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In reply to the discussion: And here we go, another week gone by and Bannon still not complying with the subpoena or [View all]Wuddles440
(1,123 posts)4. Answering your..
question with another, would you comply if there were no consequences for your ignoring the subpoena? As it's become increasingly obvious that the DOJ has no desire to pursue enforcement, Congress needs to do so by exercising its authority through Inherent Contempt. It may not compel the non-compliant to testify or provide the requested material, but at least the prospect of incarceration would act as a possible deterrent for those considering their options.
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And here we go, another week gone by and Bannon still not complying with the subpoena or [View all]
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
OP
Another hour gone by and someone complains about Bannon not having been arrested.
Ocelot II
Nov 2021
#3
Please enlighten us on why its happening and also why republicans where able to jail, in 9 days,
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#22
I will admit to being, not only wrong but impatient when/if something happens and Bannon
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#23
That is the point, you hit the nail in the head, Garland is AWOL on this so why comply?
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#24
You mean, Moscow Mitch's & tRump's Federalist, hand-picked woman-hating High Court?
LenaBaby61
Nov 2021
#18
I have it on good authority from others on DU that playing footsie is how you preserve democracy!
Silent3
Nov 2021
#21
Interesting but the reasons given by the author do not seem to justify the speed as it is being
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#27
Do you really need to call anyone a "ninnie"? I am not in the practice of reporting people for
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#28
OK, I happily admit that I was skeptical, and angry, about the lack of action in Bannon's case
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#33