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No, you guys went Republican to ethnonationalist.

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RayDog

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7 minutes ago, Newy25 said:

This confirnation is going to end up being one of the worst things to happen to Democrats politically.  

Not surprising from the party that manged to lose an election to Donald F Trump.  

You misspelled best.

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Lulz, you whine like a bitch because people neg you for being conservative. The reality is that people neg you for being a fucking idiot. You just parrot back idiot facts you hear on fox news or read on Qanon with no thought or concern if the bullshit you spout is accurate. Keep posting shit....keep getting negged.

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1 hour ago, MixtyMotions said:

This is better than visiting texags after the Horns beat the crap out of the Ags, but not as good as visiting MSNBC after Hillary lost.

This is why this board is fucked.  7 negs?  If you’re that big of a pussy who has to neg on the political board because a post angers you, consider a shot of bleach.  

You will get you echo chamber.  The bizarro Texags politics board now.  Dumbfuck groupthink for both.  

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I’m assume it’s been covered, but the hand over the mouth detail is what propelled this to what it’s become. If she doesn’t include that, it was just a teen drunk making a move and not a sexual assault. 

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1 hour ago, MixtyMotions said:

This is better than visiting texags after the Horns beat the crap out of the Ags, but not as good as visiting MSNBC after Hillary lost.

This is why this board is fucked.  7 negs?  If you’re that big of a pussy who has to neg on the political board because a post angers you, consider a shot of bleach.  

You will get you echo chamber.  The bizarro Texags politics board now.  Dumbfuck groupthink for both.  

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1 hour ago, MixtyMotions said:

This is better than visiting texags after the Horns beat the crap out of the Ags, but not as good as visiting MSNBC after Hillary lost.

This is why this board is fucked.  7 negs?  If you’re that big of a pussy who has to neg on the political board because a post angers you, consider a shot of bleach.  

You will get you echo chamber.  The bizarro Texags politics board now.  Dumbfuck groupthink for both.  

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1 hour ago, MixtyMotions said:

This is better than visiting texags after the Horns beat the crap out of the Ags, but not as good as visiting MSNBC after Hillary lost.

This is why this board is fucked.  7 negs?  If you’re that big of a pussy who has to neg on the political board because a post angers you, consider a shot of bleach.  

You will get you echo chamber.  The bizarro Texags politics board now.  Dumbfuck groupthink for both.  

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I'd like to take this time to congratulate Mitch McConnell and leadership for being able to whip enough Republican votes to confirm a conservative judge nominated by a Republican president. I know it's tough getting 51 votes when you have the majority and no filibuster, so it took some really sharp political maneuvering to get it done.

Bravo.

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11 minutes ago, Johnny Sack said:

This is why this board is fucked.  7 negs?  If you’re that big of a pussy who has to neg on the political board because a post angers you, consider a shot of bleach.  

You will get you echo chamber.  The bizarro Texags politics board now.  Dumbfuck groupthink for both.  

Lol. gets so angry over people negging on a message board, tells posters to kill themselves.

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Almost every day I truly find it mind boggling what's happened to the Republican party over my lifetime. We've gone to basically my all time most respected politicians in Bob Dole, HW Bush, John Warner and McCain, to whatever this assembly of idiots is today.

 

Its basically a smorgasbord of stupidity that's lapped up by brain dead upper middles like Johnny Sack, mouth breathers like Iconoclast, and those who dont actually pay attention to anything.

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14 minutes ago, Chrispy said:

You’re way too invested in our friendship, are you a scorned lover of his? 

Nope. Just trying to figure out where y’all met. Two right wing idiot trolls who just happened to land on this website. It’s a legitimate question. It’s ok if you’re gay. Nobody here is gonna judge you for that. 

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David Dennison

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Just now, OatmealRaisinCookie said:

lol. is this again one of those "the greatest things to ever happen are close losses" that was roundly debunked and ridiculed last night? are you still hanging on to that or what do you mean?

I mean that I can count. There are 51 Republican senators.

This should have been over weeks ago.

I also know that this will get women to the polls in huge numbers. That's a good thing for the party I vote for.

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3 minutes ago, OatmealRaisinCookie said:

lol. is this again one of those "the greatest things to ever happen are close losses" that was roundly debunked and ridiculed last night? are you still hanging on to that or what do you mean?

This is the political equivalent of A&M only losing to Clemson by 8 points. 

Only if A&M lost their starting QB during the game that cost them 3 more losses. 

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This is the political equivalent of A&M only losing to Clemson by 8 points. 

Only if A&M lost their starting QB during the game that cost them 3 more losses. 

It's not the equivalent of that at all. You have 51 senators and no filibuster. The fact that we are even discussing this right now means that you have lost the politics of this debate. 

 

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16 minutes ago, G650 said:

Almost every day I truly find it mind boggling what's happened to the Republican party over my lifetime. We've gone to basically my all time most respected politicians in Bob Dole, HW Bush, John Warner and McCain, to whatever this assembly of idiots is today.

 

Its basically a smorgasbord of stupidity that's lapped up by brain dead upper middles like Johnny Sack, mouth breathers like Iconoclast, and those who dont actually pay attention to anything.

This is that high quality shade being thrown. The kind of shit that keeps the CR interesting. 

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3 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

It's not the equivalent of that at all. You have 51 senators and no filibuster. The fact that we are even discussing this right now means that you have lost the politics of this debate. 

 

Well, you could very well be right. Time will tell. But polling suggests this was a major political loser for Democrats. 

 

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Made me tear up reading this. American hero in my book

https://www.wsj.com/articles/i-am-an-independent-impartial-judge-1538695822

I Am an Independent, Impartial Judge

Yes, I was emotional last Thursday. I hope everyone can understand I was there as a son, husband and dad.

Brett M. Kavanaugh
Oct. 4, 2018 7:30 p.m. ET
United States Supreme Court Building in the evening light of sunset.

I was deeply honored to stand at the White House July 9 with my wife, Ashley, and my daughters, Margaret and Liza, to accept President Trump’s nomination to succeed my former boss and mentor, Justice Anthony Kennedy, on the Supreme Court. My mom, Martha—one of the first women to serve as a Maryland prosecutor and trial judge, and my inspiration to become a lawyer—sat in the audience with my dad, Ed. 

That night, I told the American people who I am and what I believe. I talked about my 28-year career as a lawyer, almost all of which has been in public service. I talked about my 12 years as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, often called the second most important court in the country, and my five years of service in the White House for President George W. Bush. I talked about my long record of advancing and promoting women, including as a judge—a majority of my 48 law clerks have been women—and as a longtime coach of girls’ basketball teams. 

As I explained that night, a good judge must be an umpire—a neutral and impartial arbiter who favors no political party, litigant or policy. As Justice Kennedy has stated, judges do not make decisions to reach a preferred result. Judges make decisions because the law and the Constitution compel the result. Over the past 12 years, I have ruled sometimes for the prosecution and sometimes for criminal defendants, sometimes for workers and sometimes for businesses, sometimes for environmentalists and sometimes for coal miners. In each case, I have followed the law. I do not decide cases based on personal or policy preferences. I am not a pro-plaintiff or pro-defendant judge. I am not a pro-prosecution or pro-defense judge. I am a pro-law judge. 

As Justice Kennedy showed us, a judge must be independent, not swayed by public pressure. Our independent judiciary is the crown jewel of our constitutional republic. The Supreme Court is the last line of defense for the separation of powers, and for the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.

The Supreme Court must never be viewed as a partisan institution. The justices do not sit on opposite sides of an aisle. They do not caucus in separate rooms. As I have said repeatedly, if confirmed to the court, I would be part of a team of nine, committed to deciding cases according to the Constitution and laws of the United States. I would always strive to be a team player.

During the confirmation process, I met with 65 senators and explained my approach to the law. I participated in more than 30 hours of hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and I submitted written answers to nearly 1,300 additional questions. I was grateful for the opportunity. 

After all those meetings and after my initial hearing concluded, I was subjected to wrongful and sometimes vicious allegations. My time in high school and college, more than 30 years ago, has been ridiculously distorted. My wife and daughters have faced vile and violent threats. 

Against that backdrop, I testified before the Judiciary Committee last Thursday to defend my family, my good name and my lifetime of public service. My hearing testimony was forceful and passionate. That is because I forcefully and passionately denied the allegation against me. At times, my testimony—both in my opening statement and in response to questions—reflected my overwhelming frustration at being wrongly accused, without corroboration, of horrible conduct completely contrary to my record and character. My statement and answers also reflected my deep distress at the unfairness of how this allegation has been handled. 

I was very emotional last Thursday, more so than I have ever been. I might have been too emotional at times. I know that my tone was sharp, and I said a few things I should not have said. I hope everyone can understand that I was there as a son, husband and dad. I testified with five people foremost in my mind: my mom, my dad, my wife, and most of all my daughters. 

Going forward, you can count on me to be the same kind of judge and person I have been for my entire 28-year legal career: hardworking, even-keeled, open-minded, independent and dedicated to the Constitution and the public good. As a judge, I have always treated colleagues and litigants with the utmost respect. I have been known for my courtesy on and off the bench. I have not changed. I will continue to be the same kind of judge I have been for the last 12 years. And I will continue to contribute to our country as a coach, volunteer, and teacher. Every day I will try to be the best husband, dad, and friend I can be. I will remain optimistic, on the sunrise side of the mountain. I will continue to see the day that is coming, not the day that is gone. 

I revere the Constitution. I believe that an independent and impartial judiciary is essential to our constitutional republic. If confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Supreme Court, I will keep an open mind in every case and always strive to preserve the Constitution of the United States and the American rule of law.

Judge Kavanaugh has been nominated as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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1 minute ago, David Dennison said:

No. That's not what the polls say. That's what one poll says. About voter enthusiasm. That's it.

Ok, you are right. One poll said it. 

Lack of voter enthusiasn is how Democrats were going to gain ground. If that one poll is correct, it’s really bad news.  

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Just now, Iconoclast Texan said:

Made me tear up reading this. American hero in my book

https://www.wsj.com/articles/i-am-an-independent-impartial-judge-1538695822

I Am an Independent, Impartial Judge

Yes, I was emotional last Thursday. I hope everyone can understand I was there as a son, husband and dad.

Brett M. Kavanaugh
Oct. 4, 2018 7:30 p.m. ET
United States Supreme Court Building in the evening light of sunset.

I was deeply honored to stand at the White House July 9 with my wife, Ashley, and my daughters, Margaret and Liza, to accept President Trump’s nomination to succeed my former boss and mentor, Justice Anthony Kennedy, on the Supreme Court. My mom, Martha—one of the first women to serve as a Maryland prosecutor and trial judge, and my inspiration to become a lawyer—sat in the audience with my dad, Ed. 

That night, I told the American people who I am and what I believe. I talked about my 28-year career as a lawyer, almost all of which has been in public service. I talked about my 12 years as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, often called the second most important court in the country, and my five years of service in the White House for President George W. Bush. I talked about my long record of advancing and promoting women, including as a judge—a majority of my 48 law clerks have been women—and as a longtime coach of girls’ basketball teams. 

As I explained that night, a good judge must be an umpire—a neutral and impartial arbiter who favors no political party, litigant or policy. As Justice Kennedy has stated, judges do not make decisions to reach a preferred result. Judges make decisions because the law and the Constitution compel the result. Over the past 12 years, I have ruled sometimes for the prosecution and sometimes for criminal defendants, sometimes for workers and sometimes for businesses, sometimes for environmentalists and sometimes for coal miners. In each case, I have followed the law. I do not decide cases based on personal or policy preferences. I am not a pro-plaintiff or pro-defendant judge. I am not a pro-prosecution or pro-defense judge. I am a pro-law judge. 

As Justice Kennedy showed us, a judge must be independent, not swayed by public pressure. Our independent judiciary is the crown jewel of our constitutional republic. The Supreme Court is the last line of defense for the separation of powers, and for the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.

The Supreme Court must never be viewed as a partisan institution. The justices do not sit on opposite sides of an aisle. They do not caucus in separate rooms. As I have said repeatedly, if confirmed to the court, I would be part of a team of nine, committed to deciding cases according to the Constitution and laws of the United States. I would always strive to be a team player.

During the confirmation process, I met with 65 senators and explained my approach to the law. I participated in more than 30 hours of hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and I submitted written answers to nearly 1,300 additional questions. I was grateful for the opportunity. 

After all those meetings and after my initial hearing concluded, I was subjected to wrongful and sometimes vicious allegations. My time in high school and college, more than 30 years ago, has been ridiculously distorted. My wife and daughters have faced vile and violent threats. 

Against that backdrop, I testified before the Judiciary Committee last Thursday to defend my family, my good name and my lifetime of public service. My hearing testimony was forceful and passionate. That is because I forcefully and passionately denied the allegation against me. At times, my testimony—both in my opening statement and in response to questions—reflected my overwhelming frustration at being wrongly accused, without corroboration, of horrible conduct completely contrary to my record and character. My statement and answers also reflected my deep distress at the unfairness of how this allegation has been handled. 

I was very emotional last Thursday, more so than I have ever been. I might have been too emotional at times. I know that my tone was sharp, and I said a few things I should not have said. I hope everyone can understand that I was there as a son, husband and dad. I testified with five people foremost in my mind: my mom, my dad, my wife, and most of all my daughters. 

Going forward, you can count on me to be the same kind of judge and person I have been for my entire 28-year legal career: hardworking, even-keeled, open-minded, independent and dedicated to the Constitution and the public good. As a judge, I have always treated colleagues and litigants with the utmost respect. I have been known for my courtesy on and off the bench. I have not changed. I will continue to be the same kind of judge I have been for the last 12 years. And I will continue to contribute to our country as a coach, volunteer, and teacher. Every day I will try to be the best husband, dad, and friend I can be. I will remain optimistic, on the sunrise side of the mountain. I will continue to see the day that is coming, not the day that is gone. 

I revere the Constitution. I believe that an independent and impartial judiciary is essential to our constitutional republic. If confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Supreme Court, I will keep an open mind in every case and always strive to preserve the Constitution of the United States and the American rule of law.

Judge Kavanaugh has been nominated as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

His hearings are gonna rule.

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1 minute ago, JimmyJames said:

Nope. Just trying to figure out where y’all met. Two right wing idiot trolls who just happened to land on this website. It’s a legitimate question. It’s ok if you’re gay. Nobody here is gonna judge you for that. 

We met in college, that’s pretty much the extent of the story, sorry to disappoint. 

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