Lois Lerner’s Lawyer: Holding Her in Contempt Would Be ‘Un-American’

Wall Street Journal ^ | 4-28-2014 | John D. McKinnon

[smoothsailing]

Lois Lerner

[smoothsailing]

What we gonna do now, Miss Lois?

[Olog-hai]

Straight out of the “black rage” and “affluenza” department.

[Paladin2]

The House is obviously controlled by the Koch Broz.

[rktman]

And let’s not forget, part of the republicrats war on women. Wouldn’t receive this sort of treatment if she were a man.

[hoosiermama]

Hysterical! Lock her up and throw away the key!

[cripplecreek]

He requested “an opportunity to present to the House the reasons why it should not hold Ms. Lerner in contempt waste more time.”

[ScottinVA]

More of that liberal “conservatives are un-American” talking point. That’s what the darkside is going with this year.

[Sacajaweau]

I can see where she is acting in her own behalf where the 5th would apply. But she’s a government employee acting as an agent not a private citizen.

[Billthedrill]

The very definition of "American" allows high government officials to abuse their powers of office against innocent citizens? First I'd heard. Apparently my old civics course needs a revision.

Jail her.

[Tzimisce]

Ever been on the receiving end of IRS scrutiny?

[jazusamo]

You suppose Taylor also thinks it’s un-American for a POTUS to use the IRS illegally for patisan politics? Sure he does. /s

[stanne]

Great...Well, Cruz is out campaigning on abolishing the IRS, and if he gets that through, after the crucifixion it will take, then Lois Lerner will join other deserving criminals

[Amagi]

Cue the world’s tiniest violin on 3 ... 3... 1.

[C210N]

I agree!

No need for the interim step of contempt. Go directly for the gallows.

[Organic Panic]

Unamerican is not tarring and feathering this vile woman and riding her out of town on a rail.

[wastoute]

He is right, of course. She should not be held in contempt. She should be held in prison

[jospehm20]

Yes. This hag needs to be dealt with severely.

[Focault's Pendulum]

I can see where she is acting in her own behalf where the 5th would apply. But she’s a government employee acting as an agent not a private citizen.

Interesting but moot point.

She waived privilege.

[BenLurkin]

The “Death to America” crowd is now saying with a straight face that to fight for the Republic is “un-American”

[Focault's Pendulum]

Cue the world’s tiniest violin on 3 ... 3... 1.

Sorry I'm late on the count. I was busy watching Lerner waive her 5th amendment privilege away.