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vlyons

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76. yes I do

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Wed May 15, 2019, 07:57 AM

May 2019

It's a great idea. They are all a bunch of cowardly sycophants to Trump, who himself is an even bigger coward. It will show them that
WE MEAN BUSINESS and will not be intimidated by their corrupt neoFacist treason.

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Do *you* think arresting and holding administration officials is a good idea? [View all] Stinky The Clown May 2019 OP

I don't think we have a choice but to do it. babylonsister May 2019 #1

Like the song says, abqtommy May 2019 #3

I want Guantanamo to be closed jmowreader May 2019 #78

That is where I am on this too Bettie May 2019 #10

IOW, they wrote their own ticket. sprinkleeninow May 2019 #43

Psstttt...... Cartaphelius May 2019 #17

There you have it. dchill May 2019 #33

Seriously, what are we waiting for... do it!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #52

At some point you have to finally BootinUp May 2019 #2

Yes - A punch in the nose is the ONLY way to get their attention. Xipe Totec May 2019 #4

Yes. Please. NurseJackie May 2019 #5

No, but not doing it is a worse idea. They thumb their noses at the law. 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #6

Absolutely. The fines may mean nothing to them but some jail time might get their attention. LonePirate May 2019 #7

And who, exactly, will extract the fines from them? sweetroxie May 2019 #58

I think a very few arrests will suffice for them to get the message lunatica May 2019 #8

Shouldn't republicans support it as 'rule of law'? keithbvadu2 May 2019 #9

Barr was confirmed to obey Trump's demands of harassing Trump's perceived enemies Freethinker65 May 2019 #11

Absolutely YES! We have no other choice. bitterross May 2019 #12

DO IT TODAY!!! blueinredohio May 2019 #13

Salaries can be withheld in some cases...this would have much more punch than fines. Amaryllis May 2019 #14

I believe they are talking about $25K a day- some serious money in a short time Thekaspervote May 2019 #57

Lock them up! malaise May 2019 #15

That's right. It actually is the right thing to do. The law demands it. rusty quoin May 2019 #48

They need to face the same consequence that any other person would. Arkansas Granny May 2019 #16

I agree. nt spooky3 May 2019 #18

Yes. Plus steep daily fines and/or salary garnishment. Golden Raisin May 2019 #19

Arrest those who fail to do what they're told to do by Congress. Progressive Jones May 2019 #20

It is not going to happen. former9thward May 2019 #21

Bookem, Stinky JackInGreen May 2019 #22

The US has the highest incarceration rate in the world yaesu May 2019 #23

There are rules in place because our founding fathers believed in checks and balances not a dictator rustydog May 2019 #24

THIS KPN May 2019 #51

Munchin and Barr AZ8theist May 2019 #25

Yes. milestogo May 2019 #26

the coup happened in 2016 EveHammond13 May 2019 #27

YES ... definitely CatMor May 2019 #28

Lovely fantasy. Jakes Progress May 2019 #29

If Congress uses inherent contempt the House sergeant at arms can arrest ... CaptainTruth May 2019 #30

Voice of reason. The lock up would give us short-term emotional satisfaction, but emmaverybo May 2019 #55

Oh please durablend May 2019 #65

Well, there's that... nt emmaverybo May 2019 #66

Yes LW1977 May 2019 #31

Just FYI, some details on inherent contempt. Yes, Congress can arrest & detain someone. CaptainTruth May 2019 #32

It's a balance of giving them enough rope to hang themselves... hunter May 2019 #34

"demons with cholla cactus cocks" lagomorph777 May 2019 #37

Yup, do it. Fiendish Thingy May 2019 #35

Most definitely kimbutgar May 2019 #36

With Barr as an AG who is complicit and aiding them? Never will happen... cynatnite May 2019 #38

i think every possible remedy under the law barbtries May 2019 #39

I personally MFM008 May 2019 #40

I'm down with it. eom sprinkleeninow May 2019 #41

Blowback schloback. Trump is already blowing back with a vengeance. Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #42

Not any choice really. plimsoll May 2019 #44

It sounds good, but whatever they do it had better work. defacto7 May 2019 #45

I think it's the law. nt Gore1FL May 2019 #46

I think Doreen May 2019 #47

If we don't arrest them... MontanaMama May 2019 #49

Unequivocally, yes. Mr. Evil May 2019 #50

Yes. It should have been done sooner. nt WhiskeyWulf May 2019 #53

Yes they are crooks and are violating their oath of office wasupaloopa May 2019 #54

Yes! To not do it when it's required is to deny the rule of law. Kablooie May 2019 #56

I think they should use the court system first, to validate their premise... kentuck May 2019 #59

Hell, yes wryter2000 May 2019 #60

YES, when they are not doing their job and following the law csziggy May 2019 #61

Done right, and that's the kicker, yes. Hortensis May 2019 #62

Either that or lose our country to trump. spanone May 2019 #63

They've left us no other choice BKDem May 2019 #64

Fuck blowback. Follow the goddamned law. n/t X_Digger May 2019 #67

Impeach them, they are breaking the law JCMach1 May 2019 #68

NOT A DEMOCRATIC THING---NOT A REPUBLICAN THING bubbazero May 2019 #69

Go for it Hekate May 2019 #70

Consider the criminal justice system comes down hard on the poor JonLP24 May 2019 #71

Just think for a moment. Would Republicans do it? Vinca May 2019 #72

I think it's a terrific idea, but only if... Dave Starsky May 2019 #73

Stop Acting Like a Battered Wife! McKim May 2019 #74

No, we are extremely vulnerable to retaliation because of sanctuary policies. Amishman May 2019 #75

yes I do vlyons May 2019 #76

They are a criminal cabal and need to be treated accordingly. lark May 2019 #77