John Bolton willing to defy White House and still testify if court clears way -- Washington Post

madasheck · 2019-11-07T17:21:08.977Z

tnt:

madasheck:

They did issue a subpoena but he wants a court to uphold it. Sounds like kind of a CYA.

But i believe the D’s have said they are not interested in these court fights for fear of the court halting the proceedings until it all gets sorted.

Look at that quote I posted a few minutes ago. I think they’re also clearing a path. With someone like Bolton, I think that’s a good move.

Weedhopper · 2019-11-07T18:18:21.405Z

No one cares about his opinion because we have the transcript.

ohknow35 · 2019-11-07T18:30:20.325Z

Who cares?

madasheck · 2019-11-07T18:33:57.979Z

ohknow35:

Who cares?

More people than care about the Orioles.

Cratic3947 · 2019-11-07T18:50:58.317Z

Wow… Really picked out the fake news headlines…

Here’s the real story!

" WASHINGTON – [Former National Security Adviser John Bolton refused to appear before the House impeachment panel on Thursday and his lawyer told Democrats he would fight a congressional subpoena.

“His counsel has informed us … Mr. Bolton would take us to court if we subpoenaed him,” a House Intelligence Committee official told USA TODAY."

Oryx · 2019-11-07T18:53:29.025Z

Resist!

Plasmaball · 2019-11-07T20:04:20.019Z

I just read he isnt.

westaussie · 2019-11-08T10:18:39.453Z

Where did you get the verbatim transcript of the telephone call?

bigtwnvin · 2019-11-08T10:41:25.818Z

The media loves this dramatic “breaking news” stuff.
Until the Dims, as is their want, change the rules the fact still remains NO ONE is compelled to testify before Congress by subpoena. Congress must petition the court to compel one to appear. They of course do not like that because it could turn into a legal debate before a judge and run the risk of having the request denied, take an extended period of time and take the wind out of partisan sails.
Bolton has only stated the obvious and good on him. He’s going to make Shifty earn his overcompensated phony baloney job. Every time Shifty gets media face time and says: “contempt of Congress” he reinforces his actions of partisan hackery.

hindsight · 2019-11-08T12:20:48.552Z

ohknow35:

Who cares?

You got him now!

westaussie · 2019-11-08T12:28:04.092Z

Which party framed the rules they are operating under?

bigtwnvin · 2019-11-08T13:58:07.567Z

Dunno, my guess the R’s
LOL

Weedhopper · 2019-11-09T16:34:28.036Z

Verbatim.
Exhibit A

kingarthur65 · 2019-11-09T21:54:39.185Z

I think Bolton wants to testify. His attorney put out this statement

“was personally involved in many of the events, meetings, and conversations about which you have already received testimony, as well as many relevant meetings and conversations that have not yet been discussed in the testimonies thus far."

Plasmaball · 2019-11-09T22:17:23.809Z

He is waiting on the courts to see if he is forced…

kingarthur65 · 2019-11-09T22:35:30.918Z

Plasmaball:

He is waiting on the courts to see if he is forced…

The Dems say his testimony isn’t needed. He can come forward on his own. I think he wants to. He doesn’t want this opportunity for relevancy to pass him by.
I don’t blame the Dems for being cautious. They shouldn’t call him unless they know what he will testify to.

Plasmaball · 2019-11-09T23:03:20.790Z

I disagree…looks like there is another phone call we didnt know about.

kingarthur65 · 2019-11-09T23:05:25.294Z

Disagree with what?

Plasmaball · 2019-11-09T23:08:06.640Z

The dems…I think he has alot more info and if it’s the same as the others then its still a powerful public display

kingarthur65 · 2019-11-09T23:16:11.939Z

I’m sure he could, at the very least, corroborate some of the testimony and I agree that he probably has more to add. I’m just not sure exactly what he would testify to. Kind of like when a lawyer asks a question to a witness at trial. Don’t ask unless you know the answer.