Rep. Wexler (Kos) Diary: Attorney General Says He Will NOT Enforce Contempt

[kpete]

Rep. Wexler Diary: Attorney General would not enforce contempt.
by Wexler For Congress Campaign
Fri Feb 08, 2008 at 12:28:32 PM PST

Our Constitution is under threat and the most basic principle of checks and balances is being undermined. Not since Watergate has a president so openly disregarded the will of Congress.

During hearings in the Judiciary Committee yesterday, I told Attorney General Michael Mukasey that I have called for impeachment hearings because of the stonewalling and blatant abuses of the Bush Administration. He responded by stating that he will NOT enforce a contempt of Congress citation against Harriet Miers and White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten for refusing to testify before Congress.

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We can debate the need for Impeachment hearings. We can argue its effects on the election or our agenda. But one thing is abundantly clear:

If Congress' right to require testimony is undermined, then our country's leaders - Democrat, Republican, or Independent - will be immune from accountability.

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In one week, I will be delivering my letter calling for impeachment hearings to Chairman John Conyers. Already, 17 Members of Congress have joined my call, including 4 Judiciary Committee members. I am hopeful for more in the coming days, but it is important for you to reach out to your representative in Congress to express how you feel. You can view the current list of signers, here: http://www.wexlerforcongress.com/...

VIDEO And more at:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/2/8/151955/9523/759/452825

[Cooley Hurd]

1. He AGAIN will NOT enforce the law?

Um, shouldn't HE be impeached for NOT doing his job?:shrug::mad:

[elehhhhna]

5. does he get to do "signing statements" now, too ?

[Missy Vixen]

2. Why does the new Attorney General believe that he is above the law?

Is it possible to impeach the Attorney General? Perhaps we might start with that.

Julie

[elehhhhna]

4. I think so. "Government official" seems to meet the definition -- John Dean

wrote a great oped exhorting COngress to impeach the lower level BA executives.

IMO, Mukasey QUIT. A public announcement that one one won't do one's job? Let's accept that as his resignation.

[warren pease]

3. Inherent contempt, Congressman...

It seems nobody but impeachment advocates have ever even heard of it. My Congresswoman was clueless at a recent town hall meeting.

But I can't imagine a better or more appropriate time to use it. These pricks are never going to give an inch unless Congress ratchets up the pressure. And what better way to do so than rounding them up and sticking them in a jail cell until they cooperate?

A bunch of blue-stocking prigs eating plain white bread, no butter, dining on pinto bean surprise every single night, no salt or pepper, drinking lukewarm coffee, no cream, pissing into an ghastly hole in the floor and sleeping on a lumpy cot with a threadbare blanket and a flat pillow.

Maybe the odd rat or two for company, along with the faint clicking sound of cockroaches whenever the lights go out.

Couldn't happen to a more deserving bunch.


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[Subdivisions]

6. You know what I hate about people like Wexler

...taking it to the streets like he's doing?

Now matter who has this bullhorn this week or that, whether Conyers, or Leahy, or Wexler, they ALWAYS have a "Donate" or "Contribute" or "Re-Elect" factor on the websites they send you to to do your civic duty. And, somehow, NOTHING EVER GETS DONE! You want impeachment? Nevermind that, but, please, do contribute to get me re-elected so I can continue to FUCK YOU IN YOUR EAR!

I don't know what or whom to believe anymore.



PS: I'm x-posting this to the main GD board just because I want to.

[L. Coyote]

7. 225,111 ***** Hooray WEXLER! I can see why he is scaring the Rs so much. GREEAT video.

The Rs did not "hate" Wexler before the 200,000 mark! :rofl:

Now he is getting Frank Churched!

Watch the VIDEO on DU too,
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x92189


BUT remember to go to YouTube to rate special videos up.

And use the gizmos to REC great DU thread to FaceBook, et. al.

http://www.wexlerwantshearings.com/

[L. Coyote]

8. K & R & Impeach two too

[Blarch]

9. We should all be calling...

Chuck and Diane ... Ask them what their next stupid move will be.


Chuck... http://www.senate.gov/~schumer/SchumerWebsite/contact/contact.html

Washington, DC
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New York City
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Diane... http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactUs.WashingtonDCOffice

Senator Dianne Feinstein
United States Senate
331 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510

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