The House Impeachment Managers have requested that Trump be called to testify (would love to see him testify for eleven hours, like Hillary Clinton did, without ever refusing to answer a question and without taking the Fifth Amendment), but they do not have the authority to subpoena him to do so.
The subpoena power rests with the Senate. And while it is unlikely that the Senate would vote to subpoena Trump, he really should be subpoenaed.
Because he is also subject to other possible separate criminal charges in state courts and federal courts (unless he pocketed a secret self-pardon, though that would likely not withstand a legal challenge), he could invoke his right against self-incrimination.
He could invoke the Fifth Amendment.
But forcing Trump to TAKE THE FIFTH AMENDMENT, and then run and endless loop of all the many times he said that anyone taking the Fifth was essentially confessing their guilt, would make for delicious irony and juicy political ads that would be run endlessly against his most devoted supporters for years to come.
Oh, and also back it up with footage of Hillary testifying, and remind everyone that she testified for ELEVEN HOURS and never refused to answer a question nor invoked the Fifth.
I did not anticipate so many to interpret the “bok” to be a reference to another cartoonist. I honestly didn’t even think of that. I don’t have a personal thing with that dude or ever think about him. That would be weird. “Bok” is the sound a chicken makes. I hope this doesn’t disappoint you too much. But like a song, you can interpret it any way you want. I just want you to be happy (that’s what my ex-girlfriend used to say).
Mr. Chicken, Did you incite the Capitol riot by sending your terrorists to overthrow the United States Government? BOK! I take NO responsibility. I’m a chicken.
Republicans demand that no witnesses be called… later, they will claim that the impeachment trial was unfair and dishonest because no witnesses were called…
Seditionist Senator Josh Hawley (Fascist-Missouri) sings:
“When I was a punk folks had reason
To expect someday I’d commit treason
I did my best to prove them right
When I told a mob of traitors to go out and fight"
(When he told a mob of traitors to go out and fight)
“And though the Biggest Lie was nothing but a ruse
They revolted just for me (also Trump and Cruz)"
(And though the Biggest Lie was nothing but a ruse
They revolted just for him—also Trump and Cruz
[At this point I lost interest, because it’s just too damn depressing that we’re even bothering to pretend that enough Republicans care even the TINIEST DAMN FREAKIN’ bit about their country to convict Traitor Trump.]
Some ‘errors’ in life turn out to be great discoveries. Take the wallpaper cleaner that didn’t clean wallpaper, but was very profitable as a child’s toy we call Silly Putty. Think positive. Bok could become a successful sign painter.
Concretionist about 3 years ago
Well THAT’s a clever use of the perennial sippy cup. “Bok” indeed. And “Chip-chip-chip” too.
DD Wiz Premium Member about 3 years ago
The House Impeachment Managers have requested that Trump be called to testify (would love to see him testify for eleven hours, like Hillary Clinton did, without ever refusing to answer a question and without taking the Fifth Amendment), but they do not have the authority to subpoena him to do so.
The subpoena power rests with the Senate. And while it is unlikely that the Senate would vote to subpoena Trump, he really should be subpoenaed.
Because he is also subject to other possible separate criminal charges in state courts and federal courts (unless he pocketed a secret self-pardon, though that would likely not withstand a legal challenge), he could invoke his right against self-incrimination.
He could invoke the Fifth Amendment.
But forcing Trump to TAKE THE FIFTH AMENDMENT, and then run and endless loop of all the many times he said that anyone taking the Fifth was essentially confessing their guilt, would make for delicious irony and juicy political ads that would be run endlessly against his most devoted supporters for years to come.
Oh, and also back it up with footage of Hillary testifying, and remind everyone that she testified for ELEVEN HOURS and never refused to answer a question nor invoked the Fifth.
danketaz Premium Member about 3 years ago
Eh, you see one big dumb cluck, you’ve seen them all.
Daeder about 3 years ago
Why does the sippy cup say “Bok”? Did Chip help Clay with this cartoon?
braindead Premium Member about 3 years ago
Baghdad Bok would probably testify that it’s perfectly OK to attempt a violent overthrow of the American government.
It’s OKAY If A Republican Does It. No matter what it is.
.
#TraitorTrump
sevaar777 about 3 years ago
Love the “Bok” sippy cup! “Bok” is a delusional, megalomaniacal “cartoonist” who would gladly wear a quarter-ton chicken suit for the Orange Fuerer.
PraiseofFolly about 3 years ago
RE: “BOK” on the snippy cup — I immediately thought of the opening theme to the 1960s cartoon, “Super Chicken”:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xRYJ8SL-xLE
Dani Rice about 3 years ago
I think “BOK” is chicken-talk. By refusing to testify, trump is proving he is a chicken. Sometimes the easiest explanation is the most obvious one.
eclairewl Premium Member about 3 years ago
What is BOK? Body of knowledge?
Michael G. about 3 years ago
Screw you all! Why should he be held liable for what he told people to do?
Masterskrain Premium Member about 3 years ago
So, what IS the difference between trump and a 245 pound chicken?? About 50 pounds of fat!
clayjonz creator about 3 years ago
I did not anticipate so many to interpret the “bok” to be a reference to another cartoonist. I honestly didn’t even think of that. I don’t have a personal thing with that dude or ever think about him. That would be weird. “Bok” is the sound a chicken makes. I hope this doesn’t disappoint you too much. But like a song, you can interpret it any way you want. I just want you to be happy (that’s what my ex-girlfriend used to say).
Ally2005 about 3 years ago
Mr. Chicken, Did you incite the Capitol riot by sending your terrorists to overthrow the United States Government? BOK! I take NO responsibility. I’m a chicken.
Frankfreak about 3 years ago
Why did the chicken tell his followers to cross the road…
ferddo about 3 years ago
Republicans demand that no witnesses be called… later, they will claim that the impeachment trial was unfair and dishonest because no witnesses were called…
Radish the wordsmith about 3 years ago
Totally stupid racist Trump the seditionist would indict himself within 3 minutes.
Godfreydaniel about 3 years ago
Seditionist Senator Josh Hawley (Fascist-Missouri) sings:
“When I was a punk folks had reason
To expect someday I’d commit treason
I did my best to prove them right
When I told a mob of traitors to go out and fight"
(When he told a mob of traitors to go out and fight)
“And though the Biggest Lie was nothing but a ruse
They revolted just for me (also Trump and Cruz)"
(And though the Biggest Lie was nothing but a ruse
They revolted just for him—also Trump and Cruz
[At this point I lost interest, because it’s just too damn depressing that we’re even bothering to pretend that enough Republicans care even the TINIEST DAMN FREAKIN’ bit about their country to convict Traitor Trump.]
grumpypophobart about 3 years ago
Chicken, indeed. Has the spine of a jellyfish. Bok, bok, Bokaw!!!
Kip W about 3 years ago
“He’s a chicken, I tell ya! A GIANT CHICKEN!!” —every Chicken Boo cartoon
The Love of Money is . . . about 3 years ago
Some ‘errors’ in life turn out to be great discoveries. Take the wallpaper cleaner that didn’t clean wallpaper, but was very profitable as a child’s toy we call Silly Putty. Think positive. Bok could become a successful sign painter.