150 Days since Condoleeza was subpeonaed/ has yet to appear

[Miss_Underestimated]

Rice signals rejection of House subpoena
Says she's already answered questions; hints at use of executive privilege

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18328266/


So what consequences are there for this arrogant violation of law?

[BlueStater]

1. Almost three months since Cheney rejected his supoena

These fucking Democrats make me sick to my stomach.

[dhill926]

2. no shit....

[cali]

6. And what do you suggest?

Inherent Contempt? Do you really believe that the Capitol Police would be able to arrest Cheney or Rice and drag them to a holding cell somewhere in the Capitol? Bush has made it clear that he's directed U.S. Attorney Taylor not to pursue a regular contempt citation. And I believe the entire House has to vote on contempt charges. It's highly unlikely that the House would vote to find Cheney or Rice in contempt.

So what do you suggest?

[ThomWV]

9. I would suggest that they (Congress) at least try to uphold the law - how's that for starters?

You know, give it that old rah-rah college try - send the marshals out and see what happens.

[cali]

10. Not very good

How?

[Toots]

12. Stop all government function until we once again become a land of Law and Order

These are not the days for timid people..

[cali]

14. How? Are you suggesting that the Congress

just shut down gov't funding? What about the elderly who depend on Social Security or the disabled? What about those who depend on food stamps?

[Toots]

19. Do you think the pressure would build?

But we know Democrats don't have the guts for anything really dramatic. They only vote for censuring other Liberal groups. Yes I mean shut down all government period until Bush* is answerable to the people or decides to run the government himself...If the only reason Congress is in session is to keep Social Security checks rolling in then What does that say about Congress?

[ljm2002]

20. Actually that is exactly what I would suggest...

...although I recognize it is not likely.

But the circumstances you cite, the fact that Bush has directed his own DOJ not to pursue such charges should they be filed, are exactly the sort of thing that should prompt the use of inherent contempt, recognizing that the standard channels of justice have been blocked.

No matter. It is clear that our party will not use the mechanisms that are available to them because they are scared to death of doing something unusual, fearing that they will be viewed as "uncivil".

For my part I'm ready for less civility and more action.

[Control-Z]

3. Makes me so god damned angry

I'm at a loss for words. Just fuck.

edit: K&R

[Vidar]

4. Not following up on this makes our Democratic "leaders" complicit in her treason.

[Disturbed]

5. A Subpoena is only an invitation to appear.

It means nothing.

[HamdenRice]

17. No, it's an order to appear

Subpeona means "under penalty." It is an order to appear, and the failure to appear leads to legal punishment.

If Congress does not enforce its subpoena power, we can basically kiss Congressional oversight goodbye for the remaining (few) years of the republic.

[Vidar]

18. Precisely correct. The next step is to send the US Marshals for Rice et al.

[rodeodance]

8. Waxman has been trying hard. he is doing what he can

[dmosh42]

7. Last time I checked, a subpoena is an 'order' to appear...

Anytime I received a subpoena for jury duty, I was told it would be followed up by the sheriff picking me up if I failed to appear. And on the House vote for 'inherent contempt', they do have their own 'police' available to carry out seizures in case of refusals to appear. It is under the direction of the sergeant-at-arms for the House of Representatives. But before they do this, they need to grow a spine, and also get Pelosi permission.

[opihimoimoi]

11. She is simply saying....FUCK OFF......

[VP505]

13. The RePukes

like to use the "Dem's are weak" meme, and the Dem's never pass an opportunity to prove them right.

[niceypoo]

15. Harriet Miers,...remember her?

We were promised that something would be done about her contempt of congress after the August recess...remember? Well, guess what, it's almost October.

God I am so sick of the Democrats in congress.

[Cha]

16. Good role model for young

American girls..don't show up when you're supoenaed. coni doesn't do why should anyone else?

Come to think of it..condi isn't a very good role model anyway you look at her. She's the worst kind of political know-nothing hack..a bushit.