Lois Lerner does not want to testify publicly because of death threats
I am sure Lerner got lots of nasty emails and phone calls. She is widely hated.
But this sounds like a trick to keep her deposition from the public eye.
From one stand point, she is saying her deposition will be so infuriating to the public that her safety will be in jeopardy.
May 14, 2017, 11:50 PM
Rightwire
Someone get her a safe house, and armed guard, and body armor.
There, nice and safe.
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May 14, 2017, 11:59 PM
911Boss
Reap what you sow comes to mind...
What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???
May 15, 2017, 03:14 AM
KMitch200
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Originally posted by mbinky: So she is claiming that the public, against whom she waged political jihad by using her govermental position of power to subjugate purely political enemies, has no right to see her testimony as it may endanger her life?? Should have thought of that before you decided to do the bidding of the left sweetie. Unless what you have to say is classified it ALL needs to be public record.
I agree on every point except for what I bolded. ANY person who uses a federal agency to punish political opponents should be sent to prison whether they are left, right or center. When the feds have a boot on your neck, it certainly doesn't matter if it's the left or right one.
Suck it up Lois. I hope you spend years having to shit in front of other inmates.
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May 15, 2017, 06:16 AM
Sig2340
I bet they were counting on a pardon, didn't get one, and are now playing this card out of fear the LEFT will come after them for tarnishing "Obama's Legacy."
Criticism accepted David. I need to turn my hatred for those two in.
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May 15, 2017, 06:38 AM
CQB60
I wouldn't want to testify either if I was as guilty as sin...
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May 15, 2017, 06:47 AM
Eponym
She is desperate. Her final act of non-responsibility will be kicking and screaming while she is dragged to the gallows.
May 15, 2017, 07:43 AM
Hound Dog
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Originally posted by sdy: I am sure Lerner got lots of nasty emails and phone calls. She is widely hated.
But this sounds like a trick to keep her deposition from the public eye.
From one stand point, she is saying her deposition will be so infuriating to the public that her safety will be in jeopardy.
I'm also convinced that these 'death threats' are simply a cheap ploy to evoke sympathy for her. Liberals LOVE victims. The fastest way to the front of the liberal sympathy line is to be victimized. So, poor widdle lois is getting death threats (implied to be from eevil male Trump supporters) and therefore, should get preferential treatment.
Because she's a victim.
And I agree that her testimony/deposition will further infuriate millions of people across this great nation (as it should). This overt abuse of authority and jack-boot authoritarianism rightfully evokes strong emotions in freedom-loving people.
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May 15, 2017, 07:47 AM
parabellum
Yes, the "I'm getting death threats" stuff is nothing but a horse shit excuse. The corrupt, cowardly bitch was really brave when she was abusing her position and fucking with Americans who dared to have political opinions different than her and her incompetent radical, America-hating boss.
Now that she has to face the music, you can see what she's really made of. She's a coward.
Man up, lady. You wanted to run with the big dogs like you're some kind of fucking bad ass? Here's your chance.
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May 15, 2017, 07:58 AM
joel9507
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Originally posted by JALLEN: I don't want to minimize the impact of getting death threats, having gotten a couple myself, but these days, almost anyone who ends up in the public eye gets at least a few.
You just never know how take them.
Take them seriously, of course. But "Boo Hoo, I did something that really infuriated someone enough they want me dead " is not an excuse to avoid the obligations of the court. There were protections put on Presidential assassins - no reason not to protect evil bureaucrats.
Protect her, sure, but try her, convict her, put her away.
Ooops, sorry that's the next phase.... this is just a civil trial. Make that 'Protect her, try her, bankrupt her.'
May 15, 2017, 08:17 AM
TigerDore
Death threats, my ass. She didn't make enemies of the fascist left, they're her buddies. I want her to testify and I want her to show evidence that her orders to abuse the public trust came straight from the Oval Office.
May 15, 2017, 08:25 AM
parabellum
Every single thing that comes out of that corrupt bitch's mouth is a complete lie. Testify under oath? If God Almighty Himself administered the oath to her, she'd lie to His face and laugh about it.
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May 15, 2017, 08:36 AM
Powers77
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Originally posted by bigdeal: Ok Sigforum attorneys. What stops Lerner from simply showing up for her depo and claiming the fifth again?
Can't tell for sure from the article but this appears to be a Civil suit vs a Criminal suit. Not a lawyer but wouldn't that make a big difference? If it is Civil doesn't that put "contempt of court" into play?
May 15, 2017, 08:56 AM
ChuckWall
Genuine death threats? Or ginned up death threats conveniently provided by Stasi State Obama and pals?
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May 15, 2017, 09:08 AM
JALLEN
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Originally posted by Powers77:
quote:
Originally posted by bigdeal: Ok Sigforum attorneys. What stops Lerner from simply showing up for her depo and claiming the fifth again?
Can't tell for sure from the article but this appears to be a Civil suit vs a Criminal suit. Not a lawyer but wouldn't that make a big difference? If it is Civil doesn't that put "contempt of court" into play?
I am not a lawyer anymore, but was for ~40 years.
The right to remain silent is a Constitutional right, so the type of forum, civil, criminal, etc. doesn't matter. I can't imagine a contempt of court ruling coming from a 5th Amendment claim.
If the testimony is absolutely vital, the witness can be given immunity, but that is at the discretion of the prosecutors and approval of the court. No immunity was offered when District Judge Alcee Hastings was tried for bribery and his briber refused to testify. Hastings could not be convicted criminally, but was impeached, convicted by the Senate and removed from his office. Hastings has been a Congressman for ~25 years now.This message has been edited. Last edited by: JALLEN,
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May 15, 2017, 09:29 AM
feersum dreadnaught
have her put 911 on speed dial on her cell phone.
after all, that is all the other bureaucrats think the rest of us need to protect ourselves from all kinds of threats out there...
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May 15, 2017, 09:52 AM
TigerDore
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Originally posted by parabellum: Every single thing that comes out of that corrupt bitch's mouth is a complete lie. Testify under oath? If God Almighty Himself administered the oath to her, she'd lie to His face and laugh about it.
I agree. I think the benefit of leftist ideology, strictly from a tactical standpoint, is that they are indoctrinated to believe that the end justifies the means, so lying isn't an issue for them. They do it well.
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May 15, 2017, 11:19 AM
Sailor1911
Protect her in solitary confinement.
Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.
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May 15, 2017, 11:32 AM
parabellum
By the way, Lois, I'm so glad that the shit storm you created won't go away. How's that working out for you, you smug crook? See, if you had just done your fucking job, you'd be fine now, no one would be hounding you.
I'll wager that you now wish you had done just that, huh, stupid? Enjoy, Lois. We're just getting started. No peace for you, bitch.
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May 15, 2017, 11:46 AM
PeteF
Why isn't there a criminal investigation into her? She admitted that by taking the 5th, that something suspious/criminal was going on that she knew about. Doesn't that rise to the standard of starting a real investigation, not just a political dog and pony show?
