Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation Thread

[retread 2,951]

When you have to write a WSJ op-ed to argue that you're impartial ....

[Hugo Stiglitz 23,367]

1 minute ago, retread said:

When you have to write a WSJ op-ed to argue that you're impartial ....

Yeah, maybe he should go on Fox News just to make it clear.

Edited October 5, 2018 by Hugo Stiglitz

[Foosters 17,802]

28 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.

Calling Johnny Sack a member of the upper middle class is probably the most offensive thing you could say to him. 

 

He spent years on TOS making sure everyone knew damn well he was upper class. 

[G650 14,216]

2 minutes ago, Foosters said:

Calling Johnny Sack a member of the upper middle class is probably the most offensive thing you could say to him. 

 

He spent years on TOS making sure everyone knew damn well he was upper class. 

I hate to be the one to burst his bubble, but he doesnt have the requisite breeding or character to be upper class.

[Brisketexan 104,954]

When you have to write a WSJ op-ed to argue that you're impartial ....

Well, that, and the fact that 1) he did an excellent job of describing exactly how important the SCOTUS is, and how it must be beyond reproach, and 2) he did such an excellent job that he kind of sealed the deal on how he is NOT suited for a seat there.

A multi paragraph discussion of how important and dignified the court must be, followed by “and I know I really didn’t fit that bill” - nevermind that he COMPLETELY failed to address either 1) the angrily partisan approach he took, or 2) the obvious lies that he told, under oath....well...that ain’t gonna get you there.

I mean, he’s gonna be confirmed, I’ve known that the whole time. But he’s not suited for the seat.

[Enchubben 5,509]

53 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

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.

You seem bitter.

[JimmyJames 12,271]

11 minutes ago, Chrispy said:

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

So aggy? 

[bad_teammate 13,184]

A drunk with anger issues apologizing later for his behavior. lol 

[David Dennison 18,828]

1 minute ago, Enchubben said:

You seem bitter.

I call it The Kavanaugh.

 

[Chrispy 132]

2 minutes ago, JimmyJames said:

So aggy? 

No. 

[JimmyJames 12,271]

All that means is he recognizes he fucked up and is trying to minimize the damage. If it wasn’t for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court then maybe it should work. But he is up for the Supreme Court, and his conduct, lies, and total disrespect for the process in general last week is disqualifying. No matter how many articles he writes to try to explain it. 

[JimmyJames 12,271]

Just now, Chrispy said:

No. 

Blinn? 

[Enchubben 5,509]

Yet another one of those lies debunked. 

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

10 minutes ago, G650 said:

I hate to be the one to burst his bubble, but he doesnt have the requisite breeding or character to be upper class.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

[Pancho 44,665]

15 minutes ago, 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

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.

He is not going to be independent or open-minded. 

He showed the entire country that last week. 

[Pancho 44,665]

5 minutes ago, bad_teammate said:

A drunk with anger issues apologizing later for his behavior. lol 

He only hit us last week because he loves us. 

[G650 14,216]

5 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

You say that like it's a bad thing.

The worst insult in the world will always be 'communist', but 'middle class' is a very, very close second these days.

[JimmyJames 12,271]

4 minutes ago, Pancho Negro said:

He is not going to be independent or open-minded. 

He showed the entire country that last week. 

His time with Ken Starr and his memos advocating what to ask Clinton are even more telling along with his vitriol against him. That and his current lies that he supposedly changed because of the experience with Starr and now believes it was an abuse of power. What a load of complete horseshit. He’s a fucking lying political hack. 

[Hugo Stiglitz 23,367]

10 minutes ago, Enchubben said:

Yet another one of those lies debunked. 

While the Devil’s Triangle may have also been a drinking game in Kavanaugh’s small circle of friends, he should have done a better job of explaining it under questioning.

his response should have been something like, “look, I know this is commonly known as a threesome but in my circle of friends, it was a drinking game and my high school pals would testify to it being as much.”

it would have really helped his case.

Edited October 5, 2018 by Hugo Stiglitz

[horncyclist 1,387]

I still don't believe it. That sounds like a made up game.

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

1 minute ago, G650 said:

The worst insult in the world will always be 'communist', but 'middle class' is a very, very close second these days.

I'd say Soccer fan or Journey fan for the win.....          Ahoy polloi.....

 

 

[Bama Chick 28,596]

I hope everyone can understand I was there as a son, husband and dad.

You were supposed to be there as a presumed Supreme Court justice, you over the hill frat boy knob.

And I thought women were the ones who played on people’s emotions to get what they want.

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

7 minutes ago, Hugo Stiglitz said:

While the Devil’s Triangle may have also been a drinking game in Kavanaugh’s small circle of friends, he should have done a better job of explaining it under questioning.

his response should have been something like, “look, I know this is commonly known as a threesome but in my circle of friends, it was a drinking game and my high school pals would testify to it being as much.”

it would have really helped his case.

Why ?  He called it what it was to them, a drinking game.  If the Senator wasn't satisfied he should have delved further.   Why should Kavannaugh have to explain it wasn't a threesome.  

Hell the guy doesn't seem to be a good choice, but this is seriously grabbing at a straw as you're drowning.

 

Edited October 5, 2018 by Onboard 2.0

[Anastasis 23,447]

14 minutes ago, Enchubben said:

Yet another one of those lies debunked. 

[Anastasis 23,447]

5 minutes ago, Hugo Stiglitz said:

While the Devil’s Triangle may have also been a drinking game in Kavanaugh’s small circle of friends, he should have done a better job of explaining it under questioning.

his response should have been something like, “look, I know this is commonly known as a threesome but in my circle of friends, it was a drinking game and my high school pals would testify to it being as much.”

it would have really helped his case.

[Hugo Stiglitz 23,367]

5 minutes ago, horncyclist said:

I still don't believe it. That sounds like a made up game.

Odds are the drinking game involved two guys trying to get a girl drunk.

[GHOSTUSER 361]

17 minutes ago, Enchubben said:

Yet another one of those lies debunked. 

Fucking beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

Just now, Hugo Stiglitz said:

Odds are the drinking game involved two guys trying to get a girl drunk.

Goal post moving on aisle 7. Goal post moving on aisle 7 !!!

[Hugo Stiglitz 23,367]

7 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Why?

Because he’s trying to get on the Supreme Court

[triplehorn 2,664]

Looking past the salacious teen stuff at things Brett did as a sitting federal judge:

2/ Let's run down the LIES that Kavanaugh told - all of which have been ignored by @SenateGOP, @SenateDems, & our news outlets. I guess because they're not exciting. Because he wasn't a drunk teen, but a sitting Federal Judge when he did this. And then LIED UNDER OATH about it.

3/ HOME REPAIRS: He lied under oath about those home repairs. https://twitter.com/SpicyFiles/status/1042091539621715968 … How do I know this? Because someone did a forensic analysis of the city requirements for anyone doing the type of home repairs Kavanaugh claimed he did. Guess who never filed for a permit?

4/ This is where Kavanaugh claimed a lot of his debt came from, & money went. Into those home repairs. So, either he's lying under oath about the repairs, OR he committed a crime by not filing for the permits. Again, not sexy stuff. But very real perjury &/or fraud. Next item...

6/ He either got a loan he never declared, or someone paid it off for him - which is a substantial GIFT that must be declared. Because, you know, tax evasion. Either scenario is FINANCIAL FRAUD. In plain sight & provable without needing the @FBI. NOW FOR THE INSIDE STORY...

7/ I have been on the phone non-stop about this for over a week. Trying to get someone in MSM press to cover it. I've had a few bites, but nothing has materialized. It's not like I know a ton of journalists, but I know a few - and I have reps that know a whole lot more...

8/ (psst... that's how it works when you're a screenwriter that adapts works of journalism - either books or articles. you get to know people in the press). So, I'm taking to this platform - yet again.

9/ I don't give a shit what Kavanaugh did as a drunken teenager. That's been horse-shoe'd now into oblivion, so that he can get plowed through on political fear. Here's the truth: ADULT, SITTING JUDGE, KAVANAUGH IS A LIAR UNDER OATH & A FINANCIAL CHEAT.

10. CODA: For all the Senators who know this about Kavanaugh & are counting on us being too emotional over his drunken teen escapades & assaults to see clearly, KNOW THIS: He will go down for his financial CRIMES & PERJURY. And everyone will know that you looked the other way.

_________

Don't fool yourselves.  If R's get bounced from a chamber next month, there will be hearings and Brett stands to be subpoenaed.  D's (and FBI) will have the receipts.

[Hugo Stiglitz 23,367]

After my close inspection of the yearbook yesterday, there was some reason to believe the Devil’s Triangle was a reference to a drinking game among Kav’s circle of friends but it was inconclusive so I didn’t say anything. 

But seriously, Kavanaugh should have cleared that up better, if true.

[GHOSTUSER 361]

21 minutes ago, Pancho Negro said:

He is not going to be independent or open-minded. 

He showed the entire country that last week. 

How come y’all can’t see the difference between the rage he rightfully felt for being falsely accused with his name dragged in the mud versus the judicial temperament and fair dealing his judicial record has shown. Has there been ANY claim made that he was anything but impartial in the cases over which he has presided? The answer is no. 

[bernorange 8,357]

I do not believe Kavanagh's assertion about impartiality and respect of the law.  He already has a record of shitting on the 4th amendment in support of his neoconservative buddies.  I have no doubt that he would rule in a partisan matter when the issue presented itself much like all the bullshit rationalizations and mental contortions that occurred with the current SCOTUS and the ACA case.  They are all shit stains in their own fashion.  Kavanagh will be no different (if confirmed).

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

7 minutes ago, Hugo Stiglitz said:

Because he’s trying to get on the Supreme Court

Yeah we all know that. He answers questions, he answered that one. I was watching that line of questioning. It's a game of quarters, the senator didn't seem to have any desire to delve further. That's his responsibility not the judges.

Maybe he should have acted it out ala kabuki theater style ??

If you're gonna bag him at least use stuff that's applicable.

Edited October 5, 2018 by Onboard 2.0

[GHOSTUSER 361]

I love the gnashing of the teeth and the quiet resignation that the confirmation is going to go through that I’m sensing from the anti-Kavanaugh cabal. No more straws to grasp at. This is a wonderful development. Justice Kavanaugh 

[JimmyJames 12,271]

3 minutes ago, Iconoclast Texan said:

How come y’all can’t see the difference between the rage he rightfully felt for being falsely accused with his name dragged in the mud versus the judicial temperament and fair dealing his judicial record has shown. Has there been ANY claim made that he was anything but impartial in the cases over which he has presided? The answer is no. 

He showed his true colors last week. His judicial temperament in signing opinions that his clerk’s wrote that he edited is not indicative of his true personality. His true colors were shown through loud and clear last week. He has no business being a judge in municipal traffic court, much less the US Supreme Court. 

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

3 minutes ago, Hugo Stiglitz said:

After my close inspection of the yearbook yesterday, there was some reason to believe the Devil’s Triangle was a reference to a drinking game among Kav’s circle of friends but it was inconclusive so I didn’t say anything. 

But seriously, Kavanaugh should have cleared that up better, if true.

Damn did you report your findings to the committee. And BTW, which Hardy Boy are you ?  Could he have explained it further ? probably could have helped (hind sight being

20\20) should he have ?  Asked and answered, a drinking game similar to quarters. Next question please.

[JimmyJames 12,271]

40 minutes ago, bad_teammate said:

A drunk with anger issues apologizing later for his behavior. lol 

I’m sorry for my behavior last night. It was unacceptable/ Can you forgive me? And then put me on the highest court in the land? 

[Hugo Stiglitz 23,367]

Here’s the yearbook entry that gave me the most skepticism 

Edited October 5, 2018 by Hugo Stiglitz

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

Just now, Hugo Stiglitz said:

Here’s the yearbook entry 

You solved it you cracked the case !!   Way to go Miss Mona Lisa Devito.....

[triplehorn 2,664]

Brett can get confirmed now, but it's a fool's errand.  A legitimate HJC investigation will torch him, permanently.  Fair warning for you ostriches out there.  And I can only imagine that when Mueller and the NYAG make their next round of moves, Brett's cries will be very, very distant.

[Hank Kingsley 20,901]

1 hour ago, Newy25 said:

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. 

Let's be perfect clear: Republicans are the equivalent of Aggies. 100%.  The GOP = Texas A&M University. Everyone else makes fun of you, the only difference is GOP aggy is around 35% of the population. 

 

[Js1 85,234]

 

[dOUblewide 101]

10 minutes ago, triplehorn said:

Brett can get confirmed now, but it's a fool's errand.  A legitimate HJC investigation will torch him, permanently.  Fair warning for you ostriches out there.  And I can only imagine that when Mueller and the NYAG make their next round of moves, Brett's cries will be very, very distant.

great prediction bro......when are we going to see POTUS Hatch as you previously promised? Are we still in the "soon" period lol?

[Celery Man 20,923]

12 minutes ago, Hank Kingsley said:

the only difference is GOP aggy is around 35% of the population. 

 

[Lobwedgephil 1,139]

1 hour ago, Enchubben said:

Yet another one of those lies debunked. 

That is freaking hilarious. 

[triplehorn 2,664]

Just now, dOUblewide said:

great prediction bro......when are we going to see POTUS Hatch as you previously promised? Are we still in the "soon" period lol?

Shooting the messenger?  - it was Louise Mensch who said stuff about Hatch.  She reported that Orrin, as Senate pro tempore was receiving some high level briefings suggestive of being prepped for an emergency (Trump).  But that kind of prep is probably SOP for that role. 

I don't expect you to memorize what I say (or you can waste your time searching the scat site archives), but I'll point out when folks are mischaracterizing my thoughts.

wrt "soon" period, some fun bets would be sending proceeds of outcomes as donations to the Surl.  You let me know.  We could both use a badge

 

[burntorangebongos 10,710]

I wish some Senators would listen to this guy:

 

[Johnny Sack 8,397]

2 hours 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.

And yet you have no comment on the smorgasbord of retards about to throw their hat in the ring for Democrats in 2020.  

[David Dennison 18,828]

Just now, Johnny Sack said:

And yet you have no comment on the smorgasbord of retards about to throw their hat in the ring for Democrats in 2020.  

So defensive.