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In reply to the discussion: Great point from Chris Matthews last night about Barr testifying [View all]calimary
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Weve gone way beyond courtesy by now. Be tough. Be ruthless - even devious! Do what you think theyd do.
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They get special treatment because the Democrats don't force them to do otherwise.
pdsimdars
Apr 2019
#20
Is anyone wondering why Barr is freaked out about facing his own profession?
Baitball Blogger
Apr 2019
#2
that's an excellent point BB. Yet, even with an atty, Barr's pretty good at stall and obfuscation.
Laura PourMeADrink
Apr 2019
#56
If he hadn't told him, the R's on the committee would have and made a big public stink about
hlthe2b
Apr 2019
#8
Since people seem to want Democrats to disregard rules because Republicans are doing it...
Caliman73
Apr 2019
#47
Hopefully they'll find some "prosecuter" better than the GOPers had in Kavanaugh. Plus,
Hoyt
Apr 2019
#12
Lindsey is running it they will get only a few minutes. House wants their counsel gets half hour
pdsimdars
Apr 2019
#23
Informing the witness of the structure and procedures of a hearing is SOP
StarfishSaver
Apr 2019
#21
Dems can "do" courtesy & enforce the law at the same time. It's what's done in civilized countries.
ancianita
Apr 2019
#34
Barr and everyone within the tRump administration* are pushing the bounds of the laws.
Texin
Apr 2019
#43
Barr was supposed to testify voluntarily and has balked at the arrangement
bigbrother05
Apr 2019
#45
I feel like we're complaining about this for days, and it's all a distraction exercise.
Calista241
Apr 2019
#51