slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Members of the Jan. 6 select committee are homing in on a politically explosive question: Did Donald Trump’s actions amid the Capitol attack amount to criminal obstruction of Congress? Twice this week, committee vice chair Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has raised the possibility that Trump's conduct while a mob of his supporters overtook the Capitol could qualify as an effort to obstruct the certification of Joe Biden's victory. Cheney described that as a “key” topic facing the panel, particularly as it seeks the testimony of one of Trump’s onetime closest aides, former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/15/trump-january-6-obstruction-law-524806 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Section 1505 outlaws obstructing congressional or federal administrative proceedings, a crime punishable by imprisonment not more than five years (not more than eight years if the offense involves domestic or international terrorism). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 That's if they charge him with obstruction. If they charge him with conspiracy to commit sedition it's 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Libtards are itching for a civil war Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 We are itching for justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, slideman said: We are itching for justice. you are railroading people... not justice... you fuckers don't even understand the truth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Duck615 said: you are railroading people... not justice... you fuckers don't even understand the truth The truth is there was an attempt at an insurrection and a coup they tried to take over the government of the United States and invalidate a perfectly valid election Truth 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, slideman said: The truth is there was an attempt at an insurrection and a coup they tried to take over the government of the United States and invalidate a perfectly valid election Truth Was anyone charged with "Insurrection"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 There was a riot at the Capitol building and the riot was an attempt to prevent the legislature from carrying out its duty to certify the election. Truth. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, Duck615 said: Was anyone charged with "Insurrection"? No Garland has demonstrated he has no guts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, slideman said: No Garland has demonstrated he has no guts So stop saying insurrection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 It is likely Trump will not be charged with insurrection either but he certainly can be charged with obstruction of a congressional proceeding The committee is attempting to adduce evidence to that effect right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, slideman said: It is likely Trump will not be charged with insurrection either but he certainly can be charged with obstruction of a congressional proceeding The committee is attempting to adduce evidence to that effect right now. SO there will be a trial. Congress cannot convict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Duck615 said: So stop saying insurrection... How is it not an insurrection? They attempted to topple the legitimately elected government of the United States with Force. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, Duck615 said: SO there will be a trial. Congress cannot convict Congress makes a referral to the justice department and the justice department carries out the criminal proceeding If congress makes the referral Garland will find it very difficult not to pursue an indictment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, slideman said: How is it not an insurrection? They attempted to topple the legitimately elected government of the United States with Force. Your opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, slideman said: Congress makes a referral to the justice department and the justice department carries out the criminal proceeding If congress makes the referral Garland will find it very difficult not to pursue an indictment. don't bet on it... set a very bad precedent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Beware Prophecies of Civil War The idea that such a catastrophe is unavoidable in America is inflammatory and corrosive. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/01/america-civil-war-prophecies/620850/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Duck615 said: don't bet on it... set a very bad precedent. The bad precedent is allowing an attempted insurrection and coup to go unpunished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 minute ago, slideman said: The bad precedent is allowing an attempted insurrection and coup to go unpunished. peaceful protest... the asshole that should be on trial is LT Byrd, the pig cop that shot an unarmed woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhole Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 How many degrees of separation do you have to get to before there is a legitimate claim of innocence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Duck615 said: peaceful protest... the asshole that should be on trial is LT Byrd, the pig cop that shot an unarmed woman Peaceful huh we all saw the video. We should believe you over our own eyes. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, crazyhole said: How many degrees of separation do you have to get to before there is a legitimate claim of innocence? If he committed an inaction that allowed the riot to continue he is guilty You should read the statute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, slideman said: Peaceful huh we all saw the video. We should believe you over our own eyes. Lol you saw doctored video... watch out when the Republicans take control of the House and Senate in 2022. You damn libs are in for HELL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, slideman said: If he committed an inaction that allowed the riot to continue he is guilty You should read the statute. He asked for National Guard Troops... Pelosi refused... she will on on trial after 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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