CarthDawg77 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Democrats call for ethics probe into GOP "trackers" in House buildings - CBS News https://apple.news/A0gDAmFjZS9mnPpPggfg6eA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Just now, CarthDawg77 said: Democrats call for ethics probe into GOP "trackers" in House buildings - CBS News https://apple.news/A0gDAmFjZS9mnPpPggfg6eA “House ethics rules prohibiting the use of official resources for political purposes exist in large part to establish and maintain decorum and order in the House of Representatives,” This House of Representatives under the likes of Pelosi, Schiff, & Nadler HAS no Decorum Or Order! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 https://freebeacon.com/politics/pelosi-floats-russia-conspiracy-theory-about-mcconnell/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hmmmmmmm....maybe this? https://www.newsweek.com/company-russian-oligarch-millions-aluminum-plant-mitch-mcconnell-1397061 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Or this... Last July, when the Washington Post ran an op-ed saying that McConnell “is, arguably more than any other American, doing Russian president Vladimir Putin’s bidding,” after he blocked numerous bills intended to prevent election meddling—including one that would have required presidential campaigns to report any offers of assistance from agents of foreign governments—McConnell had a massive conniption on the Senate floor. “I was called unpatriotic, un-American, and, essentially, treasonous by a couple of left-wing pundits on the basis of boldfaced lies,” he whined. “I was accused of ‘aiding and abetting’ the very man I’ve singled out as our adversary and opposed for nearly 20 years: Vladimir Putin.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, BarryLaverty said: Or this... Last July, when the Washington Post ran an op-ed saying that McConnell “is, arguably more than any other American, doing Russian president Vladimir Putin’s bidding,” after he blocked numerous bills intended to prevent election meddling—including one that would have required presidential campaigns to report any offers of assistance from agents of foreign governments—McConnell had a massive conniption on the Senate floor. “I was called unpatriotic, un-American, and, essentially, treasonous by a couple of left-wing pundits on the basis of boldfaced lies,” he whined. “I was accused of ‘aiding and abetting’ the very man I’ve singled out as our adversary and opposed for nearly 20 years: Vladimir Putin.” ... by the Democrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Who do you think would have a problem with his actions? Certainly not Republicans.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 SSDD......propagandist MSM make BS statements with no evidence......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyZuco Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, BarryLaverty said: Or this... Last July, when the Washington Post ran an op-ed saying that McConnell “is, arguably more than any other American, doing Russian president Vladimir Putin’s bidding,” after he blocked numerous bills intended to prevent election meddling—including one that would have required presidential campaigns to report any offers of assistance from agents of foreign governments—McConnell had a massive conniption on the Senate floor. “I was called unpatriotic, un-American, and, essentially, treasonous by a couple of left-wing pundits on the basis of boldfaced lies,” he whined. “I was accused of ‘aiding and abetting’ the very man I’ve singled out as our adversary and opposed for nearly 20 years: Vladimir Putin.” That's your source, some liberal makes claims and you believe it. Dang Barry, you should learn to think for yourself. SSDD, SMFH!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Impeachment live updates: House votes to send articles against Trump to Senate - The Washington Post https://apple.news/AWPOdstRtSeSJ4G67ajRcDQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellon Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Just now, mellon said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, CarthDawg77 said: Anybody watch the signing ceremony?! She Soooo made this all about HER... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Sean Davis ✔@seanmdav An undated note from a guy indicted on multiple federal charges of fraud and conspiracy who's already fabricated evidence in a desperate attempt to get an immunity deal from Schiff and Pelosi so he can avoid prison? That's the new smoking gun? LOL. https://twitter.com/nicholaswu12/status/1217211610114285574 … 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellon Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, CarthDawg77 said: Anybody watch the signing ceremony?! She Soooo made this all about HER... I saw a picture of her after the fact and she was grinning like a spit eating possum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 These Dems have no pride. No honor. Desperation has reduced them into low life scum. Imo, instead of the Senate holding a trial, the farce that took place in the House should be taken to the SCOTUS for validation. I suspect SCOTUS would throw out the House Impeachment based on the 5th Amendment. It’s obvious that it in no way resembled “due process”, and was nothing more than a partisan hack job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CarthDawg77 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Jonathan Turley: Pelosi 'played into' McConnell's hands, 'destroyed' her own case for impeachment https://www.foxnews.com/media/jonathan-turley-pelosi-blunder-impeachment Explore the Fox News apps that are right for you at http://www.foxnews.com/apps-products/index.html. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Greg Gutfeld: Democrats' impeachment 'engrossment ceremony' like 'spackling a #### with gold paint' https://www.foxnews.com/media/greg-gutfeld-democrats-trump-impeachment-engrossment-ceremony-like-spackling-a-####-with-gold-paint Explore the Fox News apps that are right for you at http://www.foxnews.com/apps-products/index.html. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 3 hours ago, CarthDawg77 said: The writer is giving them to much credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 All the partisan dimocrat hacks are going to come out of this farce impeachment looking like a pile of .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BarryLaverty Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Watchdogs and whistleblowers just won't give the Trump White House a break, when it comes to breaking the law or committing impeachable offenses, dang it! https://www.yahoo.com/news/watchdog-white-house-violated-law-152024163.html Associated Press Watchdog: White House violated law in freezing Ukraine aid ANDREW TAYLOR and ZEKE MILLER January 16, 2020, 9:34 AM CST Senate set to accept the articles of impeachme WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House violated federal law in withholding security assistance to Ukraine, an action at the center of President Donald Trump's impeachment, a federal watchdog agency said Thursday. T he Government Accountability Office said in a report that the Office of Management and Budget violated the law in holding up the aid, which Congress passed less than a year ago, saying “the President is not vested with the power to ignore or amend any such duly enacted law." The aid in question was held up last summer on orders from Trump but was released in September after Congress pushed for its release and a whistleblower's complaint about Trump's July call with the Ukrainian leader became public. The independent agency, which reports to Congress, said OMB violated the Impoundment Control Act in delaying the security assistance Congress authorized for Ukraine for “policy reasons,” rather than technical budgetary needs. “Faithful execution of the law does not permit the President to substitute his own policy priorities for those that Congress has enacted into law,” wrote the agency's general counsel, Thomas Armstrong, in the report. Capitol Hill Democrats seized on the report as evidence of a lawless White House. led by Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, who is a key figure in the impeachment investigation of Trump. He is still officially the OMB director. “The OMB, the White House, the administration broke — I'm saying this — broke the law," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. “Congress makes funding decisions, and the Trump Administration’s illegal impoundment of these vital national security funds was a brazen assault on the checks and balances inherent to our democracy," said House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y. “Given that this illegal conduct threatened our security and undermined our elections, I feel even more strongly that the House has chosen the right course by impeaching President Trump. No one is above the law." OMB has argued the hold was appropriate and necessary. “We disagree with GAO's opinion. OMB uses its apportionment authority to ensure taxpayer dollars are properly spent consistent with the President's priorities and with the law," said OMB spokeswoman Rachel Semmel. Trump was impeached last month on charges of abusing his power for pressuring Ukraine to investigate Democratic rivals, as he was withholding the aid, and for obstructing Congress' ensuing probe. The Senate is set to begin its trial on Thursday. The GAO finding concludes that the White House budget office “withheld the funds for an unauthorized reason in violation” of the Impoundment Control Act, a federal law that requires the executive branch to spend money that is appropriated by Congress. The impoundment control law is rigorously adhered to by career officials in agency budget offices, who can face severe trouble for violating it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdogs and whistleblowers just won't give the Trump White House a break, when it comes to breaking the law or committing impeachable offenses, dang it! https://www.yahoo.com/news/watchdog-white-house-violated-law-152024163.html Associated Press Watchdog: White House violated law in freezing Ukraine aid ANDREW TAYLOR and ZEKE MILLER January 16, 2020, 9:34 AM CST Senate set to accept the articles of impeachme WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House violated federal law in withholding security assistance to Ukraine, an action at the center of President Donald Trump's impeachment, a federal watchdog agency said Thursday. T he Government Accountability Office said in a report that the Office of Management and Budget violated the law in holding up the aid, which Congress passed less than a year ago, saying “the President is not vested with the power to ignore or amend any such duly enacted law." The aid in question was held up last summer on orders from Trump but was released in September after Congress pushed for its release and a whistleblower's complaint about Trump's July call with the Ukrainian leader became public. The independent agency, which reports to Congress, said OMB violated the Impoundment Control Act in delaying the security assistance Congress authorized for Ukraine for “policy reasons,” rather than technical budgetary needs. “Faithful execution of the law does not permit the President to substitute his own policy priorities for those that Congress has enacted into law,” wrote the agency's general counsel, Thomas Armstrong, in the report. Capitol Hill Democrats seized on the report as evidence of a lawless White House. led by Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, who is a key figure in the impeachment investigation of Trump. He is still officially the OMB director. “The OMB, the White House, the administration broke — I'm saying this — broke the law," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. “Congress makes funding decisions, and the Trump Administration’s illegal impoundment of these vital national security funds was a brazen assault on the checks and balances inherent to our democracy," said House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y. “Given that this illegal conduct threatened our security and undermined our elections, I feel even more strongly that the House has chosen the right course by impeaching President Trump. No one is above the law." OMB has argued the hold was appropriate and necessary. “We disagree with GAO's opinion. OMB uses its apportionment authority to ensure taxpayer dollars are properly spent consistent with the President's priorities and with the law," said OMB spokeswoman Rachel Semmel. Trump was impeached last month on charges of abusing his power for pressuring Ukraine to investigate Democratic rivals, as he was withholding the aid, and for obstructing Congress' ensuing probe. The Senate is set to begin its trial on Thursday. The GAO finding concludes that the White House budget office “withheld the funds for an unauthorized reason in violation” of the Impoundment Control Act, a federal law that requires the executive branch to spend money that is appropriated by Congress. The impoundment control law is rigorously adhered to by career officials in agency budget offices, who can face severe trouble for violating it.
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KirtFalcon Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Barry Soetoro withheld the same aid for 8 years ... President Trump released the aid within the specified timeframes .... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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