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wnylib

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30. He has the personality type and ego that believes

Mon Nov 18, 2019, 02:24 PM

Nov 2019

only he can properly defend himself. His inclination is to testify. But his enablers and protectors will stop him.

I agree that in person testimony, where he faces direct questions and follow up is the way to go, rather than written answers. We should push hard for that. But if the House does accept written answers, it should be ONLY with the clear understanding that they are given under oath. Administer the oath in person before he receives the written questions. When he submits the answers, have him swear under oath that they are HIS answers and are the solemn truth.

Pity to miss out on an in perso testimony, though. It would be the most dramatic role he has ever acted in.

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Trump Says He's 'Strongly' Considering Impeachment Testimony [View all] Recursion Nov 2019 OP

yah right.... handmade34 Nov 2019 #1

He's lying as usual. He claimed he wanted to testify to Mueller too. brush Nov 2019 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #21

🔥 underpants Nov 2019 #3

Like his "Fireside Chat" (self-immolation) where he reads the "transcript?" lagomorph777 Nov 2019 #16

lol, just like releasing his tax returns, its all trump talk of ero substance beachbumbob Nov 2019 #4

Republicans whine about a 'perjury trap'. keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #5

"His reply, possibly in writing" ???? Since when did he learn to write anything but bad checks? Firestorm49 Nov 2019 #6

He'll sharpie it. Qs must have no more than 3 syllables and a limit of 3 questions. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2019 #13

"Strongly" - in Trump's world means not at all. JDC Nov 2019 #7

Do it , Spanky, do it! fleur-de-lisa Nov 2019 #8

Lol, the narrator. Love it. JudyM Nov 2019 #24

So the medical problems are warm up for sympathy collapse on Capital Hill bucolic_frolic Nov 2019 #9

They will NEVER EVER let him do this. lark Nov 2019 #10

Hell will freeze over first..... ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2019 #11

He would testify, except he knows he is too stupid to do so. olddad65 Nov 2019 #12

Why not, after all it was a perfect call Jeroen Nov 2019 #14

Live and under oath is the only way. redstatebluegirl Nov 2019 #15

Written? No Way BlueIdaho Nov 2019 #17

I agree, if Hillary can do it for 11 hours, Pendejo45 can do it for 11 hours (I think) n/t aggiesal Nov 2019 #40

Only if he's wearing grampers... nt. BlueIdaho Nov 2019 #42

Oh, please. Let him perjure himself. Baitball Blogger Nov 2019 #18

his written testimony will be azureblue Nov 2019 #19

Oh, bullshit packman Nov 2019 #20

I'm STRONGLY considering that hell has NOT frozen over yet. Despicable charlatan pants on fire. n/t MFGsunny Nov 2019 #22

Bullshit!!! He has no intention of being sworn under oath because he would have to not lie. cstanleytech Nov 2019 #23

Do you solemnly swear that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, IcyPeas Nov 2019 #25

Yeah, right. He'll lied on his supposed written responses before, and he'll lie again... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #26

It will never happen, but it sure would be fun to watch if it did. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2019 #27

trump might submit testimony on his terms. trump's problems, similiar to empedocles Nov 2019 #28

Just another meaningless smokescreen from the fatman. KPN Nov 2019 #29

He has the personality type and ego that believes wnylib Nov 2019 #30

Donald Trump! Come on down! DeminPennswoods Nov 2019 #31

I imagine he's also considering broiled salmon over Kentucky Fried Chicken. Vinca Nov 2019 #32

Oh sure he is. ReformedGOPer Nov 2019 #33

Do it, and bring Guiliani as your counsel. AtheistCrusader Nov 2019 #34

There's a reason defense attorneys don't allow their clients to take the stand jmowreader Nov 2019 #35

Written "testimony" without cross-examination is just PR. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2019 #36

Sure, right after finding Obama's Kenyan BC, and releasing his taxes like he promised LiberalLovinLug Nov 2019 #37

I think discussion on this can be dispensed with matt819 Nov 2019 #38

Mr. Pendejo45, here's the rope you ordered, says his lackey. n/t aggiesal Nov 2019 #39

First, Trump doesn't have the stones. He's a coward. Second, Progressive Jones Nov 2019 #41

Tell Him That It Will Get Phenomenal Ratings AnnieBW Nov 2019 #43

His PR people are telling him to say this MissMillie Nov 2019 #44