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Top progressive calls for Pompeo's salary to be withheld over Sondland's blocked testimony

Discussion in 'United States' started by Egoboy, Oct 9, 2019.

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  1. cd8ed

    cd8ed Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    An investigation is not a coup.
    Is Lindsey Graham now a liburliz now?

    Jesus cons are predictable.
     
    cd8ed, Oct 10, 2019
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  2. Professor Peabody

    Professor Peabody Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    So? There's no obstruction unless there's a formal inquiry, that requires a house vote on the inquiry. We all know what they're afraid of.
     
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    What part of "executive privilege is perfectly legal and legitimate" don't you understand?

    You no like it, boohoo, go to court or vote for impeachment. The dems are terrified of both choices though, knowing full well that they have no leg to stand on.
     
    Borat, Oct 10, 2019
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  4. Professor Peabody

    Professor Peabody Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Trump needs to start every phone call, meeting or oval office business with this statement.........."I Donald J. Trump here by declare the following (phone call, meeting or oval office business ) as protected by executive privilege". Each and every time.
     
    Professor Peabody, Oct 10, 2019
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  5. mdrobster

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    mdrobster, Oct 10, 2019
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  6. The Mello Guy

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    So the law says Pompeo doesn’t get paid
     
    The Mello Guy, Oct 10, 2019
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  7. Professor Peabody

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    They have no authority to issue real subpoenas without an "official" inquiry. They become requests as no one can be charged with obstruction if they don't comply. It's just another Russia collusion, Kavanagh dog and pony show. The Democrats are rapidly approaching their "Jump the Shark" moment.
     
    Professor Peabody, Oct 10, 2019
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  8. Professor Peabody

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    Post the law that says that.....include the statute please.
     
    Professor Peabody, Oct 10, 2019
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  9. The Mello Guy

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    Or you could just read the OP
     
    The Mello Guy, Oct 10, 2019
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  10. Professor Peabody

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    There is no "official" impeachment inquiry so Congress would have no authority to withhold Pompeo's pay. More smoke and mirrors.
     
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    Doesn’t say anything about impeachment in the law. Stop making up stuff
     
    The Mello Guy, Oct 10, 2019
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  12. Professor Peabody

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    You need to look up "official".
     
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    Yes they can....

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contempt_of_Congress
     
    mdrobster, Oct 10, 2019
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  14. Professor Peabody

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    Professor Peabody, Oct 10, 2019
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    Which has nothing to do with subpoenas.
     
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  16. Professor Peabody

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    Then the subpoena is unenforceable.

    Good Luck. That is the reason they don't want to put the inquiry to a vote. Their subpoenas are requests not any enforceable order.
     
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    Yeah, tell that to the US Marshalls when they come looking for you :)
     
    mdrobster, Oct 10, 2019
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  18. Professor Peabody

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    I won't hold my breath.
     
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    Democrats can pound sand nonetheless. F them.
     
    Russ103, Oct 10, 2019
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  20. Egoboy

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    It's a law signed by YOUR Furher.... you don't think it should be applied swiftly and without mercy?

    What sort of RWer are you??

    Let's see what Pompeo's response is... He's the one guy who might escape this regime with some political future ahead of him, if he plays it straight....
     
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    Are the subpoenas valid now?
     
    The Mello Guy, Nov 5, 2019
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  22. Professor Peabody

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    Still toothless paper.
     
    Professor Peabody, Nov 6, 2019
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    Because you say so Peabody? Sorry, but I don't regard you as being authoritative on the matter. If I was handed a Subpoena from a Committee of Congress, I'd be responsive, not obstructive. If they believe I know something which might assist an inquiry of Congress, why would I put my neck in a noose for anyone else?
     
    Bush Lawyer, Nov 6, 2019
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  24. Bush Lawyer

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    Gawd, I do hope no-one who has received a Subpoena takes your advice Peabody.
     
    Bush Lawyer, Nov 6, 2019
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  25. Professor Peabody

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    4 Trump officials have ignored Schiff for Brains 3 ring circus. Let us know when the Marshalls go get them.
     
    Professor Peabody, Nov 6, 2019
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