Kavanaugh Sobers Up

[iceberg]

He doesn't need to apologize for anything.

Unless he were to, say, be nominated for a high court position where political paranoia conspiracy theories and obvious bias would be obvious detriments.

But what are the chances of that happening. If that were going to be the case he would have had to write a disclaimer like the one quoted in the OP.

Oh wait........

what are the chances of the left going at him for the issues themselves? would appear to be ZERO and they engage in attacking the person, not the issues. shit is so jr high old it's pathetic.

It's all about one central ideological moral issue thang: abortion or: the mass slaughter of our unborn. The flaming fairy blades of Leftism have been unsheathed and raised to murder in the name of said cause. Time now for us Right ones to draw our sabers own and form up the ancient phalanxes and demonstrate true love for our species future; the fruit of all wombs they would slay wantonly, with pleasure and Invidia for being blinded by the searing, molten light of truth from above.

then fight that issue - don't attack the people who don't feel like you do. the fact they attack the people means they ain't got shit on the issue. if they don't act like adults in this, they won't be treated like 'em.

pretty much that simple.

The time for open-minded middle of the road double line tiptoeing through the petunias has ended. Time to fight the fight at their level, icy devil.

their level is emo-children demanding their binky.

i hope i *NEVER* argue on that level.

 

[iceberg]

I guess it's as close as we'll get to an "I'm sorry" for all the disrespectful, flippant responses to questions and angry shouting at last week's hearing. Just remember, he's really impartial.
LOL

• 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.
By
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.

Appeared in the October 5, 2018, print edition.
Opinion | I Am an Independent, Impartial Judge

great. can we get fords lawyer to apologize for telling the "witnesses" how to answer the questions now?

amazing the shit you gloss over.

I'm dealing with one very particular point in this complex issue. I thought I'd share it since no one else has. His what-seems-to-be-a-semi-apology. It's bullshit that he's impartial, based on what he SAID at the hearing about Democrats as a whole. Let's stick to that, shall we?

you're sensationalizing headlines.

all you are doing. of course this means you're going to ignore actual evidence that shows you are wrong. that's how you roll.

 

[bripat9643]

Kavanaugh and his family are owed massive apologies for the scurrilous way they were treated.

It is about time that the Senate or the Judiciary Committee came up with a protocol for handling this type of issue. It came up with Clarence Thomas, they didn't know how to handle it and it became a blown-wide-open circus. Now it has happened again and thanks to social media and the current political climate, it was worse than a circus. As much as the American public likes to hear ALL the sordid details, I think until an investigation is FINISHED we don't need to know anything except that an investigation is taking place. Doubtful the media would agree to that, but I wish they would.

However, Dr. Ford sure deserves some apologies too, while we're at it. I do not believe she was a Democratic "plant" brought forward to kill his nomination, and I won't believe it until she openly confesses to it. She began talking about this in 2012, when Obama was just getting ready to start his second term, and it is documented in her therapy notes. She passed a polygraph. She is telling what she believes happened. The Dems may have snatched her story as a golden opportunity, but she is innocent of "lying." IMO.

They do have a protocal, dingbag, but the Dim douchebags ignored it. Dims don't believe they have to follow the rules if it gets in the way of them acquiring power.

 

[OldLady]

Kavanaugh and his family are owed massive apologies for the scurrilous way they were treated.

It is about time that the Senate or the Judiciary Committee came up with a protocol for handling this type of issue. It came up with Clarence Thomas, they didn't know how to handle it and it became a blown-wide-open circus. Now it has happened again and thanks to social media and the current political climate, it was worse than a circus. As much as the American public likes to hear ALL the sordid details, I think until an investigation is FINISHED we don't need to know anything except that an investigation is taking place. Doubtful the media would agree to that, but I wish they would.

However, Dr. Ford sure deserves some apologies too, while we're at it. I do not believe she was a Democratic "plant" brought forward to kill his nomination, and I won't believe it until she openly confesses to it. She began talking about this in 2012, when Obama was just getting ready to start his second term, and it is documented in her therapy notes. She passed a polygraph. She is telling what she believes happened. The Dems may have snatched her story as a golden opportunity, but she is innocent of "lying." IMO.

i 100% agree - close this "loophole" and end the game. make a rule saying once we enter into elections during a sitting presidents final year they can no longer nominate a SCOTUS. otherwise the nomination needs to be voted on.

should we apologize to dr ford for their coercing their "witness" on what to say? should we apologize to her for mocking her fear of flying that she doesn't have? should we apologize to her for never going to the police and making this political instead?

maybe YOU should apologize to kavanaugh for your sobering up comments as being out of line. even you said that yesterday but today - not so much.

I'm not feeling the slightest bit apologetic toward Kavanaugh, because I strongly suspect he was under the influence of something during the hearing, based on his too frequent tears, his chugging all that water as if he had cotton mouth, and his general asshole demeanor in his responses. Let's hope that's not his normal behavior. But as I said, he seems to have sobered up. Good. Because it looks like he's about to get confirmed.

 

[dave p]

I guess it's as close as we'll get to an "I'm sorry" for all the disrespectful, flippant responses to questions and angry shouting at last week's hearing. Just remember, he's really impartial.
LOL

• 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.
By
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.

Appeared in the October 5, 2018, print edition.
Opinion | I Am an Independent, Impartial Judge

He doesn't need to apologize for anything.

 

[night_son]

Unless he were to, say, be nominated for a high court position where political paranoia conspiracy theories and obvious bias would be obvious detriments.

But what are the chances of that happening. If that were going to be the case he would have had to write a disclaimer like the one quoted in the OP.

Oh wait........

what are the chances of the left going at him for the issues themselves? would appear to be ZERO and they engage in attacking the person, not the issues. shit is so jr high old it's pathetic.

It's all about one central ideological moral issue thang: abortion or: the mass slaughter of our unborn. The flaming fairy blades of Leftism have been unsheathed and raised to murder in the name of said cause. Time now for us Right ones to draw our sabers own and form up the ancient phalanxes and demonstrate true love for our species future; the fruit of all wombs they would slay wantonly, with pleasure and Invidia for being blinded by the searing, molten light of truth from above.

then fight that issue - don't attack the people who don't feel like you do. the fact they attack the people means they ain't got shit on the issue. if they don't act like adults in this, they won't be treated like 'em.

pretty much that simple.

The time for open-minded middle of the road double line tiptoeing through the petunias has ended. Time to fight the fight at their level, icy devil.

their level is emo-children demanding their binky.

i hope i *NEVER* argue on that level.

Those who refuse or for their own fears fail to combat the radical leftism viral infection will fall with the rest of our civilization. True that.

 

[iceberg]

Kavanaugh and his family are owed massive apologies for the scurrilous way they were treated.

It is about time that the Senate or the Judiciary Committee came up with a protocol for handling this type of issue. It came up with Clarence Thomas, they didn't know how to handle it and it became a blown-wide-open circus. Now it has happened again and thanks to social media and the current political climate, it was worse than a circus. As much as the American public likes to hear ALL the sordid details, I think until an investigation is FINISHED we don't need to know anything except that an investigation is taking place. Doubtful the media would agree to that, but I wish they would.

However, Dr. Ford sure deserves some apologies too, while we're at it. I do not believe she was a Democratic "plant" brought forward to kill his nomination, and I won't believe it until she openly confesses to it. She began talking about this in 2012, when Obama was just getting ready to start his second term, and it is documented in her therapy notes. She passed a polygraph. She is telling what she believes happened. The Dems may have snatched her story as a golden opportunity, but she is innocent of "lying." IMO.

i 100% agree - close this "loophole" and end the game. make a rule saying once we enter into elections during a sitting presidents final year they can no longer nominate a SCOTUS. otherwise the nomination needs to be voted on.

should we apologize to dr ford for their coercing their "witness" on what to say? should we apologize to her for mocking her fear of flying that she doesn't have? should we apologize to her for never going to the police and making this political instead?

maybe YOU should apologize to kavanaugh for your sobering up comments as being out of line. even you said that yesterday but today - not so much.

I'm not feeling the slightest bit apologetic toward Kavanaugh, because I strongly suspect he was under the influence of something during the hearing, based on his too frequent tears, his chugging all that water as if he had cotton mouth, and his general asshole demeanor in his responses. Let's hope that's not his normal behavior. But as I said, he seems to have sobered up. Good. Because it looks like he's about to get confirmed.

like i've always said - the left will go by their emotions, never the facts. you FEEL he was under the influence of something yet no one has said a thing about it HOWEVER YOU FEELZ IT so it must be true.

we KNOW they told the witness what to say as the witness said so. yet you don't care about that cause it counters your FEELZ. so you're ok with people being an asshole to him but he can't be one back.

you want to be treated civilly, try treating people that way first.

 

[easyt65]

I guess it's as close as we'll get to an "I'm sorry" for all the disrespectful, flippant responses to questions and angry shouting at last week's hearing. Just remember, he's really impartial.
LOL

• 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.
By
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.

Appeared in the October 5, 2018, print edition.
Opinion | I Am an Independent, Impartial Judge

1. Your title is insulting.

2. Kavanaugh has nothing to be sorry for.

EVERYTHING he stated is true. It has been proven that what the Democrats disgustingly did to him and his family, what they put him through, was an immoral, unethical 'Herman Cain'ing. He was right - the Democrats turned this 'advise and consent' democratic process into a 'pitchfork and torch-carrying lynch mob', a political assassination attempt...a 'circus'.

He has every right to be pissed. The Democrats sought to destroy his reputation, his word, his life's work, his USSC nomination, any future he had as a judge and / or professor, his family and his marriage .... all for political partisan gain.
-- I would love to see how YOU hold up under the same immoral, unethical onslaught by the Democratic party and Liberal media attacking you, your spouse, your kids...

Diane 'ChiComm' Feinstein demonstrated CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS at the very least and INTENTIONAL CRIMINAL / UNETHICAL PARTISAN CHARACTER ASSASSINATION at the most by holding on to an unsubstantiated RUMOR for 6 weeks - never asking for it to be investigated - and then releasing it very publicly at the last minute for maximum damage and confirmation delay / destruction.

She could have gone QUIETLY to the FBI at any time during those 6 weeks and - as shown - the FBI could have come back with this same report WITHOUT EVER HAVING TO DRAG KAVANAUGH AND HIS FAMILY THROUGH THIS DNC-MANUFACTURED BULLSHIT STORM! She CHOSE not to!

For acts un-becoming / beneath the standards of a US Senator Feinstein should be CENSURED at the very least, if not completely removed from the Senate for her intentional attempt to use her power, position, and the public media to destroy the life of a US citizen.


...but back to your THREAD TITLE....

I once thought that stooping to such acts to demonize someone over nothing was beneath you, OL, but you have proven I gave you too much credit...

The accusation(s) against Kavanaugh was that he was unfit to be a USSC Justice because he is a sexual assaulter, attempted rapist, and the leader of a gang / train rape group....all of which have proven to be BS, again, part of the entire F*ed up Liberal attempt to 'Herman Cain' Kavanaugh.

Much like how Mueller abandoned the BS false accusation of illegal collusion involving Trump and switched to 'Obstruction' because he could neither find or manufacture any evidence to support the 1st claim, Democrats quickly attempted to shift gears when it became obvious Ford was lying and Kavanaugh raped no one -

Suddenly the Democrats began declaring Kavanaugh was unfit to be a USSC Justice because he drank alcohol in high school / college... Some even said being a 'sloppy drunk' automatically made Kavanaugh a rapist / gang rapist! WTF? Bwuhahaha!

If you remember, the Liberal media waged an entire 'The Past Does Not Matter' campaign for Obama after it was reported that he had admitted to pot and cocaine use in HS / college, that it had no impact on his qualification to be President....

....but, drinking beer in HS is enough to disqualify Kavanaugh from the USSC?

As far as getting upset and lashing out at the proven despicable latest Democratic Party scheme to obstruct Trump without hesitating to use their power / position to destroy a US Citizen.....I applaud Kavanaugh! It shows he is passionate about the law, passionately against such immoral, unethical, and even Un-Constitutional and criminal acts!

The Democrats completely SHAT on the Constitution, US Citizens' rights, justice, and our legal system during this circus, DECLARING THE BURDEN OF PROOF FALLS ON THE ACCUSED AND AMERICANS ARE GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT!

If the Democrats - who believe that, as they demonstrated, oppose someone who fought against that, fought the BS attempt to destroy him . his life / his family, and go from touting false allegations of rape to 'he was too emotional in his own defense', I fully support that candidate.

I fully support Kavanaugh, and everything the Democrats threw at him, as despicable as they were, failed.

 

[bripat9643]

I guess it's as close as we'll get to an "I'm sorry" for all the disrespectful, flippant responses to questions and angry shouting at last week's hearing. Just remember, he's really impartial.
LOL

• 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.
By
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.

Appeared in the October 5, 2018, print edition.
Opinion | I Am an Independent, Impartial Judge

He claims to be independent and impartial, yet he was selected for the SC by a far right special interest group specifically because he is NOT independent or impartial

Hello liar, he has a history of following the constitution which is why he's there. Grow up.
How to Stop Lying

He’s there because he’s spent his life participating in partisan conservative hackery, which is to the liking of the Heritage Foundation and Federalist Society, who put him on a list of names that Trumpnwas allowed to choose from in exchange for their support.

Keep lying troll, you are getting nowhere. You cannot prove one word of your lies. Get used to hearing "Justice Kavanaugh".

Oh you didn’t know? Poor little inbred. Kavanaugh will be impeached if the rape loving GOP forces him through.

So winning a majority vote is "forcing him through?" Where does the Constitution give the Democrat party veto power of judicial nominations?

 

[night_son]

I guess it's as close as we'll get to an "I'm sorry" for all the disrespectful, flippant responses to questions and angry shouting at last week's hearing. Just remember, he's really impartial.
LOL

• 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.
By
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.

Appeared in the October 5, 2018, print edition.
Opinion | I Am an Independent, Impartial Judge

great. can we get fords lawyer to apologize for telling the "witnesses" how to answer the questions now?

amazing the shit you gloss over.

I'm dealing with one very particular point in this complex issue. I thought I'd share it since no one else has. His what-seems-to-be-a-semi-apology. It's bullshit that he's impartial, based on what he SAID at the hearing about Democrats as a whole. Let's stick to that, shall we?

Lettuce also stick equally viscously to the 100% ideologically drowned in Democratic Party based war against Judge Kavanaugh. See, deceitful silly, your side says our side must be apolitically impartial to sit benches, while your side (them Dems) can celebrate being anything but objective, impartial and fair in their campaign to blow the man down. Works and cuts and stings and outrages both ways, that old double edged sword of American balanced justice doesn't it?

 

[edward37]

I wonder if any of the buttstain libs have asked him anything about his judicial decisions?

Don't give a flying crap for his decisions Just his acting like a dry drunk when speaking ,,,and his obvious partisanship....One more Repub POS to join Thomas ,,,Good work fing up America for the next 40 years

So rather than look to his judicial history to determine fitness and see how he might rule as a jurist, it is more important to concentrate on inconsequential horseshit.

you're talking to eddie.

inconsequential horseshit is all he has. that and a lot of blind rage.

Horseshit is what Trump your god is full of Doesn't seem to bother you Just walk on by

 

[bripat9643]

I wonder if any of the buttstain libs have asked him anything about his judicial decisions?

Don't give a flying crap for his decisions Just his acting like a dry drunk when speaking ,,,and his obvious partisanship....One more Repub POS to join Thomas ,,,Good work fing up America for the next 40 years

So rather than look to his judicial history to determine fitness and see how he might rule as a jurist, it is more important to concentrate on inconsequential horseshit.

you're talking to eddie.

inconsequential horseshit is all he has. that and a lot of blind rage.

Horseshit is what Trump your god is full of Doesn't seem to bother you Just walk on by

Learn to use a period, dumbass.

 

[JWBooth]

Rock on Garth

Wayne's World Rock On...

 

[easyt65]

like i've always said - the left will go by their emotions, never the facts. you FEEL he was under the influence of something yet no one has said a thing about it HOWEVER YOU FEELZ IT so it must be true.

Ironic: Snowflakes - called 'snowflakes' - a term adopted by DEMOCRATS to define other DEMOCRATS who are 'easily offended' - are ruled ... and easily manipulated ... DRIVEN by emotion (especially HATE and INTOLERANCE); yet, here THEY are claiming Kavanaugh was 'too emotional' in his own defense as Democrats sough to intentionally falsely destroy him, his life's work, his future, his family, and his marriage.

Ironic: Democrats rail and spew violent propaganda, Hillary Clinton's campaign hired an organization to send thugs to beat and bloody Trump supporters at Trump rallies, Maxine Waters ramps up the violent rhetoric by calling for the stalking and harassment of GOP politicians, an IDS-suffering snowflakes then attempts the assassination of GOP politicians while they practice softball; yet, snowflakes claim KAVANAUGH was 'too emotional' in the defense of himself and his family from the proven attempt by Democrats to 'Herman Cain' him.

 

[JWBooth]

So rather than look to his judicial history to determine fitness and see how he might rule as a jurist, it is more important to concentrate on inconsequential horseshit.

you're talking to eddie.

inconsequential horseshit is all he has. that and a lot of blind rage.

Horseshit is what Trump your god is full of Doesn't seem to bother you Just walk on by

Still got nothing of consequence then.

 

[iceberg]

I wonder if any of the buttstain libs have asked him anything about his judicial decisions?

Don't give a flying crap for his decisions Just his acting like a dry drunk when speaking ,,,and his obvious partisanship....One more Repub POS to join Thomas ,,,Good work fing up America for the next 40 years

So rather than look to his judicial history to determine fitness and see how he might rule as a jurist, it is more important to concentrate on inconsequential horseshit.

you're talking to eddie.

inconsequential horseshit is all he has. that and a lot of blind rage.

Horseshit is what Trump your god is full of Doesn't seem to bother you Just walk on by

we're talking kavanaugh and ford. when people bring in obama and so forth into a convo you and the left goes apeshit in that not being the topic.

yet, here we are.

now - if we address the people "on topic" then how come you don't seem to care fords lawyers told a witness what to say and how to say it? why does that not bother you?

nevermind. i honestly don't give a fuck what your diaper wearing ass is bothered by today.

 

[iceberg]

So rather than look to his judicial history to determine fitness and see how he might rule as a jurist, it is more important to concentrate on inconsequential horseshit.

you're talking to eddie.

inconsequential horseshit is all he has. that and a lot of blind rage.

Horseshit is what Trump your god is full of Doesn't seem to bother you Just walk on by

Still got nothing on consequence then.

still?

did i happen to miss the one time he did have something?

 

[edward37]

I wonder if any of the buttstain libs have asked him anything about his judicial decisions?

Don't give a flying crap for his decisions Just his acting like a dry drunk when speaking ,,,and his obvious partisanship....One more Repub POS to join Thomas ,,,Good work fing up America for the next 40 years

So rather than look to his judicial history to determine fitness and see how he might rule as a jurist, it is more important to concentrate on inconsequential horseshit.

you're talking to eddie.

inconsequential horseshit is all he has. that and a lot of blind rage.

Horseshit is what Trump your god is full of Doesn't seem to bother you Just walk on by

Learn to use a period, dumbass.

Bri a jack of all trades......... A repub buffoon and punctuation mod..........................

 

[JWBooth]

So rather than look to his judicial history to determine fitness and see how he might rule as a jurist, it is more important to concentrate on inconsequential horseshit.

you're talking to eddie.

inconsequential horseshit is all he has. that and a lot of blind rage.

Horseshit is what Trump your god is full of Doesn't seem to bother you Just walk on by

Still got nothing on consequence then.

still?

did i happen to miss the one time he did have something?

Like visiting the monkey cage at the zoo. Just a lower primate throwing his feces around.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Kavanaugh is a partisan ideologue; his lies with regard to the motives of Democratic senators who appropriately oppose his nomination are proof of that.