Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh

[allahabadi]

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Manchin (and Heitkamp) are red state (D) Senators and both appear to be under pressure from their constituents to vote yes.

All 5 of the swing Senators appear desperate for any kind of validation to vote yes.

Is it my crazy or is Cory Booker saying things that make no sense?

U mean the boob grabber ?

Never knew one cud manufacture sympathy out of lust, until I saw him.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6198473/amp/Senator-Cory-Bookers-column-groping-girl-resurfaces.html

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[Spendulus]

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Manchin (and Heitkamp) are red state (D) Senators and both appear to be under pressure from their constituents to vote yes.

All 5 of the swing Senators appear desperate for any kind of validation to vote yes.

Is it my crazy or is Cory Booker saying things that make no sense?

U mean the boob grabber ?

Never knew one cud manufacture sympathy out of lust, until I saw him.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6198473/amp/Senator-Cory-Bookers-column-groping-girl-resurfaces.html

Indeed. But let's properly rephrase the event in question. "Boob-grabber" really does sound like some harmless fun, and that won't do.

Be sure that when this is discussed it's called "Uninvited sexual assault" and "scary possible rape attempt."

What do you mean, it's always harmless fun when a democrat does it?

Gennifer Flowers, Penthouse model who had a 12 year affair with Bill Clinton said this.

"Why shouldn't he be prosecuted for rape as Bill Cosby has?"

But other than the lawsuit settlemend paid to Jones, Clinton has never seen tangible legal consequences for bedding a series of women in circumstances that some of them later called abusive.

'It just seems like that the Clintons are bullet proof, that it doesn’t matter what they do,' Flowers said Tuesday night. 'They seem to get away with things, and this would be another instance of that. He just – he hasn't been held accountable.'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5812445/Former-Bill-Clinton-lover-Gennifer-Flowers-wants-prosecuted-RAPING-Juanita-Broaddrick.html

[Vishnu.Reang]

I expect Kavanaugh to make it through the Senate unless some major scandal is revealed. On the Republican side, probably even Rand Paul will find it politically impossible to vote against him unless he's already destined to lose, and a few democrats will likely also be pressured to vote for him (though their votes will be unnecessary).

What do you think?

Trump probably picked him for these reasons. He is a candidate who can expect all the votes from the GOP senators. Even red state Democrats such as Tester, McCaskill and Donnelly will be compelled to vote for him. And if Manchin doesn't vote for him, then he'll be a toast in West Va.

[CoinCube]

Midterms are only 33 days away.

The attempts to stop the Kavanaugh nomination are looking like they will be a major driver of republican turnout.


Republicans needed a midterms miracle. Could Brett Kavanaugh be it?
https://www-m.cnn.com/2018/10/04/politics/kavanaugh-midterms-republicans-2018/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fduckduckgo.com%2F

(CNN) — The confirmation fight over Brett Kavanaugh's nomination hasn't gone the way any Republican would have hoped when President Donald Trump picked him for the Supreme Court on July 9.

What looked like a sure-thing confirmation -- and one that would move the court in a decidedly more conservative direction for years to come -- has been badly sidetracked by allegations of sexual assault against Kavanaugh.

And yet, it appears as though the incredibly public and nasty fight over what Kavanaugh did or didn't do has had a somewhat unexpected result: Republican base voters are suddenly telling pollsters that they are considerably more enthusiastic about voting in 33 days' time.

In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, Republicans had closed a 10-point enthusiasm deficit with Democrats in July, which is down to just 2 points now. In July, 78% of Democrats and 68% of Republicans said the November elections were "very important." Now, 80% of Democrats say the same while 78% of Republicans do too.

That same poll shows that the Democratic edge on the generic ballot question -- if the election were held today would you vote for the Democratic or Republican candidate in your district -- has been cut in half (from 12 points to 6) between mid-September and now. Now, this poll was conducted entirely in one night, so it may not be completely representative of public opinion.
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[DireWolfM14]

I don't even really trust him on the 2^nd amendment -- probably he would support all sorts of incremental regulations. Though maybe his experience with his nomination will make him more radical, which might be interesting.

Kavanaugh certainly didn't stop short of indicting the Clintons as being (proxy) responsible for his ordeal.  I think he'll be more reliable on the 2nd amendment than Kennedy had been.  At least I hope he'll be.

I looks good for his nomination as of tonight, The vote is scheduled for tomorrow morning.  We'll see what kind of mud smears the Dumbocrats can dig up by morning.

[angel55]

This whole thing is just a show, the people with the real control (illuminati) are behind the curtains pulling the strings.  Do you guys honestly think it matters who is elected on the supreme court?

[Moloch]

Brett lied about too many things... he has proven himself to be a compulsive liar... no wonder Trump loves him


Beach Week Ralph Club Biggest Contributor: "I'm known to have a weak stomach... catsup on spaghetti..."
Have You Boofed Yet?: "flatulence"
Renate Alumni Club: "she was just a friend"
Devil's Triangle:  "a drinking game"
FFFFFFFourth of July: "my friend stutters"


Sure man... sure...

Who lies about such silly nonsense anyway?  Why not just be honest that you liked to drink and have sex?

I don't think there is any public evidence that shows any of this is a lie. What you say is nothing more than speculation.

He is either a liar, or a complete idiot... either of which should disqualify him for the position

Even if he was honest about the FFFF referring to someone with a stutter... making fun of people with disabilities should disqualify him from being a justice on the supreme court

‘Unfathomable’: More than 2,400 law professors sign letter opposing Kavanaugh’s confirmation
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2018/10/04/unprecedented-unfathomable-more-than-law-professors-sign-letter-after-kavanaugh-hearing/

“As someone who knew and liked Brett Kavanaugh when we clerked together, I have tried very hard to stay out of this process and to give him the benefit of the doubt,” said Mark Lemley, a professor at Stanford Law School. But Kavanaugh’s behavior at the hearing last week “was not what we should expect of a Supreme Court Justice. Telling obvious lies about his background, yelling at senators, refusing to answer questions, and blaming his troubles on others is not appropriate behavior.”

Keyword being "obvious" lies... it is obvious to everyone with a brain

Sorry, not sorry


According to Seth Abramson (Lawyer, Professor, Investigative Journalist, Author, etc):
https://twitter.com/SethAbramson/status/1047698391722065920

STATUS OF BRETT KAVANAUGH PERJURIES

Perjury ("Renate Alumnius"): CONFIRMED
Perjury ("Devil's Triangle"): CONFIRMED
Perjury ("FFFF"): CONFIRMED
Perjury ("boofing"): CONFIRMED
Perjury ("Bart"): CONFIRMED
Perjury (no blackouts): CONFIRMED
Perjury (no groping): CONFIRMED

[Spendulus]

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Perjury ("FFFF"): CONFIRMED
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Wait, he lied about FFFF?

What does it REALLY MEAN?

[af_newbie]

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Perjury ("FFFF"): CONFIRMED
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Wait, he lied about FFFF?

What does it REALLY MEAN?

If a killer kills once or five times, either way he is still a killer, no?

[DireWolfM14]

“As someone who knew and liked Brett Kavanaugh when we clerked together, I have tried very hard to stay out of this process and to give him the benefit of the doubt,” said Mark Lemley, a professor at Stanford Law School. But Kavanaugh’s behavior at the hearing last week “was not what we should expect of a Supreme Court Justice. Telling obvious lies about his background, yelling at senators, refusing to answer questions, and blaming his troubles on others is not appropriate behavior.”

Keyword being "obvious" lies... it is obvious to everyone with a brain

Sorry, not sorry

More slander from more liberals who're still butthurt.  I hope Kavanaugh goes after all these political mercenaries with defamation suits.  The only liars I've seen in this process are the howling democrats trying to keep their faces on our TVs.  The OBVIOUS lies are the ones that Ford told, not a shred of corroboration, yet Feinstein, Harris, Booker, Blumenthal, all of them spread these CONFIRMED lies.  They don't care who's reputation is ruined as long as they maintain power.  They themselves said their goal is obstruct the nomination of any justice Trump appoints.

When Trump nominated Kavanaugh there were protesters outside with modular signs, ready to oppose whomever it was that Trump picked.

If you can't see all the deception perpetrated by the democrats, then you are either blinded by your hatred for Trump and the Republicans, or you are truly a lemming.



ETA:
Looks like we're moving to the debate tomorrow.  Kavanaugh's nomination is moving forward.

[Quickseller]

Brett lied about too many things... he has proven himself to be a compulsive liar... no wonder Trump loves him


Beach Week Ralph Club Biggest Contributor: "I'm known to have a weak stomach... catsup on spaghetti..."
Have You Boofed Yet?: "flatulence"
Renate Alumni Club: "she was just a friend"
Devil's Triangle:  "a drinking game"
FFFFFFFourth of July: "my friend stutters"


Sure man... sure...

Who lies about such silly nonsense anyway?  Why not just be honest that you liked to drink and have sex?

I don't think there is any public evidence that shows any of this is a lie. What you say is nothing more than speculation.

He is either a liar, or a complete idiot... either of which should disqualify him for the position

Even if he was honest about the FFFF referring to someone with a stutter... making fun of people with disabilities should disqualify him from being a justice on the supreme court

Based on the testimony, it sounds like the person who this was referring to was in their group of friends. I don't think it would be reasonable to describe this as "making fun of someone with a disability".

According to Seth Abramson (Lawyer, Professor, Investigative Journalist, Author, etc):
https://twitter.com/SethAbramson/status/1047698391722065920

STATUS OF BRETT KAVANAUGH PERJURIES

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Perjury ("Devil's Triangle"): CONFIRMED

It looks like that so called "law professor/lawyer" is going to take a class in libel law soon.

[Spendulus]

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It looks like that so called "law professor/lawyer" is going to take a class in libel law soon.
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Yes, this is the kind of stuff that gets a Trump elected. And overwhelmingly re elected.

A simple Google check shows many of these phrases which Moloch claims show perjury have multiple meanings.

I'm not impressed with the claims of perjury, even though they are on the most trivial of matters — high school yearbook entries.

[Flying Hellfish]

‘Unfathomable’: More than 2,400 law professors sign letter opposing Kavanaugh’s confirmation
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2018/10/04/unprecedented-unfathomable-more-than-law-professors-sign-letter-after-kavanaugh-hearing/

Not to mention the Op Ed from the Washington Post to Senators saying vote no on Kavanaugh, it's the first time since Bork in 87 the WaPo has opposed a SC nominee, Liberal or Democrat...

Perhaps the latest person opposing Kavanaugh might carry some weight (although I doubt it will).  Former Justice Stevens the 3rd longest sitting Justice on the Court in the history of the USA and and one of the most respected Jurists in America has said Kavanaugh is not fit for the position of SC Justice...

It is so rare (perhaps never happened) for a sitting or former SC Justice let alone one as respected and experienced as Justice Stevens is to come out and publicly declare a candidate unfit for the bench.

Kavanaugh may have underhandedly won enough votes with his temper tantrum and cover story FBI investigation but he exposed himself in a way that will forever cast doubt on his credibility as an impartial Jurist.  I know the right doesn't care as long as they get the 5th seat but it should matter he is way to partisan and doesn't have the temperament to sit on the SC and a staggering number of legal professionals are publicly making the same statements!

[suchmoon]

I hope Kavanaugh goes after all these political mercenaries with defamation suits.

Right, and get it appealed all the way to the Supreme Court, wouldn't that be fun.

But let's not get carried away. He's not gonna sue anyone. He might be a shitty person but not a complete idiot.

[Flying Hellfish]

But let's not get carried away. He's not gonna sue anyone. He might be a shitty person but not a complete idiot.

I'm not so sure about that did you hear his conspiracy theories lol, also he might be the only SCOTUS nominee to have a former SC Justice publicly say he wouldn't support his nomination.  I mean that takes an idiot so I guess we should debate if he is a complete idiot or not eh?!

[allahabadi]

But let's not get carried away. He's not gonna sue anyone. He might be a shitty person but not a complete idiot.

I'm not so sure about that did you hear his conspiracy theories lol, also he might be the only SCOTUS nominee to have a former SC Justice publicly say he wouldn't support his nomination.  I mean that takes an idiot so I guess we should debate if he is a complete idiot or not eh?!

Who is the idiot? The retired judge who is weighing in or Brett when he'll be a SCOTUS?

Well, whatever be the case; I think he'll be on the SCOTUS.

If I look at his political leanings and all it's a definite NO; but if the factor to be considered are those that have come up recently; I'd go for Yes.

Not that any of it matters.

[CoinCube]

Kavanaugh may have underhandedly won enough votes with his temper tantrum and cover story FBI investigation but he exposed himself in a way that will forever cast doubt on his credibility as a professional.  I know the right doesn't care as long as they get the 5th seat but it should matter he is way to partisan to sit on the bench!

To the far left perhaps but they would have felt he was illegitimate no mater what he said. Kavanaugh's approach at the hearing was exactly what it needed to be. If he had been dispassionate aloof and logical the impartial judge so to speak he would have been destroyed in the media and public opinion as wooden, guilty and hiding something.

Instead he responded as any man any father would do when confronted with a false accusation. He answered with the anger and emotion of the falsely accused. His rebuttel was powerful and it cut through the media narrative.

It set up a direct emotional conflict between the condemning accusation of a vulnerable victim against the righteous anger and emotion of a man defending himself and his family against lies.

Framed in this context the majority will then turn to the evidence. What proof is there of these last minute but extremely serious charges. What evidence did the media, senate, FBI find.

Answer: None

Thus the leftist narrative must shift. Now Kavanaugh is too emotional too angry to be a judge. It's a desperate attempt to hold together a shattered attack. It will play well to the left but that's about all it will do.

[Spendulus]

....the right doesn't care as long as they get the 5th seat....

5th seat? You mean, the 6th, right?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideological_leanings_of_United_States_Supreme_Court_justices

7th seat here we come...

[DireWolfM14]

Kavanaugh may have underhandedly won enough votes with his temper tantrum and cover story FBI investigation but he exposed himself in a way that will forever cast doubt on his credibility as an impartial Jurist.  I know the right doesn't care as long as they get the 5th seat but it should matter he is way to partisan and doesn't have the temperament to sit on the SC and a staggering number of legal professionals are publicly making the same statements!

The only people losing credibility are those who continue in their attempt to besmirch Kavanaugh's character.  His record speaks for itself.  As the false allegations continue to unravel (and as the MSM continues to NOT report the unraveling) the Democrats are going to be ones hurt the most.

And no, he's not an impartial jurist.  The American people have spoken when they elected Trump; we don't want an impartial jurist, we want one who IS partial to the constitution.

Go Kavanaugh!  Happy FFFFriday!  

[dogtana]

I can't believe a possible rapist will become supreme justice. It is scary as hell.