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Right or wrong, reviewing the person i.e. the character IS part of the duty of the Senate prior to a Supreme Court nomination.
He was giving a long statement, countering filthy allegations under pressure, of course he would have a dry mouth, you alcoholic dingbat.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.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.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.Kavanaugh and his family are owed massive apologies for the scurrilous way they were treated.
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.
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 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
Haha...make no mistake about it, this dude is like any other good quality real American....he HATES filthy LefTards. I’m certain his ‘apology’ is disingenuous as hell....he’ll spend the next 30 years of his life bitchslapping the fuck out of disgusting Lefties every chance he gets. Please keep this shit up Tards....PLEASE!
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.Kavanaugh and his family are owed massive apologies for the scurrilous way they were treated.
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.
Haha...make no mistake about it, this dude is like any other good quality real American....he HATES filthy LefTards. I’m certain his ‘apology’ is disingenuous as hell....he’ll spend the next 30 years of his life bitchslapping the fuck out of disgusting Lefties every chance he gets. Please keep this shit up Tards....PLEASE!
I haven't seen a better argument for a No vote yet.
Pogo predicts: this will sail over the same heads.
she keeps using other peoples behavior to justify her own, even if she has no proof of the allegations she makes. just "feelz" it and you're good.He was giving a long statement, countering filthy allegations under pressure, of course he would have a dry mouth, you alcoholic dingbat.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.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.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.Kavanaugh and his family are owed massive apologies for the scurrilous way they were treated.
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.
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.
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........
But.....even then, he doesn't need to.
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.Kavanaugh and his family are owed massive apologies for the scurrilous way they were treated.
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.
Why would she deserve apologies? She's the one who bore false witness.
Haha...make no mistake about it, this dude is like any other good quality real American....he HATES filthy LefTards. I’m certain his ‘apology’ is disingenuous as hell....he’ll spend the next 30 years of his life bitchslapping the fuck out of disgusting Lefties every chance he gets. Please keep this shit up Tards....PLEASE!
I haven't seen a better argument for a No vote yet.
Pogo predicts: this will sail over the same heads.
Yep, clearly they don't get it and never will.
But they don’t make up crap like he’s drugged or drunk during the hearing based on their feels.Right or wrong, reviewing the person i.e. the character IS part of the duty of the Senate prior to a Supreme Court nomination. At least that's what all those background checks were about, right?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.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........
oh for the love of god. we're here in a kavanaugh is still drinking thread cause oldlady FEELZ is and you're looking for evidence now?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.Kavanaugh and his family are owed massive apologies for the scurrilous way they were treated.
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.
Why would she deserve apologies? She's the one who bore false witness.
And your evidence is.................?
They're like lemmings with this shit. Boggles the mind.
But they don’t make up crap like he’s drugged or drunk during the hearing based on their feels.Right or wrong, reviewing the person i.e. the character IS part of the duty of the Senate prior to a Supreme Court nomination. At least that's what all those background checks were about, right?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.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........
Its you who does that - when you’ve been hitting the bottle too heavily.
oh for the love of god. we're here in a kavanaugh is still drinking thread cause oldlady FEELZ is and you're looking for evidence now?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.Kavanaugh and his family are owed massive apologies for the scurrilous way they were treated.
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.
Why would she deserve apologies? She's the one who bore false witness.
And your evidence is.................?
They're like lemmings with this shit. Boggles the mind.
yep. voted on voting. it's all over but the voting. tomorrow. unless we need to vote to vote again about the vote we just had to vote.
his chugging all that water as if he had cotton mouth,
