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Silent3

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15. I didn't cast any doubt on the already-issued subpoenas...

Reply to StarfishSaver (Reply #11)

Tue Oct 5, 2021, 03:42 AM

Oct 2021

…, on the likelihood that Congress will file charges for contempt as needed, or even in the idea that the DoJ will (in the fullness of time) prosecute for contempt.

My well-founded concern is the alacrity of the DoJ and how badly the courts will be abused to play for time and try to run out the clock.

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In case you missed it (I did): Jan. 6 panel will issue 'criminal referrals' for subpoena defiers [View all] StarfishSaver Oct 2021 OP

In before... AZSkiffyGeek Oct 2021 #1

Too late. "The Garland won't do anything" crowd, as you say Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2021 #10

Lock em up jpak Oct 2021 #2

And how long will that take? bamagal62 Oct 2021 #3

Been nine years since this one Effete Snob Oct 2021 #4

What? It's October! Of same year! Jeez. Only been 9 NINE months! Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2021 #8

Methinks this is going to be a seriously BFD. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2021 #5

It's going to be very serious malaise Oct 2021 #17

It's going to be very serious malaise Oct 2021 #18

Oh Snap! sheshe2 Oct 2021 #6

So, how long will the Justice Department drag out pondering whether to prosecute... Silent3 Oct 2021 #7

Yup! Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2021 #9

Speaking of dragging StarfishSaver Oct 2021 #11

I didn't cast any doubt on the already-issued subpoenas... Silent3 Oct 2021 #15

It doesn't matter Effete Snob Oct 2021 #16

Oh, and here's your answer Effete Snob Oct 2021 #19

Which is why I'm a bit despondent about success, soon or ever Silent3 Oct 2021 #22

The OP is a little misleading, though Effete Snob Oct 2021 #23

Sad. Even more lame. n/t Silent3 Oct 2021 #24

bet one referral gets within a 24 hr pick-up just to get the ball rolling ! monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #12

Yes. I'm sure they have already coordinated strategy with DOJ and have this all gamed out StarfishSaver Oct 2021 #13

once they start getting picked up , maybe it might get their attention ! monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #14

You're "sure" of this Effete Snob Oct 2021 #20

Interesting thread. Kingofalldems Oct 2021 #21

In case you missed it... Effete Snob Oct 2021 #25