From time to time we hear about a politician quoting the Constitution or the Bible and quoting it badly….either they have no idea what either document says or they just make shit up with the hopes that people will not notice…..I have written about numerous violations in the past but the one that I will focus today is the hearings being held by Issa and the IRS…..when the woman from the IRS, Lerner, took the 5th it made a stink….especially from a Congressman from the Tea Party….one Trey Gowdy from South Carolina…it seems Mr. Gowdy took exception to the use of the 5th and said……

“She just testified! She just waived her Fifth amendment right to privilege. You don’t get to tell your side of the story and not be subjected to cross examination!”

May I remind Gowdy what the 5th amendment says……

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

in case that is a bit confusing for Gowdy let me dumb it down for him………

The Fifth Amendment’s right against self-incrimination permits an individual to refuse to disclose information that could be used against him or her in a criminal prosecution. The purpose of this right is to inhibit the government from compelling a confession through force, coercion, or deception. The Self-Incrimination Clause applies to any state or federal legal proceeding, whether it is civil, criminal, administrative, or judicial in nature. This privilege is frequently invoked during the trial phase of legal proceedings, where individuals are placed under oath and asked questions on the witness stand.

He, Gowdy, was showboating for the Peanut Gallery……..I would expect a more professional response especially from a group that carries a copy of the US Constitution in their pocket…..oh wait……I see it is a political prop does not mean they or he have ever read it………

These sanctimonious twats are grading on my last nerve…..the same twats that throw the Constitution in everyone’s at every opportunity…..but until the voters come to their senses and realize what a bunch of self-serving SOBs they elect we will have NO good governance…..and it is politicians like Gowdy that are leading the parade of stupid!

NOTE:  There will be a copy of this sent to Gowdy’s office via email….and if he would like to dispute my conclusion I will gladly have that conversation…..HIS MOVE!