Schiff may make a separate impeachment charge for those not

[BigmanPigman]

showing up to testify today (4 of them) and those expected to not show over the rest of the week. Schiff said he likely won't take it to court but will make it a charge to add to the list.

[Kid Berwyn]

1. They side with a traitor.

May those loyal to the Constitution remember their names.

[ffr]

2. Scorched Earth! Don't mess around with these criminals!!!

And don't stop until every last one is serving hard time.

[Pepsidog]

3. Chew their traitorous asses up.

[dalton99a]

4. +1. No mercy.

[maxsolomon]

5. Both. Contempt of Congress.

Put DOJ in a box - enforce the law, or not.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

23. +1

[RT Atlanta]

6. Is there a list of the folks that didnt show up today but who were called?

If you can direct me or share a link that will be appreciated. Werent some OMB folks called?

[BigmanPigman]

8. Here you go... They are all close to tRump.

What’s happening next week:

Congress will be on a weeklong break, but the committees and staff conducting the investigation will continue interviewing a number of important witnesses, making next week a crucial phase before public hearings begin.

*Monday is a busy day, with investigators scheduled to talk to Robert Blair, an aide to Mick Mulvaney, the acting chief of staff. They’re also supposed to talk to John Eisenberg, the top lawyer on the National Security Council, and his deputy, Michael Ellis.

*On Tuesday, a White House budget official, Michael Duffey, is scheduled to testify; on Wednesday, investigators want to talk to T. Ulrich Brechbuhl, a State Department adviser close to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

*On Thursday — and this is a big one — it could be John Bolton’s turn. The former national security adviser would be the closest person to President Trump to testify. Multiple witnesses have said he objected to the president’s dealings with Ukraine. But his lawyer said he would not appear voluntarily, and it’s not clear how he will respond to a subpoena.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/01/us/politics/impeachment-week-ahead.html

[MartyTheGreek]

7. Schiff needs to announce an Official Amnesty Deadline...

for past or present Trump employees, feds, hookers (sad to say), that want to come forward to be faithful US citizens and report the truth about what they know if they were afraid of any culpability.

Schiff should announce that any Non-Disclosure Agreements signed by these employees with Trump are now Null and Void in light of the Impeachment investigations and proceedings.

[Evolve Dammit]

17. That sounds like a really good idea. Not sure if he can, but it would compel info. to come forward?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

24. Great idea.

[RKP5637]

33. Excellent idea!!! If it can be done. n/t

[erlewyne]

9. Schiff said he likely won't take it to court but will make it a charge to add to the list.

This gentleman, Schiff, is a gentleman and a leader. Those dumb-ass
Trumper's read this, what Schiff said, and they know their asses are grass
and he's the lawnmower.

We are going to hear a changing of the tune.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

25. Yes! But wish he would drop the word "may"

[Mc Mike]

10. Good, thanks Rep. Schiff.

I'd like to see some of those fine assessments I was hearing about a couple months back, too.

[Maraya1969]

11. A second charge to add to the list? But what consequences are there for them?

They get their name on a list?

Fuck that! I am sick of these people blatantly disobeying the law.

[DENVERPOPS]

15. I fear

I fear that the democrats know that there is absolutely nothing they can do to corral this crowd, except go thru the motions.....

The DOJ is the enforcement crowd, and we know who owns them !!!!!!!!!!!!

(They also own the Judicial Supremes).......not sure about the FBI.......

[Laura PourMeADrink]

26. Yes .. likely dead end...but I think so what! Theres

A time to stand up and do something. Get it ALL on the record. Who wants to be in the history books?

[DENVERPOPS]

43. With today's

With today's news of Donnie Jr. publicly naming the whistleblower I doubt ANY whistleblower now or in the future will be thinking about being in a history book or their 15 minutes of fame. Their only thoughts will be surviving until they testify and afterwards.

My question would be, how did Donnie Jr, Linsey Graham, etc etc etc all find out the name/identity of the whistleblower??????????

Especially on something this momentous, that person not only has to worry about Trump, The Republicans in Congress, all their 50 million MAGGOT followers, but even foreign governments and U.S. Corporations that will be rocked by us impeaching their leader.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

44. They didn't uncover it. It was posted by Spectator US

(conservative) site last week. Google it to see more background. Trump flipped cuz no decent news outlet picked it up.

[tblue37]

22. He means expanding obstruction of justice charges against Trump, I believe. nt

[triron]

40. That's what I thought. So if I were any of those called to testify I might very well jump at that

offer. Sure sounds like a good deal for them. So why show up?

[LiberalLovinLug]

32. Democrats should be throwing the book at these uncooperative witnesses.

Not just including another obstruction charge against Trump. What is one more obstruction charge to him at this point? Or even to the public? Why not make it clear that just because the President orders you to not cooperate, does not erase your duty to testify. And if you do not comply, not only will Democrats take down Trump, but you as well will be charged with not complying with a lawful order.

How does this encourage any new witnesses into cooperating? Put on some list that will go nowhere if they don't?

I thought that Democrats should not have gone out of their way to make it even more fairer that Bill Clinton and the Democrats dealt with back in that time. Why? Right....I know, to prove how much more ethical you are. Fine. But if the outcome is so important to the country, why do they always have to bend over backwards for a corrupt criminal organization, who will take any advantage you hand them.

Meanwhile Republicans will use any dirty trick they can. Barr's latest; insisting on every witness being represented by the GOP to “protect executive privilege.” Which I'm sure they will implement for any uncomfortable question.

[triron]

41. I'm with you.

[bdamomma]

12. Randi Rhodes

I was just listening to, she mentioned the RICO Act. Get them all.

[Evolve Dammit]

18. I miss Randi from Air America. What channel/ network is she on?

[sueh]

19. Listen to Randi 3:00-5:00 ET at

https://randirhodes.com/

Her program is broadcast on Free Speech TV and You Tube.

Enjoy!

[Evolve Dammit]

38. Thanks!

[IthinkThereforeIAM]

29. I have been calling for RICO investigation of the GOP/RNC for 2 decades...

... and then we got Citizen's United that the GOP/RNC and their benefactors and stooges set up into a, "freedom of speech", issue for the courts. Anyone could see that it would lead to under the table moneys from foreign entities and other nefarious characters. Now we got Igor and Parnas and that is just the tip of the iceberg.

[TNNurse]

13. I think arresting just one of them would make some changes.

[bdamomma]

20. Just one

repigs will be calling it a witch hunt, as usual.

I hope they all (repigs) go down. And I do not trust McConnell what a bunch of thugs. That's what they are. Organized crime syndicate.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

27. These people made an issue out of a tan suit. Time

To stop thinking about what they will say or do if we do XY or Z

[RKP5637]

34. Exactly!!!! "Organized crime syndicate. !!!!!!"

[AlexSFCA]

14. you bet gop would start arresting

we need to be bolder in enforcing the law; do subpoenas mean anything in congress anymore? It seems you can ignore it; or commit perjury with no consequences. Not a great precedent to set.

[Evolve Dammit]

16. Add it to the list and explain the details to those capable of rational thought.

It seems to be (sadly) a shrinking audience in a very de-sensitized and dumbed down USA.

[bdamomma]

21. and very short memories too.

what has this POS done for Americans. NOTHING.

[Evolve Dammit]

39. Absolutely. And that lack of doing ANYTHING to benefit ANYONE except the rich is not covered by MSM.

They just go from tweet to tweet, the economy, etc. and not many call out this Administration for doing nothing. To the contrary, the destruction of institutions is chilling, the life-time radical judges, etc. Barely covered.

[ancianita]

28. I thought only the prez and VP can be impeached, and the rest get indicted. I read that somewhere.

I'll look it up, but I'm pretty sure they can be detained, fined, etc., although rethugs would muddy the media waters to make Dems look like rethugs' own dirty selves.

If Schiff's just trying to avoid drama and stay focused on MF45, I suppose "impeach" is as good a word as any, for now.

[Lock him up.]

30. I think they're adding these cases to the 'separate' obstruction of Congress

charge.

They should also add a few cases of obstruction of Justice from the Mueller Report.

Lock 'em all up!

[ancianita]

36. That's my point. "Lock 'em up" can't happen in this situation unless Dems are willing to do

a pretty large number of separate "obstruction" prosecutions.

I don't know how that happens.

Maybe a knowledgeable lawyer can help us out about how prosecuting congress people gets done. It looks like a Big legal fight ahead against the DOJ, which won't prosecute.

[IcyPeas]

31. Adam Schiff

is working so hard to get to the truth-- he must be so frustrated with all these assholes refusing to show up.

Keep going Mr. Schiff.

[RKP5637]

35. He's amazing to have the temperament to put up with all of the republican bullshit. n/t

[lagomorph777]

37. Impeach all of them.

Pence, Barr, Poopeio, Perry, Sondland, etc.

[BigmanPigman]

42. Hear, hear!