cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/41968573
On Wednesday, nine Democrats voted with Republicans to hold Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress, while three Democrats voted to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt.
If the full House votes in favour, the Department of Justice would decide whether to prosecute the charges, which is a misdemeanour offence punishable by a fine up to $100,000 (£74,500) and imprisonment up to a year.
In a statement, Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer urged the full House to hold the Clintons in contempt, saying his committee had sent a “clear message” that “no one is above the law, and justice must be applied equally—regardless of position, pedigree, or prestige”.
The Clintons had contended the subpoenas - a legal orders to provide testimony - were “nothing more than a ploy to attempt to embarrass political rivals, as President Trump has directed”.
What the fuck? Was it not clear from context that “I don’t give a fuck about the Clintons” meant “I don’t give a fuck about protecting them from the consequences of their actions?”
Clearly you’re looking for something to be outraged about, but my comment ain’t it.
Personally it wasn’t clear from the context. I read it as “I don’t care about the Clintons” meaning “I don’t want to hear or see news about the Clintons” which, when followed by “and neither should anyone else” kinda makes it read like “this article is not news and no one should care” but that’s just how I read it. I appreciate you clarifying though