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The Tibetian Traveller <garnet@aufait.net> wrote in article
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> Liberman has not ruled out impeachment; but, he has ruled out 'just 
> dropping it'.  From his speech:

>   In the same way, it seems to me that talk of impeachment and 
>   resignation at this time is unjust and unwise. It is unjust because 
>   we do not know enough in fact, and will not until the independent 
>   counsel reports and the White House responds...
> 
> Bottom line, it depends on what is in Starr's report.

The political climate and poll readings may lead to a
non-impeachment route even with sufficient evidence for bringing charges...

But who can say which way the winds might blow since his report has to have
(should have...and I'm guessing it does) enough evidence of illegality
before there can be (should be) a formal accusation and bringing by the
House of Reps the charges (resolution for impeachment--which may or may not
lead to removal from office)... 

Even with formal charges the outcome would be uncertain---the Senate (which
acquited Andrew Johnson) would hold the actual trial and would have to
convict by a two-thirds margin of the members present before there could be
a removal from office....(in Johnson's case they failed to convict by one
vote)..

Anyone who smiles so nicely and says "sorry" sincerely (just because it's
the right thing to do) --- and does so after much thoughtful reflection and
without regard to political futures shouldn't have to worry about
silly reports...

"From a single crime know the nation." (Virgil, 70�19 B.C.)