mugtang Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, thelawlorfaithful said: The potential for harpooning a confirmation before a replacement could be put forward before the midterms. That’s a bad strategy though. Nothing motivates the right like an open SCOTUS seat. If the Dems manage to torpedo Kavanaugh the GOP will keep the Senate and may even pick up a couple if seats. And if that happens get ready for Justice Barrett who is way more conservative than Kavanaugh. thelawlorfaithful, on 31 Dec 2012 - 04:01 AM, said:One of the rules I live by: never underestimate a man in a dandy looking sweater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverCityBronco Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, thelawlorfaithful said: Gonna have to be in that half the people here. She delivered the letter to the FBI for investigation but redacted the name. If she thought the allegation was serious and credible, it beggars belief that she told no one, not even the other Dems on the committee, until the week of confirmation. It was a completely calculated political move. Maybe, but most likely she decided to come out with the information because she didn't want a rapist to have a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. And even if it were a calculated political move it shouldn't matter. I don't any of us want a rapist on the Supreme Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokebball Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 41 minutes ago, RiverCityBronco said: Maybe, but most likely she decided to come out with the information because she didn't want a rapist to have a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. And even if it were a calculated political move it shouldn't matter. I don't any of us want a rapist on the Supreme Court. She's claiming he raped her? I missed that I guess. Honestly, I haven't been following this. The World Needs More Cowboys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thelawlorfaithful Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 51 minutes ago, RiverCityBronco said: Maybe, but most likely she decided to come out with the information because she didn't want a rapist to have a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. And even if it were a calculated political move it shouldn't matter. I don't any of us want a rapist on the Supreme Court. Reality called, says you guys should meet. We’re all sitting in the dugout. Thinking we should pitch. How you gonna throw a shutout when all you do is bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtang Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 If the GOP was smart they would do the following: 1. Withdraw or Reject Kavanaugh 2. Hold the seat open through the midterms. The right will come out in the States with vulnerable Dem senators and they will pick up seats in the senate. 3. Have Trump nominate Barrett. 4. Watch Cory Booker mansplain womens rights to a woman. 5. Confirm Barrett 6. Kill Roe as she is against abortion (for the record I don’t care about abortion either way). But what the GOP will do is: 1. Push Kavanaugh through. 2. People will believe he is tainted. 3. The Dems will take both the House and the Senate. 4. Then Trump will be impeached. thelawlorfaithful, on 31 Dec 2012 - 04:01 AM, said:One of the rules I live by: never underestimate a man in a dandy looking sweater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawlorfaithful Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, pokebball said: She's claiming he raped her? I missed that I guess. Honestly, I haven't been following this. No, that’s not at all even close to what was claimed. We’re all sitting in the dugout. Thinking we should pitch. How you gonna throw a shutout when all you do is bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR_Poke Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, mugtang said: If the GOP was smart they would do the following: 1. Withdraw or Reject Kavanaugh 2. Hold the seat open through the midterms. The right will come out in the States with vulnerable Dem senators and they will pick up seats in the senate. 3. Have Trump nominate Barrett. 4. Watch Cory Booker mansplain womens rights to a woman. 5. Confirm Barrett 6. Kill Roe as she is against abortion (for the record I don’t care about abortion either way). But what the GOP will do is: 1. Push Kavanaugh through. 2. People will believe he is tainted. 3. The Dems will take both the House and the Senate. 4. Then Trump will be impeached. there is a big risk that even if they hold off on confirmation they still lose the house and senate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawlorfaithful Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, mugtang said: That’s a bad strategy though. Nothing motivates the right like an open SCOTUS seat. If the Dems manage to torpedo Kavanaugh the GOP will keep the Senate and may even pick up a couple if seats. And if that happens get ready for Justice Barrett who is way more conservative than Kavanaugh. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. You don’t really want to gamble on a midterm with a pissed off democratic base. To this point Kavannaugh was an exemplary pick with dozens and dozens of people to testify to his character. The accuser should be heard out by the committee if she’s willing, they should look at the evidence. But the weight of her allegation alone against everything else is not enough to hold up Kavannaugh’s confirmation. We’re all sitting in the dugout. Thinking we should pitch. How you gonna throw a shutout when all you do is bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtang Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, HR_Poke said: there is a big risk that even if they hold off on confirmation they still lose the house and senate There is risk but the map favors the GOP in the Senate. There are several Senate Dems in states Trump won by double digits up for re-election in 2018. The House is a lost cause. thelawlorfaithful, on 31 Dec 2012 - 04:01 AM, said:One of the rules I live by: never underestimate a man in a dandy looking sweater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawlorfaithful Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, HR_Poke said: there is a big risk that even if they hold off on confirmation they still lose the house and senate And it’s not like Coney Barrett or whomever won’t be subject to being smeared by any means necessarry. All they’d be doing is showing these eleventh hour stunts work. We’re all sitting in the dugout. Thinking we should pitch. How you gonna throw a shutout when all you do is bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thelawlorfaithful Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 We’re all sitting in the dugout. Thinking we should pitch. How you gonna throw a shutout when all you do is bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR_Poke Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, thelawlorfaithful said: And it’s not like Coney Barrett or whomever won’t be subject to being smeared by any means necessarry. All they’d be doing is showing these eleventh hour stunts work. yep. Party of everything these days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_SD_Dude Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 45 minutes ago, Extra Mayo said: Then I guess it’s a good thing he’s not getting a lifetime appointment. Thay Haif Said: Quhat Say Thay? Lat Thame Say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackmormon Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Extra Mayo said: How many White Supremacists do you follow on Twitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokebball Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, Old_SD_Dude said: Then I guess it’s a good thing he’s not getting a lifetime appointment. 39 minutes ago, thelawlorfaithful said: How does a guy in a situation like Cavanaugh is in, win. It's impossible. The World Needs More Cowboys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawlorfaithful Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, pokebball said: How does a guy in a situation like Cavanaugh is in, win. It's impossible. Well If the allegations are true he’s already won and is getting off light. We’re all sitting in the dugout. Thinking we should pitch. How you gonna throw a shutout when all you do is bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokebball Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, thelawlorfaithful said: Well If the allegations are true he’s already won and is getting off light. What did he win? The World Needs More Cowboys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawlorfaithful Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, pokebball said: What did he win? A decade as a Federal judge on the DC circuit. We’re all sitting in the dugout. Thinking we should pitch. How you gonna throw a shutout when all you do is bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...