Another lie debunked- Democratic secret hearings

[Syriusly]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

You can try all you like, but you will never be able to justify the closed door kangaroo court that we are seeing now.

You do know that the minority party has members on these committees that have access to the proceedings right?

Phony allegations make the Trumpsters look desperate.

If you are gagged and have your hands tied, not permitted to ask questions or participate, those are NOT members on the committee. They are hostages to the Chairman.

Do the rest of us a favor and realize that telling them to sit down, shut up, and don't talk about this outside these doors, means they are NOT participants.

For all practicality, Republicans are not involved in these proceedings.

Except of course that the Republicans can ask questions of witnesses just like the Democrats can.

Except for that.

You know- just like the closed Benghazi hearings that the GOP had no issue with.

 

[Syriusly]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

You can try all you like, but you will never be able to justify the closed door kangaroo court that we are seeing now.

You do know that the minority party has members on these committees that have access to the proceedings right?

Phony allegations make the Trumpsters look desperate.

If you are gagged and have your hands tied, not permitted to ask questions or participate, those are NOT members on the committee. They are hostages to the Chairman.

Do the rest of us a favor and realize that telling them to sit down, shut up, and don't talk about this outside these doors, means they are NOT participants.

For all practicality, Republicans are not involved in these proceedings.

Better check that gag again. The minority members get equal time with each witness they interview. They cannot call their own witnesses. Exactly like previous investigations led by Republicans. They cannot subpoena witnesses. Exactly like previous investigations led by Republicans. Furthermore, in the previous impeachment inquiries the minorities were given the power call and even to subpoena relevant witnesses but the majority always had the right to veto any subpoena put forward by the minority.

Where are you getting this information from, Schiff? LOL

Regardless, if they are gagged and unable to use the information and ONLY Schiff is permitted to use the information, then there is no practical participation by the GOP.

The statement that the minority is sitting on the committee is meaningless. They may as well not be for all the authority and rights they enjoy.

Where are you getting this information from? Your Orange Messiah? The meetings are confidential right now- just like the Benghazi confidential hearings were.

 

[Syriusly]

The reason for the closed door kangaroo court that we are seeing now is Dems are not focused on 2020 like Repubs are. Dems are still trying to win 2016, while Repubs are focused on winning 2020.

Was that the reason for the GOP closed door Benghazi kangaroo court?

 

[EvMetro]

Was that the reason for the GOP closed door Benghazi kangaroo court?

It is the reason for the closed door kangaroo court we are seeing NOW. Here, read it again, and you will see:

The reason for the closed door kangaroo court that we are seeing now is Dems are not focused on 2020 like Repubs are. Dems are still trying to win 2016, while Repubs are focused on winning 2020.

 

[Butch_Coolidge]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

The kool-aid you’re drinking, is really Shifts piss. Enjoy [emoji4].


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[Butch_Coolidge]

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[Butch_Coolidge]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

The control freak Democrats excused their crimes in order to point out their distress with a President who calls their every mangy lie and projected their own bads on the rest of the world.

Soft brains, fulla prunes.

You are excusing and supporting the most corrupt president in united states history.

Nah. That was oboe.


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[CWayne]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

You can try all you like, but you will never be able to justify the closed door kangaroo court that we are seeing now.

You do know that the minority party has members on these committees that have access to the proceedings right?

Phony allegations make the Trumpsters look desperate.

If you are gagged and have your hands tied, not permitted to ask questions or participate, those are NOT members on the committee. They are hostages to the Chairman.

Do the rest of us a favor and realize that telling them to sit down, shut up, and don't talk about this outside these doors, means they are NOT participants.

For all practicality, Republicans are not involved in these proceedings.

Except of course that the Republicans can ask questions of witnesses just like the Democrats can.

Except for that.

You know- just like the closed Benghazi hearings that the GOP had no issue with.

Who told you that, the liar Schiff?

 

[Butch_Coolidge]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

I don't care about that-today's secret meetings are a slap in the face to all of us, and we can resist their coup here and now. And I don't care about Trump or Biden-this is about OUR congress and how it is run. WAKE UP! Don't be one of those obedient Democrat donkeys.

STFU. This is about a president abusing his power and who is in violation of the law.

So you’re not voting for him again?


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[Third Party]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

I don't care about that-today's secret meetings are a slap in the face to all of us, and we can resist their coup here and now. And I don't care about Trump or Biden-this is about OUR congress and how it is run. WAKE UP! Don't be one of those obedient Democrat donkeys.

STFU. This is about a president abusing his power and who is in violation of the law.

So you’re not voting for him again?


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He did vote for him-Educated Blacks for Trump.

 

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Benghazi was about national security issues and democrats had access just like republicans. The secret impeachment hearings are about the ongoing political coup while democrats leak selected (edited?) testimony to morons in the media.

This is as well, why do you think it was held in the SCIF room.

46 republican's are allowed to ask questions in the grand jury of the house impeachment inquiry.

Not a coup, tramp did it all by himself with help from Barr and Giuliani.

What the hell is the SCIF room? The point is that elected democrats had the same access to Benghazi evidence as republicans did. The left thinks it's not a political coup because the targets "brought it on themselves"? This is Banana Republic politics almost word for word.

 

[Butch_Coolidge]

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[Syriusly]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

You can try all you like, but you will never be able to justify the closed door kangaroo court that we are seeing now.

You do know that the minority party has members on these committees that have access to the proceedings right?

Phony allegations make the Trumpsters look desperate.

If you are gagged and have your hands tied, not permitted to ask questions or participate, those are NOT members on the committee. They are hostages to the Chairman.

Do the rest of us a favor and realize that telling them to sit down, shut up, and don't talk about this outside these doors, means they are NOT participants.

For all practicality, Republicans are not involved in these proceedings.

Except of course that the Republicans can ask questions of witnesses just like the Democrats can.

Except for that.

You know- just like the closed Benghazi hearings that the GOP had no issue with.

Who told you that, the liar Schiff?

Who told you otherwise- the liar Donald Trump?

LOL

What's really happening inside the impeachment inquiry room stormed by Republicans
At each hearing, at least a dozen lawmakers — often more — sit along a rectangular table, Republicans on the right, Democrats on the left, said Rep. Harley Rouda (D-Laguna Beach). Each side gets equal time to ask questions.

Forty-seven Republican lawmakers from three House committees — Intelligence, Foreign Affairs and Oversight — have been allowed to attend and participate in all of the depositions of the eight diplomats and government officials brought in to testify so far.

 

[Syriusly]

Benghazi was about national security issues and democrats had access just like republicans. The secret impeachment hearings are about the ongoing political coup while democrats leak selected (edited?) testimony to morons in the media.

This is as well, why do you think it was held in the SCIF room.

46 republican's are allowed to ask questions in the grand jury of the house impeachment inquiry.

Not a coup, tramp did it all by himself with help from Barr and Giuliani.

What the hell is the SCIF room? The point is that elected democrats had the same access to Benghazi evidence as republicans did. The left thinks it's not a political coup because the targets "brought it on themselves"? This is Banana Republic politics almost word for word.

The SCIF room is where the secret Benghazi hearings were held.

The Right thinks this is a coup- because well this impeachment threatens your Orange Messiah.

Only you Trumpettes would think that impeachment- as provided for in the Constitution- would be a coup.

 

[Syriusly]

Was that the reason for the GOP closed door Benghazi kangaroo court?

It is the reason for the closed door kangaroo court we are seeing NOW. Here, read it again, and you will see:

The reason for the closed door kangaroo court that we are seeing now is Dems are not focused on 2020 like Repubs are. Dems are still trying to win 2016, while Repubs are focused on winning 2020.

Did you have any objection to all of the previous 'kangaroo courts' held by the GOP?

For Benghazi for example.

Republicans are focused on only one thing- trying to protect themselves from Trump's wrath.

 

[sartre play]

Again, interviews with impeachment witnesses conducted by 13 Dems & 9 Repubs

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

They are IN FACT
Hiding from public scrutiny
Leaking tidbits of info without corroboration
Bastardizing an established process


Those FACTS are not and will not be debunked

 

[Third Party]

View attachment 286053

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

Not a Trumper, but secret is secret. If the GOP did it then, they were wrong. If Schiff does it now, he is wrong. Open up the hearings to the public. TRANSPARENCY NOW!

 

[BlindBoo]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

They are IN FACT
Hiding from public scrutiny
Leaking tidbits of info without corroboration
Bastardizing an established process


Those FACTS are not and will not be debunked

Besides the opening statements being released by some of the witnesses themselves, what parts of their testimony has been leaked to the press by either side?

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

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H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

The Committee’s preference for private interviews over public hearings has been questioned. Interviews are a more efficient and effective means of discovery. Interviews allow witnesses to be questioned in depth by a highly prepared member or staff person. In a hearing, every member of a committee is recognized—usually for five minutes—a procedure which precludes in-depth focused questioning. Interviews also allow the Committee to safeguard the privacy of witnesses who may fear retaliation for cooperating or whose work requires anonymity, such as intelligence community operatives.

Both witnesses and members of Congress conduct themselves differently in interviews than when in the public glare of a hearing. Neither have an incentive to play to the cameras. Witnesses have no incentive to run out the clock as long-winded evasive answers merely extend the length of the interview. Likewise, Members have no need to interrupt witnesses to try to ask all their questions in five minutes. Perhaps more importantly, political posturing, self- serving speeches, and theatrics serve no purpose in a closed interview and, as a result, the questioning in interviews tends to be far more effective at discovering information than at public hearings. For these reasons, nearly all Executive Branch investigations are conducted in private and without arbitrary time constraints. This is no less true in a Legislative Branch investigation, yet the manner in which the media portrays these investigations is starkly different.

H. Rept. 114-848 - FINAL REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI

So let's not hear the Trump cult running their mouths about democrats holding secret meetings.

They are IN FACT
Hiding from public scrutiny
Leaking tidbits of info without corroboration
Bastardizing an established process


Those FACTS are not and will not be debunked

Besides the opening statements being released by some of the witnesses themselves, what parts of their testimony has been leaked to the press by either side?

The parts that have been on the news EVERY SINGLE DAY.

Come out from under your rock and get some sun