Nancy Pelosi on the DNI's decision to cancel all election security briefings for Congress

[flamingdem]

@SpeakerPelosi

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s decision to cancel all election security briefings for the Congress is a shocking abdication of its responsibility to keep Congress informed.

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[mucifer]

1. She says:

“We expect the Administration and Intelligence Community to keep us fully and accurately informed, and resume the briefings. If they are unwilling to, we will consider the full range of tools available to the House to compel compliance.”

I wonder what that means exactly. I hope they can do something without the house or the "justice" department

[demosincebirth]

2. As a old timer union member I'd be willing to hire some old time goons

To gently ( you know what I mean) speak to these butt lickers in a nice reasonable way a make them see their errant ways🤫

[Wellstone ruled]

3. Funny thing,still have

a couple of Cicero phone numbers. Interesting thought. Dominic past about twenty years ago,Geno might be still available.

[tableturner]

4. They will ignore our protestations, just like everything else.

"If they are unwilling to, we will consider the full range of tools available to the House to compel compliance.”

Those tools: complaining, arguing, expressing frustration.

What those tools will accomplish: NOTHING! They don't give a DAMN about what we don't like. They do what they want....we continue to lose.

[Lock him up.]

12. Yep. What are subpoenas and laws (like the Hatch Act, for example) good for if...

... nobody enforces them? Result: The shameless cRiminal$ just do what they want when they want, and they will keep breaking conventions and the laws voted by Congress as long as nobody will stop them. What a concept...

RICO the MASSIVELY-DEADLY tRump MOB
Over 182,000 confirmed INNOCENT VICTIMS KILLED for POLITICAL gain.

[myohmy2]

25. +1

...

[johnnyfins]

5. INHERENT CONTEMPT

Throw these ratfucking criminals in jail.

[jalan48]

6. Yes, this is true.

[Kaiserguy]

7. If our own DNI

won't brief congress . Why not ask some of our NATO allies to supply congress with briefing. In most cases they would have access to much of the same information.

[flamingdem]

8. A ridiculous but at the same time great idea

It would get the point across!

[Kaiserguy]

10. That is the general idea

make the Trump administration look just as dishonest as they really are. We need to play the game anyway we can at this point to save America from Trump/Putin and the GOP.

[KS Toronado]

16. Kaiserguy- love how you think outside the box, that really would make them look dishonest

[Illumination]

22. I concur!

[CottonBear]

19. That was my first thought as well!

Germany, France, New Zealand, Denmark, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Ireland will have good intelligence to share.

Australia has a rather conservative government right, now and the U.K. has been compromised by Putin/Russia/Brexit. Hopefully, the UK still has an independent intelligence service.

Israel, no doubt, has intelligence on everyone.

It’s time for the Democratic leadership to meet with our allies and get intelligence briefings.

[FakeNoose]

28. Until Chump came along, they quietly shared everything with the current President

Nowadays our "allies" don't dare share anything with the White house, because they KNOW it will be immediately turned over to Pootie.

However I think they'd be happy to share it with the Democratic House just to embarrass Chump.

[CottonBear]

29. Hopefully, our allies will share intelligence with the Democratic leadership.

My concern/question: Will they had to meet in person or by secure communications?

[Arazi]

9. A sternly worded letter. I'm sure Ratcliffe is shaking in his boots

Issue the subpoena, slap him with contempt when he fails to show up, then arrest him.

Or just stop the fucking charade. Enough of the posturing.

Cut off funding or whatever its going to be but don't let them stall with this bullshit. I'm so over it. Put up or shut up

[themaguffin]

11. Disgusting and what can she do about it?

[kskiska]

13. It's obvious they're aiming for a one-party government.

[Illumination]

23. They want their evil to permeate everywhere & figure we will all love it!

[yaesu]

14. nothing the fascists do and get away with should be shocking at this point. nt

[Cha]

15. Rt! TY flamingdem

[flamingdem]

30. Cha!

It's going to be a rough ride but we'll get there!!

[Cha]

33. I agree.. We Have To Do IT!!

[Doremus]

17. No more words. Action please. nt

[Cha]

34. I like hearing from our Dem Leaders.. I'm sure they're

doing Plenty of Action that we on DU know nothing about.

Because they Care as Much as We Do.

[Marcuse]

18. "I do solemly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President..."

[DFW]

20. So cite the guy for contempt of contempt of Congress

And have him dragged in by the scruff of his neck.

[flamingdem]

31. My fantasy exactly..

Well mine has a few more nasty details but that's the gist.

[liberal N proud]

21. I fear only darker days are headed our way

We are going to have to fight this menace until it is gone.

[Illumination]

24. Dennis the Menace was an angel in comparison...

[Dustlawyer]

26. This is a clear cover up of the plan to rig the election!

The next couple of months we will battle to keep our Democracy. This is not hyperbole, this shite is REAL!

It is not just Donald Trump’s doing, this is a conspiracy involving Russia and a lot of traitorous, power hungry Americans, and one demented Australian billionaire, Rupert Murdoch!

When we win we must fix things to make sure we have real checks and balances. No more “looking forward, not back”, we must hold them all accountable so they know in the future there will be a cost for threatening our Democracy!

[LovingA2andMI]

27. CUT ALL FUNDING....

ALL OF IT, EVERYWHERE. Period. Congress has the Power of the Purse. Use The POWER.

[flamingdem]

32. Counting on Nancy

She will use the power, it's time!