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Grasswire2

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44. I'm with Adam Schiff.

Fri Oct 22, 2021, 07:46 PM

Oct 2021

The Congress of the United States should not have to "hand off" a criminal referral for the approval of another branch of government. Congress has its own inherent power to compel compliance with its subpoena. A quick rewrite of House rules would allow Speaker Pelosi to summon the Sgt at Arms and direct them to arrest Bannon. Immediately. Could be done today.

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Why couldn't Garland just say [View all] Boydog Oct 2021 OP

Because it's against DOJ policy FBaggins Oct 2021 #1

Like I said Call Sally Yates Boydog Oct 2021 #3

The House just voted yesterday FBaggins Oct 2021 #4

K & R Thank You! Budi Oct 2021 #7

We'll see if he takes any action. Boydog Oct 2021 #9

Doncha know he's senile?!?!? AZSkiffyGeek Oct 2021 #10

Yup. And do it RFN!! Budi Oct 2021 #14

We are trying to enforce a damn subpoena Boydog Oct 2021 #34

Lock him away for a long time for ignoring a subpoena? AZSkiffyGeek Oct 2021 #40

No but this is Steve Freaking Bannon. Boydog Oct 2021 #41

That's not how it works. ShazzieB Oct 2021 #70

If tne slow moving, last resort, style of enforcement is the status quo... LiberalLovinLug Oct 2021 #89

Again, the DOJ just got the referral today mcar Oct 2021 #80

K & R "Again, the DOJ just got the referral today" Budi Oct 2021 #85

So many people know more than the experts mcar Oct 2021 #86

LOL.. 🥂 Budi Oct 2021 #87

You too Budi mcar Oct 2021 #88

"intentional targeted berrating bs"? Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #16

Lol. Suddenly EVERYBODY's a skilled Attorney General Budi Oct 2021 #19

Seems to me that one of the rules here is support Democrats AZSkiffyGeek Oct 2021 #20

Ya. No shit. Budi Oct 2021 #26

been me or you ,be in the can already ! monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #45

And would be out already Fiendish Thingy Oct 2021 #50

Is he a democrat? Why did Mitch and Bush promote him? Cetacea Oct 2021 #67

Lol. Why did they NOT seat him on the SC? Better explanation to the kerfuffel Budi Oct 2021 #71

That came later, to spite Obama. Cetacea Oct 2021 #81

Thank you 🙏🏽 live love laugh Oct 2021 #82

I think it actually goes to the US Attorney for whatever District DC is in. soldierant Oct 2021 #51

Yes. In fact, it already has been sent to theDC US Attorney, Channing Phillips onenote Oct 2021 #57

The US Attorneys are part of the DOJ FBaggins Oct 2021 #62

I love Biden but really wanted Sally Yates instead of Garland. Funtatlaguy Oct 2021 #18

I supported his nomination..... MyOwnPeace Oct 2021 #2

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Hear, hear. BigmanPigman Oct 2021 #61

Yeah, we need a non-timid AG. He doesn't inspire confidence... brush Oct 2021 #5

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hear, hear Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #17

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Screw due process! AZSkiffyGeek Oct 2021 #21

I'm not at all against due process. But let's get on with the due process. Boydog Oct 2021 #43

No, DON'T screw due process! ShazzieB Oct 2021 #66

"All just one person's opinion mind you." MyOwnPeace Oct 2021 #22

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A wonderful post. Thanks Boydog Oct 2021 #29

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see post # 45 monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #46

I agree. Definitely no time to be timid. Boydog Oct 2021 #13

Makes me feel a bit queasy. triron Oct 2021 #15

Timid and prudent are not synonyms. dchill Oct 2021 #55

Post removed Post removed Oct 2021 #6

J is for Justice. 1-2 decades overdue for some of Trump's actions Tetrachloride Oct 2021 #12

IF Garland refuses (I do not think he will refuse) to enforce, Biden MUST sack him. He has no choice Celerity Oct 2021 #25

Absolutely not FBaggins Oct 2021 #30

B.S. Total B.S. nt Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #31

Sorry, completely disagree. If Garland does refuse, he is blocking the will of the House and Celerity Oct 2021 #39

I totally agree Boydog Oct 2021 #47

I don't understand where all this anxiety wnylib Oct 2021 #48

it goes to the DC US Attorney first, & my original reply stated I do not think Garland will block it Celerity Oct 2021 #68

You're right. it goes to the DC US District Attorney first. wnylib Oct 2021 #77

I am SO tired if people thinking they have somehow read Garland's mind... ShazzieB Oct 2021 #69

Yes, agree. Certainly congress has oversight on Garland and can recommend his firing if LymphocyteLover Oct 2021 #59

not a political enemy , a damn crime !! jeeze ! monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #49

It isn't an either/or scenario FBaggins Oct 2021 #64

agreed ! monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #73

There is a difference between politics and wrong doing that threatens PufPuf23 Oct 2021 #72

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Good point. BigmanPigman Oct 2021 #65

People here used to post similarly vapid criticisms of Holder. tritsofme Oct 2021 #90

These DOJ guys only seem to fear and respect republicans ecstatic Oct 2021 #27

Bill Barr to the rescue. stillcool Oct 2021 #33

There is a legal procedure for this that has been wnylib Oct 2021 #76

I would have liked Eric Holder... Duppers Oct 2021 #28

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Because, as you pointed out, he is a very smart man. Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #32

what a spoil-sport! stillcool Oct 2021 #37

There's still Manchin and Sinema AZSkiffyGeek Oct 2021 #42

yeah...I usually have myself nailed stillcool Oct 2021 #78

I'm with Adam Schiff. Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #44

I am not sure why the House didn't go this way. Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #54

should they find criminally liable ---- gag ! monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #52

It is way beyond any of our pay grade to make this judgement. Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #56

Thank you for this comment. ShazzieB Oct 2021 #75

What authority makes sure the subpoena is honored. Boydog Oct 2021 #53

There is a well defined chain of authorities that leads to the subpoena being honored. Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #58

One minor correction. It is the US Attorney for the District, not the DC Attorney General. onenote Oct 2021 #60

You're right, my bad. Beastly Boy Oct 2021 #63

... NurseJackie Oct 2021 #74

I don't actually know what you are talking about mcar Oct 2021 #79

No, no statement... Ohio Joe Oct 2021 #83

That explains it. Thanks. mcar Oct 2021 #84