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In reply to the discussion: Federal judge temporarily halts congressional Democrats' subpoenas of Trump financial records [View all]Fiendish Thingy
(15,555 posts)34. Thank goodness I moved to Canada, where it takes a simple majority vote of no confidence
To throw out the prime minister.
And we have 5 parties that hold seats in parliament.
Ain't perfect, but it's a hell of a lot better than the "you and what army?" Oversight process in the US.
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Federal judge temporarily halts congressional Democrats' subpoenas of Trump financial records [View all]
sinkingfeeling
Jul 2019
OP
Congress could get these documents within a week if they had the courage to use their full powers nt
Fiendish Thingy
Jul 2019
#7
Oh? How? Do you think formal impeachment proceedings would change any of these delay tactics?
KPN
Jul 2019
#12
Thank goodness I moved to Canada, where it takes a simple majority vote of no confidence
Fiendish Thingy
Jul 2019
#34
See my reply above regarding Executive privilege and Rule 6e GJ evidence nt
Fiendish Thingy
Jul 2019
#21
Not surprising really. We've never had a president this dirty so the courts never had to visit...
WhoWoodaKnew
Jul 2019
#5
And everyday that they "dither" is how many more millions Drumpf et al are making per week?
Hestia
Jul 2019
#9
The Repugnants would use the airwaves and 24/7 news media, Tea Party/grassroots faux protests
KPN
Jul 2019
#13
Start an impeachmenti inquiry NOW. It will put us in MUCH better legal position.
SunSeeker
Jul 2019
#17
It is not uncommon for organized crime to use the courts to deny and delay justice
tymorial
Jul 2019
#29
He has been packing the courts with people who agree with him on everything, not surprised.
redstatebluegirl
Jul 2019
#30