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out of curiosity…how did these individuals vote re: holding Jim Jordan in contempt for defying the subpoena he received&STILL has NOT complied with?it’s NOT 2 wrongs make it right, it’s about acting in good faith. MAGAisnt acting in good faith.This is the cult protecting the grand Wizard.

I've held the Clintons in contempt for 30 years now. I couldn't possibly care less what happens to them. Consider it karma for Bill pushing trump to run and Hillary for that pied piper strategy that helped us into this mess in the first place. Those scumbags shoulda been pariahs among dems long ago

Mental illness, corruption, little dick syndrome you name it. Until people actually start ousting traitors we will have them in abundant supply.

How so? If the Clintons have information on Epstein, then why is it farcical to subpoena them to testify - and hold them in contempt for defying a subpoena? Les Wexner agreed to testify. Why are the Clintons exempt? They knew Epstein for over a decade.

How do you figure? The same law that was supposed to force the DOJ to release ALL the files is still in force. Holding the Clintons in contempt has no effect on that.

Good. While I understand it's all performative bc they would never hold Trump in contempt, much less subpoena him, we arent going to show that sex trafficking is THE line for all sane Americans if we aren't willing to hold everyone involved fully accountable, even the Clinton's.

Do we really need to expend energy on outrage at the Democrats who voted for this resolution? I'd rather they didn't, but if this whole effort is performative, leave them alone. People have only so much energy; let's spend it appropriately. (And I'll swallow my own anger over injustice to HRC.)

That major asswipe Jim Jordan has NEVER had to answer to a subpoena. But Lil’ Keebler Jimmy also ignored 150 young men/wrestlers on OSU team s*x abused by team Dr. They BEGGED Jordan. May he have the life Karma has in store. Those “Christians” and the hypocrisy-God don’t like ugly. Damn it to hell.

Me too. She’s making a point and I’d like to take it on my middle finger and show her what I think of it. I don’t care if every Epstein fucker ends up under the prison - but this ain’t the way.

Wow! Horrified to see my representative Congresswoman Lateefah Simon vote for this! Don’t plan on getting my vote when you run again. I’ve got no time to those playing politics as usual under a fucking dictorship & WS regime! Went from having the only rep to vote against Bush’s wars to this bs?! 😤

Don't know why they did it. Perhaps they believe it will strengthen their position to ask for more. But I doubt it will bsky.app/profile/reps...

Rep. Summer Lee@repsummerlee.bsky.social

I just introduced an amendment to hold Pam Bondi in civil contempt of Congress. Since August, she has been legally compelled by our bipartisan subpoena to release the full Epstein files. Without the files, we can't have a serious investigation. It's time she answer for her role in this cover up.

My blood is boiling over this! Shame on these Democrats! The fight over the Epstein files is getting them released not dragging the Clintons through the mud yet one more time.

But But but, Presidents have immunity?!? How about congress release all of the Epstein files before calling anyone in to testify. How about giving the Clintons the full files before issuing Subpoenas

I mean don’t blast me but yes hold them in contempt but you bring in everyone listed in the files as well and make them testify. But they won’t do that so I guess don’t show like they wouldn’t.

A.G., What are your thoughts on why they would do this? You're my go-to when I cannot figure out why the Dems would do something like this. You speak in a way I understand. Or, if you already addressed this point, point me to the skeet. I'm traveling and just catching up on the news of the day. Tx!

Never mind, I caught up to it in my feed. I knew I should have just been patient and that you probably already addressed it. You're awesome that way.

It’s been my position that anyone who committed abuse of minors (particularly related to the Epstein case) should go down for it. I understand that republicans are selectively releasing evidence etc, but if there’s a case there, I don’t advocate protecting the Clintons.

To be clear…….this is the right thing to do to uphold the rules of the House…….whether it be Republican or Democrat ……the problem is there is no qualification for equivalency…….bring Jim Jordan in for contempt…….what is good for D is good for R

Goddamn foolish Democrats. What are they thinking? Why even try anymore with these idiots. bsky.app/profile/harr...

Harry Litman@harrylitman.bsky.social

Crazy, out of control, but w/ a corrupt DOJ as the next step, 100% dangerous: House Oversight Committee votes to hold Clintons in contempt in Epstein investigation. Speaker Johnson already has said he supports. We are really very very far upriver here.

This was the right move. Repubs and Dems have been dodging congressional subpoenas since the first time Trump took office… it’s past time someone was held accountable for it. I would have much rather it been gym Jordan, but this is where we’re at.

It’s a tough position, if we want subpoenas to have effect down the road you have to stand up for them now. I understand Gym Jordan ignored his but this is a small piece of the long game. I think

Is it so they can claim consistency when it comes to holding others in contempt? Should they take control post midterm, I'm assuming that they will hold plenty of hearings.

I don't understand why people are defending Bill Clinton. I tend to believe women victims of sexual abuse. Clinton has been credibly accused of sexual harrassment and assault by many women. It is very believable he knows much about Epstein. Trump is more culpable, but that does not absolve Clinton.

Honestly, I don’t really care, but I wouldn’t have voted yes. When a Democrat has the balls to do anything, Democrats are the ones to attack them. Literally nothing happened to the people who defied Jan 6 subpoenas.

Yep. These Dems think they are the moral authority and everyone has to follow the litmus test. Y'all remember Al Franken? We lose mainly because of these idiots. Hate all of them

At some point it would be fantastic if these so-called progressives would stop siding with and giving Republicans everything they want. At some point remember the people who voted for you and do ANYTHING to stand up to the people who are TRYING TO GOD DAMN KILL US, YOU STUPID ASSHOLES. Fuck.

If Clinton is ducking a congressional subpoena, then he should be held in contempt. Allowing him to escape accountability just sets up a precedent that all other abusers get to use to elude punishment. The Rep majority’s days are numbered, and more subpoenas will be coming.

I think it boils down to the fact that they are actually in contempt. I don't think they are since they offered to answer questions in writing, but it's not up to me

Hey if it means we can use this to get precedent for others! I don’t care who goes down in flames if they had anything to do with this. Even just knowledge!!! If you knew- you should burn in hell!!

This!! I’m fine with the Clinton’s being held in contempt and if this sets the groundwork to get all the other fuckers like Bondi, Trump…ect held in contempt and more brought to light then bring it on. Clinton is a fucking creep too.

I’m trying to learn. Genuinely! But I do feel that you can’t just focus on republicans who may have info. This goes far deeper than US political parties. the survivors are the ones who need protection not anyone who may have knowledge or valuable information no matter who they are!

MELLYmed@mel-med-larson.bsky.social

#YESbitch 💖 @aoc.bsky.social & @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social THE FUTURE 4 LEFTISTS Not this weak ass Dem ‘Leadership’ Do u get it yet? 1 side is WAY WORSE But NEITHER side Has YOUR INTERESTS At heart The Democrats WILL NOT SAVE U Insanity Is repeating behavior & expecting A different result #Mm

Sometimes Progressive Democrats annoy me. Sometimes. Like now! Why not wait until the Epstein files get released first. If you got a case against Clinton, go for it. But joining all the Republicans is fucked up!

Good. Clintonism made Trump inevitable. Exposing their ties to Epstein will go a long way toward fleshing out how Israeli intelligence agencies and oligarchs infiltrate the US government.

There are several reasons I say this, and one big one is to see what names he might drop. We will get the other ones on contempt after we take back the house.

Wouldn’t it be nice to see a list of Republicans, ready to do the same for failing to release the effing Epstein files? Not happening. They stick together like glue -or leave for someone that will. We NEED DEMS TO FIGHT or STEP ASIDE FOR THOSE THAT WILL. Step up or over. Just Start Stepping.

Reps. Maxwell Frost of Florida, Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, Summer Lee of Pennsylvania, Emily Randall of Washington, Lateefah Simon of California, Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, alongside Reps. Stephen Lynch and ..

Supremacist RW despised Bill Clinton for giving voice to the oppressed Black voters of the south in his defeat of GHW Bush. Putin despised Sec of State Hillary Clinton for allying with Alexii Navalney as he grew his opposition to Putin. Christian Right despised HRC & her global Womens Rights work

We need a progressive party. We should have had one a decade ago but in the absence of that, we need one today, and in the absence of that, tomorrow at the latest.

Who's us? I voted for Bill Clinton in my 1st ever election and regretted it ever since. He's a scumbag sex pest and his wife is a rascist and an enabler. The Democratic Party has been in decline ever since his Koch-funded "New Dem" ass won in 92.

They were anti poor, anti labor, invited in big corp money, built enemies lists of dems and used their charity as a money cudgel vs opposition. Bill's conduct led to strengthening sexual harassment laws, she laughed about shut shaming an underage rape victim as a lawyer and both helped elevate trump

The trump regime is breaking the law Hundreds of year history of presidents not testifying to house committees ! And again what did Hillary do in this case ? Not what bothers you about her and her past !

Destroying the good for the perfect. No the Clinton's aren't perfect - but on their WORST day they are light years better than and pedo/subpoena ignoring/lying Republican on ANY DAY. Not exactly attacking the victim, but ignoring a sh*t ton of all the Republican's sins in this effort.

All will face their own fate, but why didn't they push for trump and maxwell and others already publicly named to come in to testify in the same way! And trump's number of golf outings shows that he isn't too busy to appear, so people shouldn't even go there!

Before everyone gets their panties in a knot, I sort of feel like the Clintons want this fight. Isn’t it possibly a back door way to get some of the Epstein info the open?

The biggest mistake lawmakers can make is acting in good faith an Republican's acts of bad faith because they still "believe in the system" and think they can lead by example. There is no faster way to make yourself a "sucker & loser" in this environment.

I need someone to explain to me... if we are following the law, why wouldn't they vote for contempt? I understand they are being targeted. We follow the law regardless of what the other side of the aisle does. No?

Because we've lived through the last ten years and this committee forfeited any presumption of legitimate inquiry when it refused to accept a public hearing as a condition of testimony.

I understand WHY they are doing it, but it doesn't negate the law. Unless I am missing something. By definition, they defied a subpoena multiple times, thus contempt.

Buncha cucks. They think they're still playing by the rules, long after the other side threw the rule book away. Stop bringing kazoos to knife fights, you stupid fuckers!

I can think of reasons why Clintons and the Democrats prefer this. It’s meaningless and ineffective. It shines light on the hypocrisy of the Republicans. And again highlights that the Clintons want all the Epstein files released. It brings attention to the Epstein issue and Trump‘s involvement.

Perhaps. But one thing you’ll never see Republicans do is break ranks. Once Dems began attacking from within the election was over. Feelings for Biden needed to be set aside. Recognizing the real threat was critical. Tlaib, as did many others, put personal feelings ahead of the country. Well done.

Maxwell Frost, too? Sigh. Did none of them understand the Clintons just did not want that "behind closed doors" bullshit, and if they were allowed to testify publicly, they would have been there? Unless I'm wrong about that. But for fuck sake! Release the damn files! Start there!

This may be the single most stupid act the GOP could take. Clinton is Trump with a much higher IQ than Donnie. He’ll have no problem taking down the elites who took part in Epstein rape parties in order to get himself lenience.

We're in trouble. These Democrats have no clue what's going on and the serious shit we're in and yet they're taking the time to do this crap.

If they have voted for contempt charges for EVERYONE who has ever refused to appear for testimony, I give them a reluctant pass. If they have not, then this is BS. If anyone wants info on what’s in the epstein files, congress can get then in their entirety and unredacted any time they want to!!!