It's time to dust off Inherent Contempt

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[NCLefty]

1. There seems be confusion about whether they even have a jail cell to put people in.

And if not, how are they going to hold anyone?

[Marie Marie]

2. Since they all love money over country, fine the ever loving shit out of them.

Fine them for every day they withhold documents or testimony.

[2naSalit]

4. There's a little cell

in the Congressional basement, perhaps they can cram them all in there with foil blankets and no water or food or beds. I'm sure that would be appropriate.

[Poiuyt]

5. If there isn't a cell, they can erect a chain link cage in the basement

But because Democrats are more civil, we'd let their children come and visit once a week.

[Andy823]

9. Excellent idea!

and hold toilet privileges to only one day a week!

[2naSalit]

11. And no bathing!

That ought last about an hour.

[uponit7771]

3. K&R, Can anyone imagine the KGOP ... NOT ... using IC for dems if they ever gain control again?

[former9thward]

7. They didn't when AG Holder was found in contempt of Congress.

[Mike Niendorff]

6. Long past time.

They should have their attorneys AGGRESSIVELY looking into ALL their options.

And let's also be clear : they should ALSO be including options that require DoJ enforcement. Because if Trump and his cronies refuse to enforce the law, THAT IS ALSO an impeachable offense (refusal to do his Constitutional duty under Article II, Section 3 : "he shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed" ).

Lastly, as an aside (because nobody seems to have mentioned it yet): Trump cannot pardon himself out of impeachment once he has actually been impeached by the House -- his pardon power is specifically limited under Article II, Section 2 : "he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment".

MDN

[scarytomcat]

10. time to set an example and jail some people

Regular people can't afford to spend time in jail. If the result of ignoring a subpoenas is for sure jail they will show up.

[Hotler]

12. That wouldn't be playing nice. nt