This might seem nitpicky, but I believe that the Seinfeld rerun tonight misused the word "impeach". They used it as if it meant "to kick out" or to "expel the leader of an organization". Impeachment actually only refers to the process of accusation of a leader or the trial in which charges are brought against him. Someone can be impeached without be expelled from their office. Did anyone else notice this or am I just off my rocker? The latter is certainly a possibility.
Misuse of "impeach" on 6/6/96 rerun
Jun 7, 19966 posts by 6 posters
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Viewers discuss whether the show misused the word "impeach" in a rerun, with debate over the technical definition versus common usage and historical examples.
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Yes, you are off your rocker! (Just kidding)
Actually, they did "try" Morty at the meeting but, overall, you are correct. They voted on a motion to impeach, but it effectively resulted in expulsion from office, not a trial, as it should have.
But, seriously, do you really take the actions of these people at face value? After all the insanity they have displayed?
In any case, most Americans consider impeachment to be the equivalent of removal from office, ever since Watergate. Blame it on our lousy educational system and lazy media. The writers were going for the Nixon parallel, which was amusing.
ARRGGH!!
Nixon was not impeached!! He resigned before he could be impeached. Andrew Johnson is the only President to be impeached.
DUHHH
Nixon resigned, remember. only A.J. impeached!!!!!!
[email] (Ben Forest) wrote:
You're right on both counts. They did misuse the word "impeach" and it is nitpicky!
--Rob
[email] (Ben Forest) wrote:
You are very much correct. Most people use this word the wrong way. I guess the general population just wasn't listening in high school government class.
Jenn