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In reply to the discussion: Kim Davis found in contempt and taken into federal custody by US Marshals [View all]Maeve
(43,457 posts)66. Let them waste their money giving it to.... the government
Personally, I'd prefer "and" not "or"
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Kim Davis found in contempt and taken into federal custody by US Marshals [View all]
Eugene
Sep 2015
OP
Yep, exactly what would have happened. I think the judge made a very good decision. n/t
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#83
Unfortunately, you are right. She wants to be viewed as a "martyr". What they really should do is
still_one
Sep 2015
#56
She will only be a martyr for people who have already made up their minds.
Frank Cannon
Sep 2015
#114
The legislature will no more impeach her than they would paint themselves green
whatthehey
Sep 2015
#71
That was my thought as well. She can now take her place upon the cross, on a cross next to, but
Ed Suspicious
Sep 2015
#90
Excellent! At this stage I think that was the only alternative. Perhaps if she prays a lot her
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#7
I was just wondering too, what happens next in the clerk's office. Do they start issuing licenses or
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#21
Kim Davis’s Deputies Reportedly Say They Want To Issue Marriage Licenses But Are Too Afraid Of Davis
Brother Buzz
Sep 2015
#40
I could be wrong, but it's my belief, and I can't violate that. (sarcasm)
mahatmakanejeeves
Sep 2015
#208
And if the minions issue the license, and she fires them for doing so, is the firing legal?
happyslug
Sep 2015
#144
If they are forced to quit, but if they stay on the job, no grounds for a lawsuit.
happyslug
Sep 2015
#260
So, contempt is a tool to compel only? It is not a standalone punishment for bad behavior?
Ed Suspicious
Sep 2015
#123
The judge does not have to offer an alternative that is inherent to the situation.
Pacifist Patriot
Sep 2015
#67
Maybe a few days in the Feddie detention pit and that might be a interesting alternative
Hepburn
Sep 2015
#111
Federal judge jails Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis for refusing to issue marriage licenses
mahatmakanejeeves
Sep 2015
#20
At least baggers won't be able to bitch about those damn liberal activist judges this time...
catbyte
Sep 2015
#24
he did not believe fines would be enough to compel her to follow the law"
left-of-center2012
Sep 2015
#26
Yeah, well, following the law is what we all wish. She has no "senses" to come TO.
WinkyDink
Sep 2015
#64
Still no impeachment proceedings by the government....what a con the whole system of Christian
Fred Sanders
Sep 2015
#34
... so, then, the licenses will go out with her name on them processed/issued by the clerks ...
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#172
I read that she's refusing to sign the licenses, though, so they may not be legal.
yardwork
Sep 2015
#245
The attorney for the county has expressed the opinion that the licenses are valid...
PoliticAverse
Sep 2015
#285
I think the judge can keep her in jail for a year and a day which puts her in a state prison,
L0oniX
Sep 2015
#196
Check out the chain between her ankles, guess her fundie dress isn't long enough
snooper2
Sep 2015
#272
The judge that put her in jail is the son of former U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY),
LiberalArkie
Sep 2015
#52
Because the law is quite clear on this. I really hope impeachment hearings start to remove her from
still_one
Sep 2015
#63
I am wondering since the case went before so many Big Time Republican judges, including the supremes
LiberalArkie
Sep 2015
#70
The judge should tack a day on to her contempt sentence for every $ she or her attorneys accept [nt]
Jester Messiah
Sep 2015
#243
Really happy to hear this great news! This is where she belongs, the idiot. n/t
CaliforniaPeggy
Sep 2015
#151
One of the few times in recent history when the Republican is right and the Democrat is wrong. nt
shawn703
Sep 2015
#153
Well she got her jesus moment. Now the plea for religious exemption in front of Pontius Pilate er
Monk06
Sep 2015
#236
I'm guessing Monday morning. These tweeks have no commitment to their alleged values.
marble falls
Sep 2015
#247
I still want her, and all the other public, SECULAR officials who refuse to do their jobs, have to
niyad
Sep 2015
#261
Enjoy jail, Slappy. I do hope international orange goes with your eyes.
Feeling the Bern
Sep 2015
#277