Kavanaugh Supreme Court Nomination

[LDAHL]

In the absence of any corroborating evidence, it will break down to those who believe the accusation itself is sufficient reason to kill the nomination and those who do not. Those who feel the charge is enough were never going to support it anyway. Nor do I see a lot of minds being changed by another few days of political theater. As has been pointed out here, the truth of the matter is irrelevant if it allows one party to portray themselves as the champions of women.

What we will get from this is some additional performance art aimed at energizing the already convinced. But as Trump has taught us, truth is a poor substitute for drama in our current political climate.

[ToomuchStuff]

I know it's a waste of time to ask but, what makes some of them incompetent?

Did you ever get an answer?

[Alan]

Did you ever get an answer?

Nope, but I honestly didn't expect one as we've now reached the point where it's no longer necessary to base our feelings on facts or data.

[Teacher Terry]

It’s a waste of time because we fundamentally disagree and no one is going to change their minds.

[Alan]

It’s a waste of time because we fundamentally disagree and no one is going to change their minds.

In my world agreements aren't necessary for discussion, but I'm a conservative. I would think you would empathize with those you cannot convert due to their inability to see beyond reason into the realm of feelings.

[catherine]

But as Trump has taught us, truth is a poor substitute for drama in our current political climate.

So sad, but true.

I would like to know if Kavanaugh were a Democrat and accused of the same allegations, would we Dems have a biased reaction? There are a lot of 17 year old drunken jerks out there, and I'm not at all condoning his alleged behavior, but given this is a decades old "he said/she said" argument, I am wrestling with whether or not this "bombshell" should impede the hearings for his Supreme Court candidacy.

And I'm a woman. And a Democrat. And pro-choice. And I really don't want Kavanaugh to be on the Supreme Court, strictly for political reasons.

[LDAHL]

So sad, but true.

I would like to know if Kavanaugh were a Democrat and accused of the same allegations, would we Dems have a biased reaction? There are a lot of 17 year old drunken jerks out there, and I'm not at all condoning his alleged behavior, but given this is a decades old "he said/she said" argument, I am wrestling with whether or not this "bombshell" should impede the hearings for his Supreme Court candidacy.

And I'm a woman. And a Democrat. And pro-choice. And I really don't want Kavanaugh to be on the Supreme Court, strictly for political reasons.

Clearly, you labor under a burden of integrity that does not impede many in high office who seek higher office.

[Teacher Terry]

Alan, I base my decisions on facts not feelings. Considering they wouldn’t even let Garland have a hearing and he was republican I have no problem with what is happening now .

[Alan]

Alan, I base my decisions on facts not feelings. Considering they wouldn’t even let Garland have a hearing and he was republican I have no problem with what is happening now .

Oh, I completely understand your desire for retribution, but my question was what in your mind makes some of the other justices incompetent?

And now I have another question for you. Since you approve of the Democrats efforts to derail this nomination out of spite, will you also approve of a by any means campaign to stop the next one as well if Kavanaugh decides the appointment is no longer worth pursuing?

[Teacher Terry]

I am not a lawyer. However, sometimes some judges do not appear to be interpreting the law with well thought out decisions. Even if I disagree I respect their decisions if done properly. We need smart, informed judges that can interpret the law. If the republicans pick a good candidate that person should not be blocked. Garland wouldn’t have been my first choice but would have made a good Judge.