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Misty » 23 Jan 2020 1:54 pm » wrote: I was specifically referring to during the impeachment hearings in the House.

So were my links.

Misty » 23 Jan 2020 1:54 pm » wrote: I followed them pretty closely and I don't remember the WH actually invoking EP over any of the witnesses that testified.

Like I said, there is a process.

I trust your memory - but I trust my links, more.

I trust your understanding of the process, which I have zero doubt are not your haphazard memories of civics class but rather are information you received from sources that I would not ever read - but again, I trust my links, more.

My link says he invoked. Hill's attorneys say he invoked. Bannon sat and refused to answer questions, manifestly invoking.

But your technical argument and memories from watching are cool, too.

Misty » 23 Jan 2020 1:54 pm » wrote:When the privilege is invoked (in writing), there are usually back and forth negotiations between the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch, where they are supposed to negotiate in good faith in order to reach some kind of accommodation.

Yeah, good faith took the last bus for the coast around 1987. I watched it pull out and distinctly remember the bon voyagee party which was hosted by Bugs Bunny (a personal friend).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTfV_l8AUjU

Misty » 23 Jan 2020 1:54 pm » wrote: The WH did try to say that senior White House aides enjoy 'absolute immunity' from congressional subpoenas in regards to former WH Attorney Don McGahn being subpoenaed, but they were laughed out of court.

If it went to court, it must have been in writing.