Post #5750 by bighairymike on the US Policy board

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Congressional subpoenas are an entirely different ball of wax, because (unlike a civil court judge) Congress doesn't have direct enforcement powers. Moreover, unlike Congressional subpoenas of private individuals, Congressional subpoenas of federal government officials are inextricably linked to separation of powers issues, and are thus never going to result in either a quick judicial resolution or criminal sanctions. - albaby

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OK, it is built in to the system. That said, the common man sees a two tiered system and is naturally losing confidence in government. You would think the bureaucrats and politicians would care about the corrosive effect on our country. But they don't and some almost revel in flaunting their being special. Christoper Wray could explain, I will not turn over that document and here is why, versus lying about it's very existence.

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