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no.I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
I am surprised snowflakes are mocking and attacking Kavanaugh for an emotional defense of himself, his family and his life against a proven unethical, immoral, unsubstantiated, PROVEN BS attempt to 'Herman Cain' him by the Democrats.I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting.
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.
I have no reason to change my mind and I'm not going to. Have you got anything intelligent to say about his "impartiality?" Or his rethinking how he may have gone too far in his testimony?no.I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
you're just doing the typical liberal bullshit of making accusations you can't prove and then running with them as if they're true. IF he were under the influence of ANYTHING then i'd have to believe the liberal fanatics would take note and be on him like shit on stank. since that didn't happen, maybe - just maybe - you're wrong.
fyi - here is were adults admit it and move on.
Are you saying he was drunk now??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
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.
Her lack of evidence. You're killing us all. You should quit while you're only a few miles behind.
you're just doing the typical liberal bullshit of making accusations you can't prove and then running with them as if they're true.
have you anything intelligent to say at all? your emo-feels would not stand up in a court of law and you know it but hey - hold to stupid. it looks good on you.I have no reason to change my mind and I'm not going to. Have you got anything intelligent to say about his "impartiality?" Or his rethinking how he may have gone too far in his testimony?no.I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
you're just doing the typical liberal bullshit of making accusations you can't prove and then running with them as if they're true. IF he were under the influence of ANYTHING then i'd have to believe the liberal fanatics would take note and be on him like shit on stank. since that didn't happen, maybe - just maybe - you're wrong.
fyi - here is were adults admit it and move on.
I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
Sweetie, if you really wanted me to ignore you, you wouldn't have called me to this thread twice already or repeatedly trolled me instead of making coherent points. So as much as you will now criticize me for it, I'm sure my attention is giving you a warm, fuzzy glow. Enjoy.have you anything intelligent to say at all? your emo-feels would not stand up in a court of law and you know it but hey - hold to stupid. it looks good on you.I have no reason to change my mind and I'm not going to. Have you got anything intelligent to say about his "impartiality?" Or his rethinking how he may have gone too far in his testimony?no.I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
you're just doing the typical liberal bullshit of making accusations you can't prove and then running with them as if they're true. IF he were under the influence of ANYTHING then i'd have to believe the liberal fanatics would take note and be on him like shit on stank. since that didn't happen, maybe - just maybe - you're wrong.
fyi - here is were adults admit it and move on.
when you going to start ignoring me, again?
As a matter of fact, yes. My mom slipped me a Valium before a wake and it made me MORE tearful and then I wanted to eat a whole pan of brownies. And then I needed a nap. I would never take one of them things again. It just made me stupid and leaky.Sure... his wife’s tranquilizers? Do you have experience with them?I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
sweetie - you're the one who said you're going to ignore me.Sweetie, if you really wanted me to ignore you, you wouldn't have called me to this thread twice already or repeatedly trolled me instead of making coherent points. So as much as you will now criticize me for it, I'm sure my attention is giving you a warm, fuzzy glow. Enjoy.have you anything intelligent to say at all? your emo-feels would not stand up in a court of law and you know it but hey - hold to stupid. it looks good on you.I have no reason to change my mind and I'm not going to. Have you got anything intelligent to say about his "impartiality?" Or his rethinking how he may have gone too far in his testimony?no.I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
you're just doing the typical liberal bullshit of making accusations you can't prove and then running with them as if they're true. IF he were under the influence of ANYTHING then i'd have to believe the liberal fanatics would take note and be on him like shit on stank. since that didn't happen, maybe - just maybe - you're wrong.
fyi - here is were adults admit it and move on.
when you going to start ignoring me, again?
More trolling.sweetie - you're the one who said you're going to ignore me.Sweetie, if you really wanted me to ignore you, you wouldn't have called me to this thread twice already or repeatedly trolled me instead of making coherent points. So as much as you will now criticize me for it, I'm sure my attention is giving you a warm, fuzzy glow. Enjoy.have you anything intelligent to say at all? your emo-feels would not stand up in a court of law and you know it but hey - hold to stupid. it looks good on you.I have no reason to change my mind and I'm not going to. Have you got anything intelligent to say about his "impartiality?" Or his rethinking how he may have gone too far in his testimony?no.I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
you're just doing the typical liberal bullshit of making accusations you can't prove and then running with them as if they're true. IF he were under the influence of ANYTHING then i'd have to believe the liberal fanatics would take note and be on him like shit on stank. since that didn't happen, maybe - just maybe - you're wrong.
fyi - here is were adults admit it and move on.
when you going to start ignoring me, again?
good to see you're a woman of your word.
sweetie.
i just notice your hypocritical bullshit and it's fun to call you on it.
there are times you're not in a crabby mood?More trolling.sweetie - you're the one who said you're going to ignore me.Sweetie, if you really wanted me to ignore you, you wouldn't have called me to this thread twice already or repeatedly trolled me instead of making coherent points. So as much as you will now criticize me for it, I'm sure my attention is giving you a warm, fuzzy glow. Enjoy.have you anything intelligent to say at all? your emo-feels would not stand up in a court of law and you know it but hey - hold to stupid. it looks good on you.I have no reason to change my mind and I'm not going to. Have you got anything intelligent to say about his "impartiality?" Or his rethinking how he may have gone too far in his testimony?no.
you're just doing the typical liberal bullshit of making accusations you can't prove and then running with them as if they're true. IF he were under the influence of ANYTHING then i'd have to believe the liberal fanatics would take note and be on him like shit on stank. since that didn't happen, maybe - just maybe - you're wrong.
fyi - here is were adults admit it and move on.
when you going to start ignoring me, again?
good to see you're a woman of your word.
sweetie.
i just notice your hypocritical bullshit and it's fun to call you on it.
One of these days when I'm in a really crabby mood, I may report you for it.
As a matter of fact, yes. My mom slipped me a Valium before a wake and it made me MORE tearful and then I wanted to eat a whole pan of brownies. And then I needed a nap. I would never take one of them things again. It just made me stupid and leaky.Sure... his wife’s tranquilizers? Do you have experience with them?I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
You deliberately imply in your thread title that he’s an alcoholic, and now you are suggesting his wife takes tranquillisers, you vapid drunken old sot, OldLady.I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic
Too many tears, too much water, too many outbursts.Soooo, because your mom took them, you assume Kavanaughs’s wife does...
How do I know you aren’t lying about taking them yourself, now? Oh, you want us to believe you, even though there IS no evidence of such.
Unlike Kavanaugh, who had numerous people deny there was such a gathering that Ford claimed were there...
As a matter of fact, yes. My mom slipped me a Valium before a wake and it made me MORE tearful and then I wanted to eat a whole pan of brownies. And then I needed a nap. I would never take one of them things again. It just made me stupid and leaky.Sure... his wife’s tranquilizers? Do you have experience with them?I am really surprised at what a strong reaction Kavanaugh's kind-of-apology thread is getting. I figured it would sink to page 3 on the Active List within in an hour, like most of my threads do.
Huh.
I respect USMB rules and I was not trying to trigger just more comments on whether Kavanaugh is a good guy or a bad guy. I would have stuck it in the daily thread on the subject if I had that in mind. I guess just saying the name is going to trigger this crowd, though, and set them going like an overused answering machine message.
Yeah, I think he was under the influence of something when he testified and who cares; I'm NOT saying the guy is an alcoholic or that he was shitfaced when he testified. A bit buzzed, though. He probably thought it would relax him to have a couple drinks or one of his wife's tranquilizers, and I'm not saying the guy is an alcoholic. ALL I'm saying is ... he seems to have sobered up and perhaps is not quite so rabid as he acted last week, which is probably a good thing and I'd think everyone would be quite happy for that.
