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Schiff Threatens Republicans: Don't Criticize the Whistleblower During Public Impeachment Hearings..
Townhall.com ^ | November 12, 2019 | Katie Pavlich

Posted on 11/12/2019 1:38:12 PM PST by jazusamo

Full title: Schiff Threatens Republicans: Don't Criticize the Whistleblower During Public Impeachment Hearings or Else

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff is threatening Republican lawmakers ahead of the first public impeachment inquiry hearing on Wednesday and warning that any criticism of the whistleblower could prompt an Ethics Committee investigation. Schiff is also going out of his way to protect the Biden's from scrutiny.

"As explained in my November 9, 2019, response to the Ranking Member, it is important to underscore that the House's impeachment inquiry, and the Committee, will not serve as venues for any Member to further the same sham investigations into the Bidens or into debunked conspiracies about the 2016 U.S. election interference that President Trump pressed Ukraine to undertake for his personal political benefit," Schiff wrote in a memo to the Committee laying out the rules for the hearing. "Nor will the Committee facilitate any efforts by President Trump or his allies to threaten intimidate, or retaliate against the whistleblower who courageously and lawfully raised concerns about the President's conduct."

Whistleblower started Trump-Ukraine matter, framed issue in way House Dems have adopted for impeachment. Now Chairman Schiff orders GOP: Do not talk about whistleblower in impeachment hearings. If you do, you'll hear from Ethics Committee. http://ow.ly/MrCy50x8W76


Despite Schiff's assertions and threats, asking simple questions about bias or political connections of a whistleblower isn't "intimidation" or "retaliation." Further and as Matt has detailed , there is no law that prevents the name of the whistleblower from becoming public. There's certainly no law that prevents Republican members of Congress from talking about a whistleblower in broad or specific terms during congressional hearings. This is especially true given this "impeachment" inquiry was launched by a whistleblower -- who with second hand knowledge -- claimed a July 25 phone call President Trump had with Ukrainian President Zelensky was inappropriate.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: adamschiff; ciaramella; coup; house; houseintelcom; impeachment; impeachmenthearings; littleceasar; presidenttrump; schiff; schiffthreats; trump; ushouse; whistleblower; witchhunt
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To: jazusamo

I wish for once I could be in Congress to get in little adam schiff’s face, to say the least. I would turn him every which way but loose. To hell with professional courtesy.

I don’t know what is wrong with these Republicans sitting back and letting the little fool spit in their face.

For instance, tomorrow, the Republicans should interrupt, get nasty, like I have seen the democrats do in hearings when a Republican gets close to exposing one of their pet thugs.


101 posted on 11/12/2019 3:34:53 PM PST by odawg
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To: jazusamo

When corruption is taking place in full public view, it ought to be possible to do something to cause it to stop.


102 posted on 11/12/2019 3:35:19 PM PST by savedbygrace (To Dims: This is sarcasm)
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To: Trump Girl Kit Cat

Exactly


103 posted on 11/12/2019 3:37:35 PM PST by italianquaker
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To: jazusamo

“...warning that any criticism of the whistleblower could prompt an Ethics Committee investigation. Schiff is also going out of his way to protect the Biden’s from scrutiny.”

FYAS. FYDNC. FYWB. FYMSM. FYRINOS. FYNP. FYJN. All of you can GFYS and the jackass you rode in on. These are self-described the guardians of democracy and the rule of law? HAH!


104 posted on 11/12/2019 3:39:37 PM PST by Eleutheria5 (If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
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To: Eleutheria5

You covered that pretty well, much better than I could have. :^)


105 posted on 11/12/2019 3:44:18 PM PST by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: odawg

“I wish for once I could be in Congress...”

There is a dire need for more of US in Congress.


106 posted on 11/12/2019 3:49:35 PM PST by Captain7seas (UN EXIT!)
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To: jazusamo

Is there really a whistleblower? I have not seen one or heard one. Perhaps this is something the democrats made up to extend their impeachment scam. If there is a whistleblower, let us hear from him Schiff.


107 posted on 11/12/2019 3:51:04 PM PST by maxwellsmart_agent
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To: jazusamo

Someone needs to send Shifty a box of feathers for Christmas with a note ‘The tar is on the way’.


108 posted on 11/12/2019 3:57:38 PM PST by GreyHoundSailor
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To: jazusamo

Ethics committee? That beady-eyed turd, that Gumby made of turds instead of clay should be hauled in front of the ethics committee in shackles, he’s so dishonest.


109 posted on 11/12/2019 3:58:49 PM PST by Eleutheria5 (If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
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To: jazusamo

Shiff is sweating the small stuff


110 posted on 11/12/2019 4:00:12 PM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. N.C. +12) Progressives are existential American enemies)
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To: jazusamo
Show some balls, Republicans! Every damn one of you should criticize Ciamerella.
111 posted on 11/12/2019 4:02:56 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would be have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Eleutheria5

Amen...Schiff doesn’t know the meaning of honest, someone should teach it to him the hard way.


112 posted on 11/12/2019 4:07:38 PM PST by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

...its no longer a quid pro quo now its “Bribery”...
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Their voters didn’t understand quid pro quo, so they now have to use alternative language.

But if they want to reach the illegals, they need to call it compensacion. Or maybe they could try soborno.

I am exhausted and I simply want all progs to go away and let POTUS do the job he was elected to while the conspirators are jailed and fined to the extent of their entire wealth.

I so hope and pray all the Standard Hotel garbage becomes public. Schiff needs outted,


113 posted on 11/12/2019 4:31:19 PM PST by reformedliberal
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To: Thank You Rush

Poor shifty is really out to lunch, isn’t he? I bet he doesn’t know daylight from dark. How does he manage to stay out of the looney bin, I wonder?
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Notice how Nadler has disappeared from public view?

I wonder if Nancy has had enough of all of them and is allowing this farce in order to totally eviscerate Schiffty?

I doubt a *threat* of an Ethics Committee Investigation will deter Nunes and Jordan and the Freedom Caucus. All the ethics violations are on the prog side. I hope they say “Bring it!”


114 posted on 11/12/2019 4:41:14 PM PST by reformedliberal
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To: jazusamo

Yeah, well, $shitForBrains, you’ll shite bricks too if you got a square butthole and you’re well-fed. This a$$clown needs to be arrested and tried for treason. Enough is enough.


115 posted on 11/12/2019 4:46:39 PM PST by lgjhn23 (It's easy to be liberal when you're dumber than a box of rocks.)
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To: jazusamo

Dear Mr. President:

You have an army of us out here, ready and willing, if you need help.

Do us a favor: Need help, please...

Getting damn tired of Schiff and his Nazi bullsh*t.


116 posted on 11/12/2019 4:51:52 PM PST by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: eyedigress

“This is all they have, hence This only an inquiry...””

That’s the way I see it too....they’re sure going about it in a way they hope to totally confuse anyone paying attention for sure. Not done according to Hoyle. We need Hoyle! My gosh - they need rules and they’ve thrown that book out the window!


117 posted on 11/12/2019 4:55:58 PM PST by Thank You Rush
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To: timestax
Rehearsals. Don't forget rehearsals for the whistleblowers and leakers.


118 posted on 11/12/2019 4:56:32 PM PST by HotHunt (Been there. Done that.)
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To: shelterguy

He’s weak, he has a weak case. Sufficient, though, to bring down our nation, it’s clear.

That’s because the good guys are weaker.

Like the running from the bear thing.. you know.


119 posted on 11/12/2019 4:56:49 PM PST by coaster123 (Distrust everyone under fifty.)
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To: reformedliberal

I don’t expect Jordan or Nunes to take a back seat at this “lynching”......I hope they all use that word tomorrow. I don’t know if I can even stand to watch the clown show...We’ve already seen more than we ever wanted to see of them. They’re all looking a little worse for wear, don’t you think? Love it!! Nancy looks like ANYTHING that is suitable to put in writing here!


120 posted on 11/12/2019 4:58:30 PM PST by Thank You Rush
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