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Generic Brad

(14,270 posts)
19. So you prefer striking with a hammer to turning the screws?
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 07:43 PM
Oct 2019

I would like to viscerally see the thumping, but I think that the court of public opinion is more likely to be swayed towards a guilty verdict by a progressively harsher turn of the screws.

Also fine these criminals $10K/day (eom) scrabblequeen40 Oct 2019 #1
the arsewipes will arrest HRC the next chance they get.. Im all for 10K day fines... samnsara Oct 2019 #2
What makes you think they would pay the fines? scheming daemons Oct 2019 #3
Can't they seize accounts and WhiteTara Oct 2019 #52
They'd have to get a court order StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #59
How long did it take for Susan McDougal to land in jail for not testifying Doitnow Oct 2019 #65
Susan McDougal was jailed by a federal judge at Ken Starr's request StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #72
For what? TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #6
That seems to be next step. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #4
Since... Newest Reality Oct 2019 #5
You are quite right. LuvNewcastle Oct 2019 #87
The House would have to get a court ruling and court order for the marshals to get involved StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #88
Well there goes that idea. LuvNewcastle Oct 2019 #89
The most effective process would be to go to court, get a court order compelling the witness StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #90
Thanks for having the patience to explain that. LuvNewcastle Oct 2019 #94
Imagine Giuliani and Barr being taken away in cuffs ... Jarqui Oct 2019 #7
BARR MOST OF ALL, fuck Rudy, he is small beer compared to that fucking traitor Barr Celerity Oct 2019 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Oct 2019 #8
We all know that's what would happen if roles were reversed. Garrett78 Oct 2019 #9
It would be Susan Mcdougal all over again dustyscamp Oct 2019 #32
Not the same StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #36
Get them bdamomma Oct 2019 #10
Unless there are Consequences; djacq Oct 2019 #11
Yep time Faux pas Oct 2019 #12
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Just for the argument... defacto7 Oct 2019 #14
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I'm not sure I go along with the fearless GOP weaker Dem idea. defacto7 Oct 2019 #28
How about if Trump starts arresting Democratic congressional leaders? Mr.Bill Oct 2019 #17
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Let them try, if that's the ante they want to up to. Gore1FL Oct 2019 #22
Speaker Pelosi surely appreciates and will no doubt comply with these instructions StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #15
DU is a veritable treasure trove of ideas. defacto7 Oct 2019 #25
Correct Cetacea Oct 2019 #49
+1 njhoneybadger Oct 2019 #83
+1000. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2019 #63
thanks. at least TRY to keep it real. (nt) stopdiggin Oct 2019 #67
there isn't a plan b. Surely they figured this could happen Lib 4 Life Oct 2019 #18
So you prefer striking with a hammer to turning the screws? Generic Brad Oct 2019 #19
Well said. Adsos Letter Oct 2019 #85
My question is who would do it? GulfCoast66 Oct 2019 #20
don't bother me with details! stopdiggin Oct 2019 #68
It worked that way for Holder ripcord Oct 2019 #93
Does Pelosi know all the power the house has and the Sgt of Arms? beachbumbob Oct 2019 #23
I think she does and that is why she is not overplaying her hand bottomofthehill Oct 2019 #31
I think she does - probably better than you or anyone else here StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #37
Anyone else? Cetacea Oct 2019 #50
Yes, anyone else StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #54
I would certainly hope so Cetacea Oct 2019 #55
No kidding. Cuthbert Allgood Oct 2019 #71
I read the jail cell they allegedly have doesn't even exist. NCLefty Oct 2019 #24
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more bluntly, it's tinfoil hat stuff. but thanks. (nt) stopdiggin Oct 2019 #70
String Trump along blow by blow bucolic_frolic Oct 2019 #26
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That's total nonsense bucolic_frolic Oct 2019 #35
In the last 40 year the fascist have gained control of 2/3rds of the states, 70% of the Federal yaesu Oct 2019 #29
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Political considerations of using the inherent contempt power... alwaysinasnit Oct 2019 #34
+ 1,000,000 Duppers Oct 2019 #39
Either we are a nation of laws BigMin28 Oct 2019 #40
I understand the frustration but how does Speaker Pelosi arrest someone? TomSlick Oct 2019 #41
Aye. About the only thing she could do would be to use the power of the purse cstanleytech Oct 2019 #42
Yeah but, TomSlick Oct 2019 #43
Of course they would not approve however Pelosi cstanleytech Oct 2019 #44
Agreed. TomSlick Oct 2019 #45
I'm sure she will get right on it Skittles Oct 2019 #46
Has she been deputized? (nt) ehrnst Oct 2019 #64
Throw them in jail. warmfeet Oct 2019 #47
Whose going to arrest them? Where will they be jailed? GulfCoast66 Oct 2019 #48
Subpoena one of the kids, if they don't show up, to jail they go. redstatebluegirl Oct 2019 #51
For future reference, please write all these suggestions down for the day we regain the Senate pecosbob Oct 2019 #53
Doing that requires DOJ - and Barr is the head of the DOJ. So... (nt) IndyOp Oct 2019 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Oct 2019 #57
Many years ago, I had a friend... malthaussen Oct 2019 #58
I believe that what tRump and the rethugs are hoping is that Pelosi will proceed immediately Texin Oct 2019 #60
I didn't know she had been deputized. ehrnst Oct 2019 #61
How many have defied subpoenas so far? Nt hughee99 Oct 2019 #62
The Hollywood 10 Ghost of Tom Joad Oct 2019 #66
They were prosecuted for Contempt of Congress by the U.S Department of Justice and convicted in cour StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #69
I think they should impeach Barr for not performing his duties and get him out, and deal with vsrazdem Oct 2019 #73
How do you propose they "get him out"? StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #74
Impeach him in the house and have a trial in the senate. Anybody in the senate who believes vsrazdem Oct 2019 #75
In Judge Beryl Howell's words: Wow. Ok StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #76
I don't know what that means. Are you saying they cannot impeach him, or that the senate would not vsrazdem Oct 2019 #77
2/3 of the Senate is required to convict him and remove him StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #78
Well it would sure be nice to have them on the record saying that the Attorney general can avoid vsrazdem Oct 2019 #79
I'd prefer the House focus on one impeachment at a time StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #80
I understand that, but if they got rid of Barr they might be able to get criminal referrals through vsrazdem Oct 2019 #81
They're not going to get rid of Barr StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #82
And hurry. flying_wahini Oct 2019 #84
This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Oct 2019 #86
What about cutting off salaries? Crunchy Frog Oct 2019 #91
No. That's a myth StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #92
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