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prodigitalson

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39. It makes him look way more dangerous than the

Reply to LanternWaste (Reply #38)

Tue May 21, 2019, 07:35 PM

May 2019

word 'petulent.' This is about raw political power and how it relates to the balance of such between our branches of government.

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Former White House counsel Don McGahn did not attend his House hearing. The hearing happened anyway. [View all] pnwmom May 2019 OP

What does " contempt " encompass DUgosh May 2019 #1

At the moment, apparently, 'contempt' means nothing more than no dessert before bedtime tonight groundloop May 2019 #2

Correct, they need to impeach Barr Perseus May 2019 #18

Hold Him In Contempt Me. May 2019 #3

For crying out loud Nadler. awesomerwb1 May 2019 #4

Maybe a sternly written email? California_Republic May 2019 #8

It certainly is optional to choose not to appear. MontanaMama May 2019 #5

lock him up and start fining hom rdking647 May 2019 #6

This!! RainCaster May 2019 #11

From what they have done, Dems have no desire to enforce the law, but are very good at whining to keopeli May 2019 #7

Words fail me! pazzyanne May 2019 #9

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I recognize the truth! pazzyanne May 2019 #24

No, they are following the steps a judge will expect to see when they ask the judge pnwmom May 2019 #36

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Hmm, I heard something very similar mcar May 2019 #12

go have a good cry. we'll wait. mopinko May 2019 #15

LOL. "get back in the fight" PSPS May 2019 #17

The empty chair makes the Dems look weak prodigitalson May 2019 #28

It does not make the Dems look weak. It does however, make Trump look petulant. LanternWaste May 2019 #38

It makes him look way more dangerous than the prodigitalson May 2019 #39

LOL. "Our subpoenas are not optional." Seriously? Are you high or something? PSPS May 2019 #13

At least withhold funding of Barr's salary if not arrest him. muntrv May 2019 #14

Barr's not in this for the money! PSPS May 2019 #19

...what comes after contempt citation, Nader? Another strongly worded letter? beachbum bob May 2019 #20

The Democrats are doing this to clearly show the cstanleytech May 2019 #21

No excuse in foot dragging after contempt of congress citation, appears beachbum bob May 2019 #25

Unfortunately the Justice Department doesn't work for the nation any more patphil May 2019 #22

Interesting who chooses to turn this important development into yet another BS attack on Democrats. FreepFryer May 2019 #23

Republicans are spitting on us. Firestorm49 May 2019 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Firestorm49 May 2019 #27

Let's see how long these assholes are willing to louis-t May 2019 #29

McGahn wasn't about to show up, watoos May 2019 #30

Frog march him to the witness stand, if necessary. Martin Eden May 2019 #31

I was found in contempt of court once, and was arrested within the hour. Rabrrrrrr May 2019 #32

Seems odd D00ver May 2019 #33

Dems will go to court and like the subpoena to Mazars, DeminPennswoods May 2019 #34

A black surburban with 2 US Marshals outside his house would help... Historic NY May 2019 #35

For those complaining the the Democrats are not doing enough - read this thread csziggy May 2019 #37