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I did not watch any testimony today because I was at work (Original Post) milestogo Sep 2018 OP
In short... W_HAMILTON Sep 2018 #1
Agree with all but sadly marlakay Sep 2018 #4
They will be punished for a generation if Kavanaugh is seated on the Supreme Court. W_HAMILTON Sep 2018 #5
I heard today its worth it to them marlakay Sep 2018 #7
It won't matter if the Supreme Court is increased to 11 seats (or more). W_HAMILTON Sep 2018 #8
Good for you!!!!! BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #2
Honestly, it was sickening. At least for me. aikoaiko Sep 2018 #3
Thats what really makes me mad marlakay Sep 2018 #6
Tantrums are so unbecoming for an adult. nature-lover Sep 2018 #9

W_HAMILTON

(7,867 posts)
1. In short...
Thu Sep 27, 2018, 07:51 PM
Sep 2018

Dr. Blasey was more credible and authentic and honest than anyone could have imagined.

Kavanaugh came completely unhinged and showed the world that he is very much capable of the things being alleged of him. His choir boy persona was completely discarded and he was screeching about the Clintons and some big left wing conspiracy.

marlakay

(11,470 posts)
4. Agree with all but sadly
Thu Sep 27, 2018, 07:56 PM
Sep 2018

I think republicans have lost caring about anything but themselves and money and they will vote for him.

W_HAMILTON

(7,867 posts)
5. They will be punished for a generation if Kavanaugh is seated on the Supreme Court.
Thu Sep 27, 2018, 07:59 PM
Sep 2018

The same way it was predicted that Democrats would lose the South if they voted for the Civil Rights Act, the Republicans will lose women and minorities for a generation over this spectacle today. And for what? One seat on the Supreme Court that -- after the ridiculousness of the Merrick Garland nomination and this hearing today -- could not even matter come 2021 if a Democratic president nominates two additional Supreme Court Justices and they are approved with a simple majority by the Democratic-controlled Senate.

marlakay

(11,470 posts)
7. I heard today its worth it to them
Thu Sep 27, 2018, 08:03 PM
Sep 2018

Because he will be on court 40 yrs and they know all the decisions are made by court. All of their picks are young so they can wait out until people will vote for them again.

Makes me sick how they get away with it.

W_HAMILTON

(7,867 posts)
8. It won't matter if the Supreme Court is increased to 11 seats (or more).
Thu Sep 27, 2018, 08:05 PM
Sep 2018

And, thanks to Republicans eliminating the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees, all it takes is a Democratic president and a simple majority in a Democratic-controlled to nominate someone for the Supreme Court.

aikoaiko

(34,170 posts)
3. Honestly, it was sickening. At least for me.
Thu Sep 27, 2018, 07:55 PM
Sep 2018

Dr. Ford was clearly traumatized by the attempted rape. I believed her. I don't think she was lying. I hate that it affected her so much.

Kavanaugh sounded like an angry frat boy who was indignant at being caught.

And the sickening icing on the cake is that Dr. Ford's pain is now a political football.

marlakay

(11,470 posts)
6. Thats what really makes me mad
Thu Sep 27, 2018, 07:59 PM
Sep 2018

He is a spoiled rich boy threw a fit today and will probably get the candy from mommy he cried over.

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