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LiberalLovinLug

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32. Democrats should be throwing the book at these uncooperative witnesses.
Tue Nov 5, 2019, 02:13 PM
Nov 2019

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.

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They side with a traitor. Kid Berwyn Nov 2019 #1
Scorched Earth! Don't mess around with these criminals!!! ffr Nov 2019 #2
Chew their traitorous asses up. Pepsidog Nov 2019 #3
+1. No mercy. dalton99a Nov 2019 #4
Both. Contempt of Congress. maxsolomon Nov 2019 #5
+1 Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #23
Is there a list of the folks that didnt show up today but who were called? RT Atlanta Nov 2019 #6
Here you go... They are all close to tRump. BigmanPigman Nov 2019 #8
Schiff needs to announce an Official Amnesty Deadline... MartyTheGreek Nov 2019 #7
That sounds like a really good idea. Not sure if he can, but it would compel info. to come forward? Evolve Dammit Nov 2019 #17
Great idea. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #24
Excellent idea!!! If it can be done. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2019 #33
Schiff said he likely won't take it to court but will make it a charge to add to the list. erlewyne Nov 2019 #9
Yes! But wish he would drop the word "may" Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #25
Good, thanks Rep. Schiff. Mc Mike Nov 2019 #10
A second charge to add to the list? But what consequences are there for them? Maraya1969 Nov 2019 #11
I fear DENVERPOPS Nov 2019 #15
Yes .. likely dead end...but I think so what! Theres Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #26
With today's DENVERPOPS Nov 2019 #43
They didn't uncover it. It was posted by Spectator US Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #44
He means expanding obstruction of justice charges against Trump, I believe. nt tblue37 Nov 2019 #22
That's what I thought. So if I were any of those called to testify I might very well jump at that triron Nov 2019 #40
Democrats should be throwing the book at these uncooperative witnesses. LiberalLovinLug Nov 2019 #32
I'm with you. triron Nov 2019 #41
Randi Rhodes bdamomma Nov 2019 #12
I miss Randi from Air America. What channel/ network is she on? Evolve Dammit Nov 2019 #18
Listen to Randi 3:00-5:00 ET at sueh Nov 2019 #19
Thanks! Evolve Dammit Nov 2019 #38
I have been calling for RICO investigation of the GOP/RNC for 2 decades... IthinkThereforeIAM Nov 2019 #29
I think arresting just one of them would make some changes. TNNurse Nov 2019 #13
Just one bdamomma Nov 2019 #20
These people made an issue out of a tan suit. Time Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #27
Exactly!!!! "Organized crime syndicate. !!!!!!" RKP5637 Nov 2019 #34
you bet gop would start arresting AlexSFCA Nov 2019 #14
Add it to the list and explain the details to those capable of rational thought. Evolve Dammit Nov 2019 #16
and very short memories too. bdamomma Nov 2019 #21
Absolutely. And that lack of doing ANYTHING to benefit ANYONE except the rich is not covered by MSM. Evolve Dammit Nov 2019 #39
I thought only the prez and VP can be impeached, and the rest get indicted. I read that somewhere. ancianita Nov 2019 #28
I think they're adding these cases to the 'separate' obstruction of Congress Lock him up. Nov 2019 #30
That's my point. "Lock 'em up" can't happen in this situation unless Dems are willing to do ancianita Nov 2019 #36
Adam Schiff IcyPeas Nov 2019 #31
He's amazing to have the temperament to put up with all of the republican bullshit. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2019 #35
Impeach all of them. lagomorph777 Nov 2019 #37
Hear, hear! BigmanPigman Nov 2019 #42
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