, LIKE YOU,THEY FEEL THEY ARE OMNIPOTENT.SENATOR LEAHY SAID EVERYONE HAS TO OBEY THE LAW.BECAUSE YOU WANT TO PROTECT GONZALES,I WOULD LIKE YOU TO GIVE EVIDENCE TO SENATOR LEAHY OR SOME OTHER NON CORRUPT GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION OF CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION ,JUST ASK ME.I CONSIDER YOU GUILTY OF OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE.SO NOW I HAVE TO TELL GONZALES THAT YOU ARE GUILTY OF OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE FOR ILLEGALLY PROTECTING HIM.GONZALES DID NOT ANSWER OVER 60 QUESTIONS FROM THE SENATE AND QUESTIONS HE DID ANSWER,HE LIED.AT LEAST 7 OFFICIALS OF THE DOJ RESIGNED.THEY RESIGNED SO THEY WOULDNT HAVE TO GO TO JAIL.OR ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT OTHER DOJ PEOPLE COMMITTING CRIMES.YOU ARE ONE OF THE MANY REASONS GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION EXISTS,AND AMERICA IS SICK AND TIRED OF GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION. I WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE FROM YOU ON WHAT YOU ARE DOING.REMEMBER,YOU CAN VERIFY WHAT I AM SAYING, BY A CALL TO OIG DOJ. THANK YOU. JOE WALSH
This right-wing, fascist, propaganda, machine has to be stopped. Start by dumping the obvious idiots like Bush, Gonzoles and Cheney. These criminals are dangerous traitors and a major threat to our country and integrity.