Don McGahn to defy congressional subpoena

[georgephillip]

Should you have ignored and defied a subpoena, what do you think might happen to you?

I think some rich Democrats might prefer to lose elections than pay higher taxes.

Why Are Democrats So Scared of Impeachment?

"Like all of his predecessors, Trump took an oath on Inauguration Day pursuant to Article I, Clause 3 of the Constitution to 'take care' that the laws of the nation be faithfully executed.

Trump has violated that oath in myriad ways, by:

● Defying the oversight authority of Congress.

● Attempting to obstruct the Mueller investigation.

● Using the presidency to enrich himself, his family and the Trump Organization in violation of the Constitution’s 'emoluments clause.'

● Refusing to defend the Affordable Care Act, imperiling the health insurance available to millions of Americans
Undermining environmental protections and pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement, endangering the health and safety of generations.

● Reneging on the Iran nuclear deal, bringing the nation to the brink of another war in the Middle East.

● Refusing to enforce the Voting Rights Act, promoting voter suppression and sowing racial hatred and resentments.

● Promising tax relief for middle-class and working families, but sponsoring a massive giveaway to the superrich.

● Incarcerating undocumented children in cages, and declaring a national emergency to fund his border wall.

"Through it all, he has lied incessantly about these and other misdeeds, much as Nixon lied about Watergate. Nixon was cited for deceiving the public in the Articles of Impeachment ratified by the House Judiciary Committee in 1974. Trump should be as well.

"All things considered, the real issue is not whether Trump should be impeached, but when and how impeachment should unfold.

"As for when, there is no better time than the present. Trump and Barr show no signs of relenting in their crusade to expand presidential power. The sooner they are put on the defensive, the better."

Using the presidency to enrich himself....
every President since who knows when has done that....so have those wonderful congress people....

Using the presidency to enrich himself....
every President since who knows when has done that....so have those wonderful congress people....

There's never been a president before Trump with his global business interests or with his long history of collusion with organized crime figures:

Trump Crime Family | One Percent Takers -- The Site that Exposes the Greed and Taking by America's Richest One Percent and Reveals How Ordinary Americans are Fighting Back . . . . . . . . . .

"In April 2013, police burst into Unit 63A of Trump Tower and rounded up 29 suspects in two gambling rings.

"The operation, which prosecutors called 'the world’s largest sports book,' was run out of condos in Trump Tower—including the entire fifty-first floor of the building. Unit 63A served as the headquarters for a 'sophisticated money-laundering scheme' that moved an estimated $100 million out of the former Soviet Union, through shell companies in Cyprus, and into investments in the United States.

"In addition, the Taj Mahal was fined $10 million in 2015—the highest penalty ever levied by the feds against a casino—and admitted to having 'willfully violated' anti-money-laundering regulations for years."

Narco-a-lago: Money Laundering at the Trump Ocean Club, Panama | Global Witness

 

[airplanemechanic]

Onepercenttakers? Globalwitness? WTF are these sources?

 

[georgephillip]

Should you have ignored and defied a subpoena, what do you think might happen to you?

I think some rich Democrats might prefer to lose elections than pay higher taxes.

Why Are Democrats So Scared of Impeachment?

"Like all of his predecessors, Trump took an oath on Inauguration Day pursuant to Article I, Clause 3 of the Constitution to 'take care' that the laws of the nation be faithfully executed.

Trump has violated that oath in myriad ways, by:

● Defying the oversight authority of Congress.

● Attempting to obstruct the Mueller investigation.

● Using the presidency to enrich himself, his family and the Trump Organization in violation of the Constitution’s 'emoluments clause.'

● Refusing to defend the Affordable Care Act, imperiling the health insurance available to millions of Americans
Undermining environmental protections and pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement, endangering the health and safety of generations.

● Reneging on the Iran nuclear deal, bringing the nation to the brink of another war in the Middle East.

● Refusing to enforce the Voting Rights Act, promoting voter suppression and sowing racial hatred and resentments.

● Promising tax relief for middle-class and working families, but sponsoring a massive giveaway to the superrich.

● Incarcerating undocumented children in cages, and declaring a national emergency to fund his border wall.

"Through it all, he has lied incessantly about these and other misdeeds, much as Nixon lied about Watergate. Nixon was cited for deceiving the public in the Articles of Impeachment ratified by the House Judiciary Committee in 1974. Trump should be as well.

"All things considered, the real issue is not whether Trump should be impeached, but when and how impeachment should unfold.

"As for when, there is no better time than the present. Trump and Barr show no signs of relenting in their crusade to expand presidential power. The sooner they are put on the defensive, the better."

Of this whole list, the only one that if proven could be impeachable and that is obstruction, the rest of the list is all opinion and a big nothing.

Of this whole list, the only one that if proven could be impeachable and that is obstruction, the rest of the list is all opinion and a big nothing.

You regard his disdain for the Emoluments Clause as a big nothing?

The Trump family has gotten much richer since the president moved into the White House

"President Donald Trump’s family appears to have grown richer since he entered the White House. The wealth is coming in because Trump, unlike past presidents, handed control of his businesses over to his children instead of fully divesting from them.

"The president’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, have similarly stepped down as bosses of their companies but maintained a hand in them.

"Related: Trump Bashes Obama but Increased His Net Worth More Under His Predecessor Than Any Other President: Report

"Here are ways the first family has gained since Donald Trump took office:

"Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are tens of millions richer"

 

[georgephillip]

Onepercenttakers? Globalwitness? WTF are these sources?

True or False?

"In April 2013, police burst into Unit 63A of Trump Tower and rounded up 29 suspects in two gambling rings.

"The operation, which prosecutors called 'the world’s largest sports book,' was run out of condos in Trump Tower—including the entire fifty-first floor of the building. Unit 63A served as the headquarters for a 'sophisticated money-laundering scheme' that moved an estimated $100 million out of the former Soviet Union, through shell companies in Cyprus, and into investments in the United States.

"In addition, the Taj Mahal was fined $10 million in 2015—the highest penalty ever levied by the feds against a casino—and admitted to having 'willfully violated' anti-money-laundering regulations for years."

Trump Crime Family | One Percent Takers -- The Site that Exposes the Greed and Taking by America's Richest One Percent and Reveals How Ordinary Americans are Fighting Back . . . . . . . . . .

Trump Organization uses licensing agreements to profit from crime - Need to Impeach

 

[Harry Dresden]

Should you have ignored and defied a subpoena, what do you think might happen to you?

I think some rich Democrats might prefer to lose elections than pay higher taxes.

Why Are Democrats So Scared of Impeachment?

"Like all of his predecessors, Trump took an oath on Inauguration Day pursuant to Article I, Clause 3 of the Constitution to 'take care' that the laws of the nation be faithfully executed.

Trump has violated that oath in myriad ways, by:

● Defying the oversight authority of Congress.

● Attempting to obstruct the Mueller investigation.

● Using the presidency to enrich himself, his family and the Trump Organization in violation of the Constitution’s 'emoluments clause.'

● Refusing to defend the Affordable Care Act, imperiling the health insurance available to millions of Americans
Undermining environmental protections and pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement, endangering the health and safety of generations.

● Reneging on the Iran nuclear deal, bringing the nation to the brink of another war in the Middle East.

● Refusing to enforce the Voting Rights Act, promoting voter suppression and sowing racial hatred and resentments.

● Promising tax relief for middle-class and working families, but sponsoring a massive giveaway to the superrich.

● Incarcerating undocumented children in cages, and declaring a national emergency to fund his border wall.

"Through it all, he has lied incessantly about these and other misdeeds, much as Nixon lied about Watergate. Nixon was cited for deceiving the public in the Articles of Impeachment ratified by the House Judiciary Committee in 1974. Trump should be as well.

"All things considered, the real issue is not whether Trump should be impeached, but when and how impeachment should unfold.

"As for when, there is no better time than the present. Trump and Barr show no signs of relenting in their crusade to expand presidential power. The sooner they are put on the defensive, the better."

Using the presidency to enrich himself....
every President since who knows when has done that....so have those wonderful congress people....

Using the presidency to enrich himself....
every President since who knows when has done that....so have those wonderful congress people....

There's never been a president before Trump with his global business interests or with his long history of collusion with organized crime figures:

Trump Crime Family | One Percent Takers -- The Site that Exposes the Greed and Taking by America's Richest One Percent and Reveals How Ordinary Americans are Fighting Back . . . . . . . . . .

"In April 2013, police burst into Unit 63A of Trump Tower and rounded up 29 suspects in two gambling rings.

"The operation, which prosecutors called 'the world’s largest sports book,' was run out of condos in Trump Tower—including the entire fifty-first floor of the building. Unit 63A served as the headquarters for a 'sophisticated money-laundering scheme' that moved an estimated $100 million out of the former Soviet Union, through shell companies in Cyprus, and into investments in the United States.

"In addition, the Taj Mahal was fined $10 million in 2015—the highest penalty ever levied by the feds against a casino—and admitted to having 'willfully violated' anti-money-laundering regulations for years."

Narco-a-lago: Money Laundering at the Trump Ocean Club, Panama | Global Witness

yea no other president made all their millions by playing by the rules...

 

[georgephillip]

Should you have ignored and defied a subpoena, what do you think might happen to you?

I think some rich Democrats might prefer to lose elections than pay higher taxes.

Why Are Democrats So Scared of Impeachment?

"Like all of his predecessors, Trump took an oath on Inauguration Day pursuant to Article I, Clause 3 of the Constitution to 'take care' that the laws of the nation be faithfully executed.

Trump has violated that oath in myriad ways, by:

● Defying the oversight authority of Congress.

● Attempting to obstruct the Mueller investigation.

● Using the presidency to enrich himself, his family and the Trump Organization in violation of the Constitution’s 'emoluments clause.'

● Refusing to defend the Affordable Care Act, imperiling the health insurance available to millions of Americans
Undermining environmental protections and pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement, endangering the health and safety of generations.

● Reneging on the Iran nuclear deal, bringing the nation to the brink of another war in the Middle East.

● Refusing to enforce the Voting Rights Act, promoting voter suppression and sowing racial hatred and resentments.

● Promising tax relief for middle-class and working families, but sponsoring a massive giveaway to the superrich.

● Incarcerating undocumented children in cages, and declaring a national emergency to fund his border wall.

"Through it all, he has lied incessantly about these and other misdeeds, much as Nixon lied about Watergate. Nixon was cited for deceiving the public in the Articles of Impeachment ratified by the House Judiciary Committee in 1974. Trump should be as well.

"All things considered, the real issue is not whether Trump should be impeached, but when and how impeachment should unfold.

"As for when, there is no better time than the present. Trump and Barr show no signs of relenting in their crusade to expand presidential power. The sooner they are put on the defensive, the better."

Using the presidency to enrich himself....
every President since who knows when has done that....so have those wonderful congress people....

Using the presidency to enrich himself....
every President since who knows when has done that....so have those wonderful congress people....

There's never been a president before Trump with his global business interests or with his long history of collusion with organized crime figures:

Trump Crime Family | One Percent Takers -- The Site that Exposes the Greed and Taking by America's Richest One Percent and Reveals How Ordinary Americans are Fighting Back . . . . . . . . . .

"In April 2013, police burst into Unit 63A of Trump Tower and rounded up 29 suspects in two gambling rings.

"The operation, which prosecutors called 'the world’s largest sports book,' was run out of condos in Trump Tower—including the entire fifty-first floor of the building. Unit 63A served as the headquarters for a 'sophisticated money-laundering scheme' that moved an estimated $100 million out of the former Soviet Union, through shell companies in Cyprus, and into investments in the United States.

"In addition, the Taj Mahal was fined $10 million in 2015—the highest penalty ever levied by the feds against a casino—and admitted to having 'willfully violated' anti-money-laundering regulations for years."

Narco-a-lago: Money Laundering at the Trump Ocean Club, Panama | Global Witness

yea no other president made all their millions by playing by the rules...

yea no other president made all their millions by playing by the rules...

Perhaps the problem is economic in nature?

Ghost of a Ne'er do Well: The Capitalist Mode of Production

 

[danielpalos]

He should ignore it , or at a least, go and then deny to give testimony. Remember, he was counsel for 'Office of the Presidency'. That is different than POTUS personal attorney.

-Geaux

So, you too believe the POTUS and his underlings are all above the law. What else is someone to conclude?

If you and others are listening to ranking member Rep. Collins, who is making an opening statement, he is clearly defending the POTUS and blaming the Democrats.

Subpoenas will be issued and we will see a Constitutional Crisis, all because the right wing has control of the Republican Party, which has now crossed the line and kept and iron curtain protecting Trump from the truth.

Democrats ignoring the job they were elected to do and launching a blizzard of subpoenas is abuse of power and abuse of our laws. It isn't about the President being above the law it is about Democrats abusing the law. They need to get back to work for the people that elected them, and stop this obsessive fight for power they lost through their own incompetence.

nobody takes the right wing seriously about the law, Constitutional or otherwise.

Oversight is the Job of Congress.