Is lying about the reason for a war an impeachable offense?

FindLaw (reprinted at CNN): Is lying about the reason for a war an impeachable offense?
"These investigations are certainly appropriate, for there is potent evidence of either a colossal intelligence failure or misconduct — and either would be a serious problem. When the best case scenario seems to be mere incompetence, investigations certainly need to be made."

John Dean, former counsel to the Richard Nixon, says, "In the three decades since Watergate, this is the first potential scandal I have seen that could make Watergate pale by comparison."

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As someone on Metafilter said, "If Clinton lying about a blowjob was an impeachable offense, this qualifies for life in prison. But [...] the Republican majority will never let it happen."

in a perfect world once bush was elected out of office next year he would go on trial for murder....once again....in a perfect world...

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