Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 OK. That's sedition. They should have all federal funds cut off. Vermont has many times threatened to secede from the union. Maybe they should be encouraged to leave. Then again, their example could be used later when the Democrats try to force an Amnesty and legalization of the illegals. Other states, who would have to bear the fiscal burden of that legislation, could issue nullification proclamations regarding those laws, making them void within their borders, and arrest warrants on the Dems for such a flagrant violation of the Constitution. In a message dated 3/5/2008 6:22:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, no_reply writes: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/reuters/080305/n_top_news/news_usa_politics_vermont_colVermont towns vote to arrest Bush and Cheney Wed Mar 5, 4:36 AMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in two Vermont towns on Tuesday approved a measure that would instruct police to arrest President 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 Wiessler) It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/reuters/080305/n_top_news/news_usa_politics _vermont_col Vermont towns vote to arrest Bush and Cheney Wed Mar 5, 4:36 AM WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in two Vermont towns on Tuesday approved a measure that would instruct police to arrest President 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 Wiessler) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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