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41. Yes, he definitely is.

Thu Sep 19, 2019, 03:08 PM

Sep 2019

Pointing that out is the purpose of this entire thread.

People seemed to be angry at him for following the law today, and I was trying to explain he's not our enemy.

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In regards to Michael Atkinson not revealing the contents of the complaint today. [View all] herding cats Sep 2019 OP

And when did Cover-up boy sign on? GusBob Sep 2019 #1

That's correct on all counts. herding cats Sep 2019 #2

For our nation. A black eye. ffr Sep 2019 #25

Time for whistleblower to deliver copy to House committee. Sneederbunk Sep 2019 #3

That breaks the law and removes their legal protections. herding cats Sep 2019 #4

Yes. :) I'm remembering that after W announced we were Hortensis Sep 2019 #6

This one is going to be a battle, but I expect it won't take that long. herding cats Sep 2019 #9

Yes. Plus, court decisions we're waiting on Hortensis Sep 2019 #10

I suspect if The whistleblower is a patriot ... GeorgeGist Sep 2019 #5

Per the ICWPA they can only do so after the DNI dismisses the claim. herding cats Sep 2019 #7

What if McGuire just sits on it? shanti Sep 2019 #8

That's what he did originally. herding cats Sep 2019 #12

Jail him (McGuire). It's time to start upholding the law. LonePirate Sep 2019 #11

That actually might be a possible outcome. herding cats Sep 2019 #13

serious question. isn't detaining someone an executive function? stopdiggin Sep 2019 #14

Short version - Congress can cite him for contempt and go to court for enforcement StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #15

thanks stopdiggin Sep 2019 #17

Question: bluestarone Sep 2019 #19

They can try, but it's not as simple as some people think StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #26

Makes sense TY bluestarone Sep 2019 #30

... StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #35

This is what I'm hoping for here. herding cats Sep 2019 #37

Yes. Especially if the theatrics don't get us any closer to getting the info we need StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #40

Theatrics feed emotions and can fire up a base herding cats Sep 2019 #44

You are so right! StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #46

+1 uponit7771 Sep 2019 #54

They can also use "inherent contempt" and imprison and/or fine him. triron Sep 2019 #20

Who will they arrest and how will they do it? StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #21

It was used before. I assume it can be done. Otherwise it wouldn't have been. triron Sep 2019 #29

It was last done about 90 years ago. It so easy now StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #32

Only if it can be expedited. It would be interesting to know why it was usedd before. triron Sep 2019 #48

Can a Congressional Committee ever go straight to the Supreme Court, Mike 03 Sep 2019 #16

No. StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #18

Thank you! Much appreciated. Mike 03 Sep 2019 #31

Could this be a way to get at Barr? A copy of the complaint was given to Barr. If Schiff demands in2herbs Sep 2019 #22

Congress can't charge him with a crime, but if they get a court to order him to produce it StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #27

Exactly. herding cats Sep 2019 #36

Yes. It's the smarter move StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #38

It is a real shame we have no Enforcement agency in the Federal Government ... or... NotHardly Sep 2019 #23

They'll just assert more executive privilege bucolic_frolic Sep 2019 #24

LOCK HIS ASS................................Contempt is still fucking Contempt...................... turbinetree Sep 2019 #28

Who, IC IG Michael Atkinson? herding cats Sep 2019 #34

Atkinson is the good guy here. StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #39

Yes, he definitely is. herding cats Sep 2019 #41

I'm glad you're trying to explain StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #43

Here let me clarify my rant.................................and defend my self turbinetree Sep 2019 #55

This is DC we're talking about ... sal2019 Sep 2019 #33

Where's Ellsberg when you need him? Pepsidog Sep 2019 #42

Ought not there be a "back door" or some way to bypass all this rigamarole and red tape? NurseJackie Sep 2019 #45

I agree there should. herding cats Sep 2019 #47

The whistle blower saidsimplesimon Sep 2019 #50

Most definitely. herding cats Sep 2019 #51

I know. It's sad... frustrating and disturbing. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #52

I doubt that anybody the people calling for him/her to come forward StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #53

Boy, if the law is ever invoked and Trumpees who illegally protect Trump are imprisoned... Kablooie Sep 2019 #49