For My 45th Birthday...

On my 12th birthday, August 9, 1974, Richard Nixon resigned. I hated him. He ruined my birthday. I was 12, what did I know about the country or the Constitution.

For my 45th birthday, I would be thrilled to have George W. Bush and Dick Cheney resign. It would bring me and a clear majority of the country great happiness and help preserve the rule of law under the limits on power set by the Constitution. President Pelosi doesn't sound too bad either.

If you missed it, you need to see Keith Olbermann's call for W and Dick's resignations. This is another powerful commentary from the only network anchor with the guts to say it on air. If you have a slow Internet connection, you can read the commentary instead of waiting for the download. Dreaming of their resignations is a great way to observe July 4th. We have another imperialistic head of state who needs to be removed. W believes he is above the law and ordained by God just like ol' George III. What he does is "right" because his enemies are "evil." Never mind what the public wants; the Constitution requires; or where a recognition of reality leads. Also never mind these words from Jesus Christ...

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God…But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Matthew 5:9; Luke 6:27-31 (New Revised Standard Bible via beliefnet.com)


On this Independence Day, may God's love bring a little peace to all those affected by W's wars, crimes and corruption.