Bannon is up the creak without a paddle and the rapids are ahead!

[Luckyone]

Bannon finds himself up the creak without a paddle and the rapids are ahead. Simply stated, he is facing an impossible-to-overcome situation that is "likely" to end up spending some time in jail.

First blow came out today:

Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt for ignoring subpoena​

The contempt report​

Bannon had “specific knowledge about the events planned for January 6th before they occurred,” the panel’s contempt report says. The 26-page document cites news stories and Bannon’s own words, including his claim on Jan. 5 that “all hell is going to break loose tomorrow.”

Contempt of Congress is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $100,000, according to the report.

Liz Cheney says Trump appears to have been ‘personally involved in planning and execution of the January 6 insurrection’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...heney-bannon-trump-capitol-riot-b1941608.html

 

[Callen]

There is zero way he can claim executive privilege especially about things he said in public. Even when it comes to Trump hard to claim privilege when you are not part of the Administration. Anyone who listens to Bannon's rhetoric should be very clear on his views on destroying the US system of government. Not sure how anyone who calls themselves patriotic can condone his rhetoric....but they do.

 

[Antiwar]

'They' didn't do shit about T****; 'they' aren't going to do shit about Bannon.

 

[Artymoon]

Bannon finds himself up the creak without a paddle and the rapids are ahead. Simply stated, he is facing an impossible-to-overcome situation that is "likely" to end up spending some time in jail.

First blow came out today:



Liz Cheney says Trump appears to have been ‘personally involved in planning and execution of the January 6 insurrection’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...heney-bannon-trump-capitol-riot-b1941608.html

Unlikely. But it will be good theater nonetheless.

 

[Lloyd Christmas]

the only people that doubt Trump and his team of corrupt racist scum had something to do with this are the dishonest deplorables that even deny things that Trump is caught on camera saying. If it wasn't for scumbag republcians in congress protecting him, he would have been booted from office and be in jail.

Oh yeah, to these morons anything they don't like is fake news

 

[BlueTex]

 

[Luckyone]

'They' didn't do shit about T****; 'they' aren't going to do shit about Bannon.

Big difference. Trump was president and "doing" **** against him was very difficult. Bannon does not have the protections that Trump had. They will cover Bannon with **** this time.

 

[Rawley]

Bannon finds himself up the creak without a paddle and the rapids are ahead. Simply stated, he is facing an impossible-to-overcome situation that is "likely" to end up spending some time in jail.

First blow came out today:



Liz Cheney says Trump appears to have been ‘personally involved in planning and execution of the January 6 insurrection’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...heney-bannon-trump-capitol-riot-b1941608.html

LOL care to name some folks that have been sent to jail for criminal contempt of congress?

 

[Antiwar]

Big difference. Trump was president and "doing" **** against him was very difficult. Bannon does not have the protections that Trump had. They will cover Bannon with **** this time.

What year would you guess Bannon is going to be convicted of a felony and imprisoned?

 

[Luckyone]

What year would you guess Bannon is going to be convicted of a felony and imprisoned?

He will be found guilty of contempt and at the very least fined. Whether he goes to jail or not is a flip of a coin but he will "pay" something for what he did. Remember that there is no one to defend him now.

 

[Antiwar]

He will be found guilty of contempt and at the very least fined. Whether he goes to jail or not is a flip of a coin but he will "pay" something for what he did. Remember that there is no one to defend him now.

He might get a slap on the wrist.

 

[calamity]

Bannon finds himself up the creak without a paddle and the rapids are ahead. Simply stated, he is facing an impossible-to-overcome situation that is "likely" to end up spending some time in jail.

First blow came out today:



Liz Cheney says Trump appears to have been ‘personally involved in planning and execution of the January 6 insurrection’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...heney-bannon-trump-capitol-riot-b1941608.html

He can sit in jail like Susan McDougal did or just show up and testify. His call.

 

[Callen]

I really hope they jail him if he ignores a court order. Unfortunately, I think that's what he wants.

 

[Luckyone]

He might get a slap on the wrist.

It will be more than that. The Democrats are in control of both the House and the Senate as well as the presidency and the Head of Justice is Merrick Garland and everyone is going to try to make Bannon an example of breaking of the law. It will be difficult for the Republicans to stop this. To begin with, today Bannon lost by having been formally accused of contempt. This was just the first step and the most critical one. From here on in, it will be a lot easier to impose punishment for it.

You can only go against the grain when the head of the grain department is on your side. When the head of the grain department has the law in his favor and he says "jump", you need to jump or you will pay a price for not doing so. If Trump was still in charge, I would agree. In fact, he would not have even received a slap on the wrist but likely gotten a Silver medal. In "this war", the enemy is in control and you do not get to do what you want when the enemy is in control.

 

[HangLow]

Bannon finds himself up the creak without a paddle and the rapids are ahead. Simply stated, he is facing an impossible-to-overcome situation that is "likely" to end up spending some time in jail.
First blow came out today:
Liz Cheney says Trump appears to have been ‘personally involved in planning and execution of the January 6 insurrection’
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...heney-bannon-trump-capitol-riot-b1941608.html

 

[Torus34]

Mr. Stephen Bannon may yet turn up tomorrow in response to the subpoena and simply use the 5th Amendment to the Constitution to avoid self-incrimination. Barring his appearance, the question of whether to hold him in contempt of Congress requires a full House of Representatives vote. Lining up Democrats is at times about as easy as getting cats to march to music. Even if the necessary vote to send the request for prosecution to the DoJ succeeds, AG Merrick Garland may note the present case wending its way through the courts on Mr. Donald Trump's right to invoke executive privilege and stop Mr. Bannon from testifying and decide to wait until the Supreme Court rules. The case, if Mr. Trump's lawyers are expert in obfuscation and delay, may not be taken up by the Supreme Court before Congress is controlled by the Republicans. Mr. Garland will then be replaced and a new AG, appointed and approved by Republicans, just may see things differently.

To make a long story short [Ed.: Dude, you're way too late for that!], don't hold your breath on this one.

Regards, stay safe 'n well 'n remember the Big 5.

 

[Callen]

Mr. Stephen Bannon may yet turn up tomorrow in response to the subpoena and simply use the 5th Amendment to the Constitution to avoid self-incrimination.

I don't think he will show up. I think he would love nothing more than to go to jail.

I wish, but know that is futile, that the GOP would step back and take a broader look at the issue here. Steve Bannon is a private citizen who had no position in the Executive branch of Government. He has been legally and Constitutionally subpoenaed by Congress. He has simply refused to honour that subpoena. How can duly elected representatives of the people say that that is OK? It's not OK.

If the GOP believes in the rule of law, the Constitution and the division of powers then they must demand his appearance. What he says, whether he takes the 5th or not is irrelevant to the much bigger issue. Is the GOP ready to throw the Constitution and their oath of office aside to protect Steven Bannon of all people? Sadly I think they will. Hopefully, there will be some brave patriotic Americans who will honour their oath to the Constitution and vote to hold him in contempt.

 

[Torus34]

I don't think he will show up. I think he would love nothing more than to go to jail.

I wish, but know that is futile, that the GOP would step back and take a broader look at the issue here. Steve Bannon is a private citizen who had no position in the Executive branch of Government. He has been legally and Constitutionally subpoenaed by Congress. He has simply refused to honour that subpoena. How can duly elected representatives of the people say that that is OK? It's not OK.

If the GOP believes in the rule of law, the Constitution and the division of powers then they must demand his appearance. What he says, whether he takes the 5th or not is irrelevant to the much bigger issue. Is the GOP ready to throw the Constitution and their oath of office aside to protect Steven Bannon of all people? Sadly I think they will. Hopefully, there will be some brave patriotic Americans who will honour their oath to the Constitution and vote to hold him in contempt.

Hi, Callen!

I suggest the sooth of being careful about invoking the Constitution of the United States of America. Neither Congressional oversight of the Administrative branch nor executive privilege is mentioned in it nor in the Amendments. Much of what is loosely considered as constitutional turns out, upon examination, to be custom that has been accepted without challenge.

Regards, stay safe 'n well 'n remember the Big 5.