The meat of what happens here is that Issa questions Holder about the wiretaps and Holder essentially blames Bush, justifying their handling of the wiretap applications based on how the Bush administration handled similar applications. But during Issa’s intense questioning of Holder, Democrats Sheila Jackson Lee and Mel Watt ran interference for him, constantly interrupting over Issa’s refusal to allow Holder to use up his time filibustering. Democrat Ranking member Conyers steps into the fray after the questioning to object to Issa’s style of questioning.

Basically the Democrats turned what was legitimate and necessary questioning of Holder into a circus:




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Tim
Tim

Though I don't agree with Holder on many fronts..

I see clearly this is a Circus Court to Hang Holder out by One Bastard Neocon..

This is about sh--ing on the Obama Administration...

The Obstructionist are in gear and full speed ahead...

NCHokie02
NCHokie02

Issa was awesome there. I think I liked his smack down of Sheila-Jackson Lee more than anything. He didn't miss a beat when she interrupted him. He jumped right at her. I'm still amazed at how she continues to get re-elected and how Issa is from CA.

richarddonna
richarddonna

Lee, Watt and Conger's all celebrated the death of Terry. They love it when cops are killed. So does Bill Ayers and all his friends.

VirusX
VirusX

Quite frankly, I can't feel much sympathy for Issa and his frustration, nor anyone else on that panel that is actually trying to get to the bottom of this (meaning anybody but DNC members). They should've threatened him with Contempt of Congress charges, the first time he failed to produce documentation, then gone through with it, in short order. HolderCo. should've been arrested and left to cool their asses in JAIL. Split them all up, so they can't synchronize their stories, and make sure they're in a cell with somebody with a name variation of Bubba or Bertha. Furthermore, a warrant should've been sought by a special investigator (possibly a former DOJ attorney) for full access to Holder's email, every paper in his office, associates' email and paperwork effects, all flash drives, laptops, palmtops, text messages, instant messages, phone records, etc. Anything that could've been utilized to communicate with anyone else, in reference to this case.

As for Conyers, I wish I'd've slapped his stupid face, the last time I got into it with him, at the Novi Public Library. The leftists continually interrupted Issa, and we all know why: to help Holder stonewall. As for Conyers, he pissed away valuable time opining about how 'poorly' Holder was treated, when he could've been asking questions, himself, to get to the bottom of this. I don't have much more respect for attorneys, and think they should all, pretty much, be drummed out of government as the majority of them have shown what lying, conniving snake oil salesmen they really are, but that aside, Conyers has schooling as an attorney. That means he should've known what kinds of questions to ask. He's just as corrupt as his promiscuous wife (and I know, because I've got somebody that knew her pretty well), and hopefully less than one step from stepping into an orange jumpsuit, himself. Just like when Clinton was being impeached, the DNC stepped forward, not because they believed an injustice was being done, but because they were condoning the actions of one of their peers, if only tacitly, in some cases.

ApplePie101
ApplePie101

Stay on the offense and keep democrats on the defense.

Alan
Alan

I can't imagine what the hold up is now that Issa has the damaging evidence of wire taps.

He isn't going to get any further information now that Holder has his cronies running interference.

James Weisinger
James Weisinger

the wiretape paper work was given to Issa from a mole inside the DOJ

Galatiansch2vs20
Galatiansch2vs20

More pressure from citizens on Congress to do try Holder for treason?

destroyer_of_moonbats
destroyer_of_moonbats

this country is toast as long as we keep electing ppl like shiela jackson lee and eric holder.

Galatiansch2vs20
Galatiansch2vs20

Wasn't Holder appointed by President Obama? Sad he and Lee were ever elected.

bannie2
bannie2

Where is this streaming online?

James Weisinger
James Weisinger

go to c-span website and you can watch most of it there. the whole almost 4 hours has not been posted yet

Smith Smith
Smith Smith

something I always thought of but never see. When we win in Nov, will we not have full access to all of the documents with our side in control? They can't run and hide forever or is there some on written law says you can't do that?

Seems stuff like this from both sides happen and when other party takes control it is never heard of again and I hope this doesn't happen yet again!!!!

Mark Adam
Mark Adam

It's quite apparent why corruption runs rampant within the halls of Congress! We are ruled by a criminal syndicate.

Joe
Joe

Get a load of this

Holder Claims Emails Using Words 'Fast and Furious' Don't Refer to Operation 'Fast and Furious'...

http://cnsnews.com/news/article/holder-claims-emails-using-words-fast-and-furious-don-t-refer-operation-fast-and

Issa is being played for a Big Fool

Gunny G Alz
Gunny G Alz

The ENTIRE OBAMA REGIME needs to be arrested and indicted for crimes ranging from Treason to violating their Oath of Offices.

www.theantiliberalzone.com

badbadlibs
badbadlibs

Nice site! Loved the youtube video on the Walker win! That should have been George Soros playing the part of hitler!

Tim Jaggers
Tim Jaggers

Calling Shelia Jackson-Lee a lady is an insult to ladies.

Issa was right to interrupt Holder because Holder was trying to not actually answering the question asked, he was trying to spew BS. Conyers needs to be voted out ASAP.

bindare
bindare

Maybe it's time for all elected Republicans to clamor for a Independent Prosecutor, (a real independent). There are crimes here that go to the core of this administration and the Democrat Party.

bindare
bindare

Maybe it's time for all elected Republicans to clamor for a Independent Prosecutor, (a real independent). There are crimes here that go to the core of this administration and the Democrat Party.

actionsspeaklouder
actionsspeaklouder

People have been calling for an Independent Prosecutor for a long, long time. I have written my congressman at least 3 times asking for such (first 2 times I asked, the 3rd time I demanded). I am very disappointed with how this is being handled. Issa is too patient and it appears that nothing is going to happen to these liars and murderers. All we get is a despicable dog and pony show - to appease the masses. It's not appeasing - it's a joke and infuriating. Either do something about these liars or shut up. They all look like fools.

Hologram5
Hologram5

So it appears with the birds of a color flocking to protect holder that holder can't even hold his own under questioning. How pathetic is that? Sheila jackson lee needs to be run out of the country like the effing pathetic traitor she is. Women like her make me sick and make a bad name or honorable black people world wide.

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

This is why he has had to be brought before Congress on eight different occasions. Eventually the questions will all get asked and he will be forced to answer or be forced to admit he cares little for the law. Either way, he will get outed.

The likes of Sheila Jackson Lee, Conyers, and Watt are just putting their agendas out in the open for all to see here. One would think that it would serve to have them defeated at the polls, should their constituents ever get a clue.

James Weisinger
James Weisinger

he has not really been brought before Congress all those times.

The hearings with the Judiciary Committee in both the Senate and House are required to have 2 meetings a year with the Attorney General.

Only One meeting with Issa's Committee has been exclusively for Fast and Furious

dont forget Quigley from Illinois who said F&F started under bush

Marjan
Marjan

I can't stomach this. This chicago thug is crooked to the core.

Trust1TG
Trust1TG

Corruption is spelled: H.O.L.D.E.R.

Alternative spelling: O.B.A.M.A.

Third alternative spelling: R.O.M.N.E.Y.

kong1967
kong1967

Romney isn't even in office, so how is he corrupt? You don't like him so you just as well get the accusations going before he even starts?

nibblesyble
nibblesyble

I think Trust was lumping Romney in that bunch because of how he conducted his brutal campaign. He is not being let off the hook by a lot of former Newt/Rick supporters...nor should he be either.

kong1967
kong1967

Lol, but that's not corruption.....that's politics. I'm not excusing him by any means. I hope he is just as brutal or even more so with Obama, but it appears like he's going to take the gloves off for him. He got it backwards. It would have been better off to save his brutal attacks for Obama.

Captain_Maynard
Captain_Maynard

As great as Mr Issa's line of questioning was, I'm convinced there are no two ways about this matter. Holder belongs in the highest-security prison we have in this country and for life! His DOJ is a devilish sham! Holder is a murderer and guilty of attempting to subvert the US constition's 2nd amendment right to bear arms. And the Democrats who have being helping Holder stonewall in these hearings should be sent to the same prisons, for being accessories to Holder AFTER THE FACT!

Maynard.

badbadlibs
badbadlibs

Well said, Captain! Again! I like your style.

FutureOnePercent
FutureOnePercent

Sheila Jackson, the professional loud-mouth.

Joe
Joe

She actually has a shingle on her office door!

"PROFESSIONAL LOUD MOUTH"

brendawatkins
brendawatkins

Holder has done this in ALL of the hearings they've had on this topic.. taking up time, so that they can ask LESS questions .. questions that he won't have to answer, CONVENIENTLY! It's NO mistake on Holder's part and Issa knows that.. he has EVERY RIGHT to lose his patience with this piece of crap! If I were on the committee they'd have to throw me out of there! I would've have lost my patience a LONG TIME AGO and there wouldn't be any hiding that fact. In my opinion Issa is being NICE!

badbadlibs
badbadlibs

Why can't holder be held in contempt? He holds America in contempt.

I've come to the conclusion that democrats should be banished to another planet.

James Weisinger
James Weisinger

the speaker has not brought up the contempt charge yet because

they might not have the votes to win. and if you dont have the votes and still bring it to the floor and Lose, you are not going to be looking too smart.

There is also a report that Boehner wants more specifics into the contempt charge

Libertyship46
Libertyship46

I'm still not understanding why an independent prosecutor hasn't been named for this. The Department of Justice is obviously doing nothing about this, so the only way anybody is going to force their hand is by getting an independent prosecutor. Since the Republicans control the House, can't they just name one? If Issa now has proof that high-ranking members at DOJ knew about this, isn't it time to start pressing criminal chargers for at the very least perjury? I'm just not understanding why the Republicans don't just act on this on their own.

freenca
freenca

The Senate has to try an impeachment, so that would not go anywhere with Snagglepuss Harry in charge.

Libertyship46
Libertyship46

I'm still not understanding why an independent prosecutor hasn't been named for this. The Department of Justice is obviously doing nothing about this, so the only way anybody is going to force their hand is by getting an independent prosecutor. Since the Republicans control the House, can't they just name one? If Issa now has proof that high-ranking members at DOJ knew about this, isn't it time to start pressing criminal chargers for at the very least perjury? I'm just not understanding why the Republicans don't just act on this on their own.

Josh
Josh

Wouldn't it just be better to have Holder arrested. They could take him to a holding facility and water-board him. Freakin' traitor.

Sorry for the outburst there, but anybody else in the US would be in jail for withholding information for 18 months...

Joe
Joe

NO WORRIES

Let it ALL out !

911Infidel
911Infidel

So Mr Axlefraud was wrong, its the Demoratz that can't handle the truth. And I see a little "gangbanger politics" being applied here by the interupters. You know, something between critical race theory, and "I cannot prosecute my people."