I think the Obama administration contempt reaches further than that of Congress: I think he’s guilty of contempt of America, the U. S. Constitution, and the American people.
Exactly what I was thinking. So why can these things not be criminal contempt?
Contempt Power: The power of a public institution (as Congress or a cout) to punish someone who shows contempt for the process, orders, or proceedings of that institution.(color me guilty)
Contempt:a) The act or state of despising;
b) Conduct that defies the authority or dignity of a court or legislature -- because such conduct interferes with the administration of justice, it is punishable by fine or imprisonment;
c) Disregard of, or disobedience to, the rules or orders of a legislative or judicial body ... as to disturb the proceedings or tho impair the respect due to such a body;
d)An act that obstructs justice or attacks the integrity of the court;
e)Deliberate interference with the duties or powers of Congress.
Why should such "contempt" apply only to courts and Congress? Why should they not apply to the Constitution that created them?
Under definition (e), why could not most Congresscritters be found guilty of "contempt of Congress" by their deliberate interference with the LEGITIMATE duties and powers of Congress -- AS DEFINED IN THE U.S. CONSTITUTION?