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General Category => Politics/Government => Topic started by: mystery-ak on July 09, 2018, 08:42:23 pm
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Who will it be..Trump to announce at 9pm est
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Sadly, it will not be me.
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Sadly, it will not be me.
:bigsilly:
You mean you weren't summoned to the White House for an interview... :shrug:
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Sadly, it will not be me.
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I didn’t know you were a lawyer. :judge:
If you are in real life, I’m actually looking for one.
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I hope it's a woman.
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Sadly, it will not be me.
:bigsilly:
That would be an awesome plottwist from Trump though wouldn't it?
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I hope he follows his gut and nominates Amy Barrett but I'll be happy with any of the four reported as being under consideration.
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http://wesa.fm/post/pa-sen-bob-casey-says-hell-oppose-any-trumps-supreme-court-nominees#stream/0 (http://wesa.fm/post/pa-sen-bob-casey-says-hell-oppose-any-trumps-supreme-court-nominees#stream/0)
PA Sen. Bob Casey Says He'll Oppose Any Of Trump's Supreme Court Nominees
Trump should nominate Merrick Garland and the GOP should vote him down.
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http://wesa.fm/post/pa-sen-bob-casey-says-hell-oppose-any-trumps-supreme-court-nominees#stream/0 (http://wesa.fm/post/pa-sen-bob-casey-says-hell-oppose-any-trumps-supreme-court-nominees#stream/0)
PA Sen. Bob Casey Says He'll Oppose Any Of Trump's Supreme Court Nominees
Trump should nominate Merrick Garland and the GOP should vote him down.
LOL...I kinda would like to see that.. :silly:
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Red-state Dems decline invite to Trump's Supreme Court announcement
By Jordain Carney - 07/09/18 05:06 PM EDT
A trio of red-state Democratic senators have turned down invitations to attend President Trump's announcement of his nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Democratic Sens. Joe Donnelly (Ind.), Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.) were invited but declined to attend the event at the White House at 9 p.m. Monday.
Donnelly said in a statement that he declined so that his first meeting with Trump's pick will be "in a setting where we can discuss his or her experience and perspectives."
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http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/396178-red-state-dems-decline-invite-to-trumps-supreme-court-announcement (http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/396178-red-state-dems-decline-invite-to-trumps-supreme-court-announcement)
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I’m going with a dark horse choice.
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Judge Reinhold
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Bookmarking... :pop41:
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4 hours to go
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They have done a pretty good job of keeping this under wraps. I wonder when the first leak will hit.
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They have done a pretty good job of keeping this under wraps. I wonder when the first leak will hit.
They have.
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Hahahaha.....but will there be product placement?
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Brett Michael Kavanaugh (born February 12, 1965) is a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He was Staff Secretary in the Executive Office of the President of the United States under President George W. Bush.
A protégé of Kenneth Starr, Kavanaugh played a lead role in drafting the Starr report, which urged the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Kavanaugh led the investigation into the suicide of Clinton aide Vincent Foster.
Thomas Michael Hardiman (born July 8, 1965) is a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Nominated by President George W. Bush, he began active service on April 2, 2007 and maintains chambers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was previously a United States District Judge.
In 2017, Hardiman was a finalist to succeed Antonin Scalia as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, alongside eventual nominee Neil M. Gorsuch. The next year, following Justice Anthony Kennedy announcing his retirement from the Supreme Court, Hardiman was once again considered a front-runner to fill the vacant seat.
Raymond Michael Kethledge (born December 11, 1966) is a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Kethledge appeared on Donald Trump's list of potential Supreme Court nominees in 2016, and was described by press reports as a finalist in President Trump's nomination to replace Anthony Kennedy on the court.
Kethledge was first nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit by President George W. Bush on June 28, 2006, to replace Judge James L. Ryan. From November 2001 to March 2006, Henry Saad had been nominated to the seat, but he had been filibustered by the Senate Democrats and later withdrew.
Amy Coney Barrett (born 1972) is a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. She was previously a professor of law at Notre Dame Law School and the John M. Olin Fellow in Law at George Washington University Law School.
On May 8, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Barrett to serve as a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, to the seat vacated by Judge John Daniel Tinder, who took senior status on February 18, 2015.President Barack Obama's nominee for the vacancy, Myra Selby, was blocked by the Senate due to the opposition of Senator Dan Coats (Republican of Indiana). A hearing on her nomination before the Senate Judiciary Committee was held on September 6, 2017.
During Barrett's hearing, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein questioned Barrett about whether her Catholic faith would influence her decision-making on the court.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Coney_Barrett
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Kethledge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Hardiman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Kavanaugh
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Allahpundit @allahpundit
1 hour ago
Glad Trump came along and ended the Bush era so that we could [checks notes] nominate Bush’s judges
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Trump should reveal one letter of their last name every hour on the hour.
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I’m going with a dark horse choice.
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Judge Reinhold
Yes! Or Harry Stone but alas he died last year
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Allahpundit @allahpundit
1 hour ago
Glad Trump came along and ended the Bush era so that we could [checks notes] nominate Bush’s judges
It appears at first glance that Barrett is the only one who isn't a Bushy.
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DJ Khaled would make an entertaining SCOTUS.
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Brett Michael Kavanaugh
If he’s the choice and Trump calls him Bret Michaels, Twitter will go Chernobyl.
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It appears at first glance that Barrett is the only one who isn't a Bushy.
And the youngest.
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Yes! Or Harry Stone but alas he died last year
That may not matter to Trump, I dunno.
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I think I'll change my original guess from Hope Hicks to Judge Lance Ito.
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My pick is Hardiman...not that I necessarily want him just who I think Trump will pick...just looked at all their dob...I feel so old..lol
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And the youngest.
Out of the 4 mentioned I think she'd be the best pick, but we have RINO idiots in place like Collins who would block the nomination.
Anyone else pizzed that McCain didn't step down so that someone in his place could have actually participated in voting for this extremely important SCOTUS pick?
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I think I'll change my original guess from Hope Hicks to Judge Lance Ito.
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She wears the dude suit all the time and goes by the name Braxton Hicks, now.
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Sadly, it will not be me.
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@Oceander
@mystery-ak
Trump ask me because he loves me bigly, and I said no because I tell the truth and lawyers don't. :word:
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She wears the dude suit all the time and goes by the name Braxton Hicks, now.
She looks like a Bond girl. Maybe the dude suit is a needed for her labor of love.
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President Donald Trump has reached a final decision on who he will nominate to the Supreme Court, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday, just hours before the president plans to do a prime-time reveal from the White House.
The sources did not divulge who the pick will be, but sources earlier on Monday said Judges Thomas Hardiman and Brett Kavanaugh had emerged as the most likely contenders for the Supreme Court.
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/07/09/trumps-supreme-court-pick-thomas-hardiman-and-brett-kavanaugh-702297 (https://www.politico.com/story/2018/07/09/trumps-supreme-court-pick-thomas-hardiman-and-brett-kavanaugh-702297)
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@Oceander
@mystery-ak
Trump ask me because he loves me bigly, and I said no because I tell the truth and lawyers don't. :word:
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@Oceander
@mystery-ak
Trump ask me because he loves me bigly, and I said no because I tell the truth and lawyers don't. :word:
You're so naughty
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@Oceander
@mystery-ak
Trump ask me because he loves me bigly, and I said no because I tell the truth and lawyers don't. :word:
:thumbsup:
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FWIW.....my brother said Newt and wife Callista have been seen entering the WH. Since she's Vatican ambassador, he's thinking it'll be Barrett.
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Ted Cruz
✔ @tedcruz
US Senate candidate, TX
I'm told Mike Lee has been spotted flying to Washington today....
3:03 PM - Jul 9, 2018
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....and boy are his arms tired.
****drummer
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And boy are his arms tired.
Dammit
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FWIW.....my brother said Newt and wife Callista have been seen entering the WH. Since she's Vatican ambassador, he's thinking it'll be Barrett.
Martha on Fox said Barrett is still in Indiana
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And boy are his arms tired.
Dammit
He got you by one minute.
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And boy are his arms tired.
Dammit
It was just asking for it, right?
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He got you by one minute.
He is a quick wit
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It was just asking for it, right?
The image made me chuckle.
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Amy Barrett is in Indiana right now. Mark Levin thinks this means she's in the bullpen.
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Nominating a woman will make it harder for the #metoo nimrods to attack her... in theory.
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Scott Greenfield @ScottGreenfield
Jeanine Pirro spotted walking out of Reagan National Airport in new shoes to a waiting black SUV.
5:25 PM - Jul 9, 2018
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Are the shoes Ivanka's brand?
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New shoes? Well, there it is.
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Are the shoes Ivanka's brand?
Red soles?
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Amy Barrett is in Indiana right now. Mark Levin thinks this means she's in the bullpen.
Does this mean she's nominated next time? @DCPatriot
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New shoes? Well, there it is.
Fake news. Turns out, she was listening to Nu Shooz.
! No longer available (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nZ5d6EXIOHE#)
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It's Mueller!
Okay, that could be just a rumor.
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Does this mean she's nominated next time? @DCPatriot
Only if Ginsburg retires
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Bunny Lebowski always impressed me with her straight forward Honesty.
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BREAKING!!!! Trumps pick for SC Justice announced. It's going to be Judge Pigmeat Markham....
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Bunny Lebowski always impressed me with her straight forward Honesty.
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Perhaps it'll be Elle Woods.
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Perhaps it'll be Elle Woods.
I was just thinking that!
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I was just thinking that!
Or Pam Bondi.
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Or my cousin Vinny
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Are the shoes Ivanka's brand?
Nobody wears Ivanka's brand.
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Or my cousin Vinny
Yeah, he'll blend.
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Yeah, he'll blend.
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Nobody wears Ivanka's brand.
That explains why she didn't have the same problems with clearance, like her husband did.
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That explains why she didn't have the same problems with clearance, like her husband did.
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No need to get all "mean girls".
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Link? tia
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No need to get all "mean girls".
It was my last chance. I told the Mrs I'd get serious at 10 til.
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That explains why she didn't have the same problems with clearance, like her husband did.
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Hah, actually most of her stuff has pretty high ratings on Amazon.
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Red soles?
I don't know if they are right size though
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http://kmedia.io/watch/fox-news-live-stream-24-7-hd-fox-and-friends-live_amxpVmT9O1fLm9g.html (http://kmedia.io/watch/fox-news-live-stream-24-7-hd-fox-and-friends-live_amxpVmT9O1fLm9g.html)
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Ben Shapiro
✔ @benshapiro
It’s Kavanaugh
Ed Whelan @EdWhelanEPPC
Delighted to be attending White House ceremony this evening.
7:18 PM - Jul 9, 2018
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@CatherineofAragon
It will be the judge you wrote about on another thread - the one seen going into black sedan, followed by others plus the secret service headed to White House.
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NBC is saying Kavanaugh on their crawler.
Held as secret until 6 minutes before. That's pretty damn good.
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Tom Fitton says it will be Kavanaugh.
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Does this mean she's nominated next time? @DCPatriot
That's his POV. That she doesn't have enough time in her present position, and will be the 'closer' when the next opening comes up.
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NBC is saying Kavanaugh on their TV crawler.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/trump-taps-federal-appeals-court-judge-brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-n889921 (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/trump-taps-federal-appeals-court-judge-brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-n889921)
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That's his POV. That she doesn't have enough time in her present position, and will be the 'closer' when the next opening comes up.
Thanks.
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Not Kavanaugh !!!!!
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Not Kavanaugh !!!!!
???
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We are in for a hellacious couple of months. :crying:
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@mystery-ak
Kavanaugh is the one seen getting into black sedan headed to White House.
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???
Just thought I would be the libs to it...lol
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Not Kavanaugh !!!!!
Why not?
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AP news just announced its Kavanaugh
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here we go......
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That's his POV. That she doesn't have enough time in her present position, and will be the 'closer' when the next opening comes up.
That is a good point. She will be controversial one way or the other, but with some more seasoning as a judge it will be that much harder to defeat her nomination.
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The President is a master at dominating a news cycle ...
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CNBC just announced Kavanaugh too
So has Drudge
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I read about Kavanaugh's last appointment. He says Roe vs. Wade is the law and he will uphold it except for certain restrictions.
That gets Susan Collins vote.
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CNBC just announced Kavanaugh too
So has Drudge
And so it is!
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Why not?
Because he's an establisment Republican who is way too cozy with the GOP leadership and the Bush 43 crowd.
It will give the impression that deal was made to get Kennedy to retire now instead of later.
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That's one heck of an ovation, there! Wow!
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standing O
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@CatherineofAragon
It will be the judge you wrote about on another thread - the one seen going into black sedan, followed by others plus the secret service headed to White House.
@Victoria33
Yes, Trump just made his announcement. Please God let this guy be the real thing.
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@corbe is that him?
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Nice looking family Kavanaugh has there. Two really cute daughters and a nice looking wife. Hope this nomination will be a blessing to them.
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Because he's an establisment Republican who is way too cozy with the GOP leadership and the Bush 43 crowd.
It will give the impression that deal was made to get Kennedy to retire now instead of later.
We shall see!
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And this just proves the fix was in.
The WH and Kennedy made a deal to get him to retire now.
Also explains his last votes on the court too.
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So after nuking Cruz over John Roberts, we're getting another John Roberts. *****rollingeyes***** Oh look. He's Ivy League. He has a family.
Done caring about this.
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@Victoria33
Yes, Trump just made his announcement. Please God let this guy be the real thing.
Amen! The last thing we need is a moderate like Roberts.
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Swamp.
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So after nuking Cruz over John Roberts, we're getting another John Roberts. *****rollingeyes***** Oh look. He's Ivy League. He has a family.
Done caring about this.
Same here. So much for swamp draining.
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And this just proves the fix was in.
The WH and Kennedy made a deal to get him to retire now.
Also explains his last votes on the court too.
I thought I was a cynic. You win. :laugh:
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Yes @Freya that's him.
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Because he's an establisment Republican who is way too cozy with the GOP leadership and the Bush 43 crowd.
It will give the impression that deal was made to get Kennedy to retire now instead of later.
Impression to who? The left? Who cares, if so. As long as he adheres to the Constitution vs. a political ideology, I'm cool with this pick.
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That's one heck of an ovation, there! Wow!
Agree, it was quite sustained.
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Kavanaugh led the investigation into the suicide of Clinton aide Vincent Foster.
Could be interesting?
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I repeat:
I read about Kavanaugh's last appointment. He says Roe vs. Wade is the law and he will uphold it except for certain restrictions.
That gets Susan Collins vote.
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And this just proves the fix was in.
The WH and Kennedy made a deal to get him to retire now.
Also explains his last votes on the court too.
*****rollingeyes*****
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Yes @Freya that's him.
For what it’s worth, he’s handsome. Not that that matters. That and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee.
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For what it’s worth, he’s handsome. Not that that matters. That and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee.
Uh.... I would say he is just average looking. (different strokes)
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Well...I'm disappointed.
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He looks familiar....wait a sec...dye the grey, put in some contacts...
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I hope this nice man knows what's about to happen to his life.
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Judge Kavanaugh: "A judge must interpret the Constitution as written...informed by precedent."
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Nice looking family Kavanaugh has there. Two really cute daughters and a nice looking wife. Hope this nomination will be a blessing to them.
888high58888
My thoughts exactly!
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..."Some conservatives don't like him: There is some grousing in some conservative circles over Kavanaugh. These conservatives, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, believe he is not sufficiently conservative. They disagree with portions of opinions he has written relating to abortion and the Affordable Care Act, for example....."
— In one opinion, they argue, he laid the groundwork for upholding the Affordable Care Act as constitutional because he recognized the mandate as a tax
https://www.npr.org/2018/07/09/626164904/who-is-brett-kavanaugh-president-trumps-pick-for-the-supreme-court (https://www.npr.org/2018/07/09/626164904/who-is-brett-kavanaugh-president-trumps-pick-for-the-supreme-court)
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Uh.... I would say he is just average looking. (different strokes)
It’s not a flattering photo but he has good bone structure. But personality means more than looks. Looks fade you know. I want someone interesting. A good conversationalist and loved animals- and me. (Of course)
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Well, DiFi's dusting off her Catholic attacks.
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Judge Kavanaugh: "A judge must interpret the Constitution as written...informed by precedent."
And what happens when the plain language of the Constitution is in conflict with the precedent?
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He looks familiar....wait a sec...dye the grey, put in some contacts...
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Please.... don't give the RINOs any ideas.
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Dave Levinthal
â€Verified account @davelevinthal
1m1 minute ago
Religion-wise, #SCOTUS breaks down as such:
5 Catholics
3 Jews
1 Episcopal church attendee, raised Catholic (Gorsuch)
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He's got a beautiful family.
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888high58888
My thoughts exactly!
???? But will he be a blessing to this nation? That's the question. I could care less if he has a nice looking family. Will he rule according to the Constitution??
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Steve Herman
â€Verified account @W7VOA
3m3 minutes ago
“Tomorrow I begin meeting with members of the senate,†says Kavanaugh. “I will tell each senator I revere the Constitution...If confirmed by the senate I will keep an open mind in every case.â€
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It’s not a flattering photo but he has good bone structure. But personality means more than looks. Looks fade you know. I want someone interesting. A good conversationalist and loved animals- and me. (Of course)
I want an honest, decent (and decent looking) Christian Conservative as the new justice. I want it all! lol
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The choice of the Deep State, imho. Say hello to the new Swing VoteTM.
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I can't wait for the
circus confirmation.
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Worst possible choice other than Merrick Garland.
Senate, you'd better slow-walk this one.
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At least one person at tos has already called for him to get Borked.
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carl hulse
â€Verified account @hillhulse
49s50 seconds ago
Sen McConnell has gone from privately suggesting Pres Trump not pick Brett Kavanaugh to calling him a "a superb choice" and "impressive nominee" in his public statement.
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Well ... IMHO and as I had mentioned quite awhile ago. Trump nominated Gorsuch a conservative as promised, but he didn't necessarily promise to place another conservative on the bench. He's placing a moderate liberal who will be on the bench for decades. Not good. Not good at all!
Maybe with any luck we'll have some conservatives who will vote against him and he won't get the nomination?
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carl hulse
â€Verified account @hillhulse
49s50 seconds ago
Sen McConnell has gone from privately suggesting Pres Trump not pick Brett Kavanaugh to calling him a "a superb choice" and "impressive nominee" in his public statement.
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I read about Kavanaugh's last appointment. He says Roe vs. Wade is the law and he will uphold it except for certain restrictions.
That gets Susan Collins vote.
That and Murcowski. They must have spooked him.
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Chris Murphy
â€Verified account @ChrisMurphyCT
Brett Kavanaugh is a true Second Amendment radical. He believes assault weapon bans are unconstitutional, a position way out of the judicial mainstream, far to the right of even late Justice Scalia.
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The choice of the Deep State, imho. Say hello to the new Swing VoteTM.
And you know what? That's okay...so long as he's not a Ginsberg, Sotomayor, Kagan or Breyer.
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standing O
I’m sitting, actually. :silly:
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???? But will he be a blessing to this nation? That's the question. I could care less if he has a nice looking family. Will he rule according to the Constitution??
Well I ran across this a few days ago when reading about Cavanaugh. I guess he will be a blessing to Trump.
Politics
Supreme Court nominee has argued presidents should not be distracted by investigations and lawsuits
by Michael Kranish and Ann E. Marimow July 9 at 9:01 PM ?Email the author
U.S. Circuit Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, a former clerk for Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy who was nominated replace him, has argued that presidents should not be distracted by civil lawsuits, criminal investigations or even questions from a prosecutor or defense attorney while in office.
Kavanaugh had direct personal experience that informed his 2009 article for the Minnesota Law Review: He helped investigate President Bill Clinton as part of independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr’s team and then served for five years as a close aide to President George W. Bush.
Having observed the weighty issues that can consume a president, Kavanaugh wrote, the nation’s chief executive should be exempt from “time-consuming and distracting†lawsuits and investigations, which “would ill serve the public interest, especially in times of financial or national security crisis.â€
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/top-supreme-court-prospect-has-argued-presidents-should-not-be-distracted-by-investigations-and-lawsuits/2018/06/29/2dd9c1cc-7baa-11e8-80be-6d32e182a3bc_story.html?utm_term=.54c2bb3cadff (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/top-supreme-court-prospect-has-argued-presidents-should-not-be-distracted-by-investigations-and-lawsuits/2018/06/29/2dd9c1cc-7baa-11e8-80be-6d32e182a3bc_story.html?utm_term=.54c2bb3cadff)
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Worst possible choice other than Merrick Garland.
Senate, you'd better slow-walk this one.
Agreed. We've now been Trumped!
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carl hulse
â€Verified account @hillhulse
49s50 seconds ago
Sen McConnell has gone from privately suggesting Pres Trump not pick Brett Kavanaugh to calling him a "a superb choice" and "impressive nominee" in his public statement.
Kavanaugh would not have been my first choice but I'm happy never the less,
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McConnell is afraid Kavanaugh's long and deep paper trail will slow the process and confirmation.
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Uhhh ohh... Libs will already call him racist and non-inclusive.
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Impression to who? The left? Who cares, if so. As long as he adheres to the Constitution vs. a political ideology, I'm cool with this pick.
I don't give a crap about the lefts opinion. I'm talking.g about the Conservatives within the GOP who thought Trump wouldn't go with an insider for the job.
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Laura Ingraham
â€Verified account @IngrahamAngle
18m18 minutes ago
“There is no one more qualified or more deserving...
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And you know what? That's okay...so long as he's not a Ginsberg, Sotomayor, Kagan or Breyer.
Agreed.
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carl hulse
â€Verified account @hillhulse
49s50 seconds ago
Sen McConnell has gone from privately suggesting Pres Trump not pick Brett Kavanaugh to calling him a "a superb choice" and "impressive nominee" in his public statement.
And...what's you point Mr. Hulse.
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???? But will he be a blessing to this nation? That's the question. I could care less if he has a nice looking family. Will he rule according to the Constitution??
@libertybele
Right? I heard him talking about his first date? Dude, nobody cares.
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Nate Silver
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2m2 minutes ago
My early, sure-to-be-revised priors on Kavanaugh:
1. Reaction among Republican elites and other high-info GOP voters will be pretty good overall but with a range from "meh" to very excited. Lower-info GOP voters won't really care that much unless the hearings get interesting.
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Nate Silver
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2m2 minutes ago
3. Red-state Democratic senators won't feel that much pressure to vote aye and won't face that many political consequences for failing to do so. He'll be pretty easy to frame as a partisan and he's not as sympathetic as e.g. Barrett.
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Nate Silver
â€Verified account @NateSilver538
2m2 minutes ago
4. Jurisprudentially, maybe not the *most* conservative pick, but certainly quite conservative and probably has the smallest margin of error. Barrett might have been more conservative *on average* but also with more chance of being a "surprise" down the line.
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I don't give a crap about the lefts opinion. I'm talking.g about the Conservatives within the GOP who thought Trump wouldn't go with an insider for the job.
Yep...an establishment Republican = GOPe 9999hair out0000
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Weren't all the judges on candidate Trump's list fully vetted by conservative organizations and each given a thumbs up?
@libertybele
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@libertybele
Right? I heard him talking about his first date? Dude, nobody cares.
Lighten up, Frances!
It was on September 10th, 2001...and they both worked at the White House. Evacuated from there the next morning at the threat of an inbound airliner.
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Erick Erickson
â€Verified account @EWErickson
1h1 hour ago
While in private practice, Kavanaugh served as Chairman of the Federalist Society’s Religious Liberty Practice Group
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And what happens when the plain language of the Constitution is in conflict with the precedent?
I guess we get to find out.
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http://democracyforamerica.com/site/page/dfa-says-ideologue-represents-a-generational-assault-on-justice-freedom-cor (http://democracyforamerica.com/site/page/dfa-says-ideologue-represents-a-generational-assault-on-justice-freedom-cor)
"If Brett Kavanaugh survives the confirmation process, he will rapidly advance a fringe right agenda on the court that will accelerate plutocratic control of our economy and politics, actively undermine the steps our country must take towards greater racial equity, and directly lead to the deaths of countless women with the dismantling of abortion rights.
Between tax cuts, net neutrality, and several other Trump positions there should already be no women left.
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Weren't all the judges on candidate Trump's list fully vetted by conservative organizations and each given a thumbs up?
@libertybele
Yes. I’m good with all who were on the short list, so Kavanaugh is fine with me.
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That and Murcowski. They must have spooked him.
Nah that's more than likely how he's always been.
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Manu Raju
â€Verified account @mkraju
6m6 minutes ago
Because of Kavanaugh’s extensive paper trail, and long record, moving his nomination quickly could be challenging, Rs and Ds say. Also it reopens Bush-era controversies like torture, as well as Roe and pre-existing conditions under ACA, Dems say.
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I guess we get to find out.
Yes we will. For now I offer my humble thanks to the lord that it’s not Hillary presenting the latest scotus nominee tonight.
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Weren't all the judges on candidate Trump's list fully vetted by conservative organizations and each given a thumbs up?
@libertybele
Yes. They were all suggestions of the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society.
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Yes. I’m good with all who were on the short list, so Kavanaugh is fine with me.
Me, too. I don't get all this angst now. :shrug:
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Yes we will. For now I offer my humble thanks to the lord that it’s not Hillary presenting the latest scotus nominee tonight.
Justice Kennedy decided to retire, ONLY because his replacement would be chosen by a Republican.
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Yes. They were all suggestions of the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society.
So what's your problem?
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I don't give a crap about the lefts opinion. I'm talking.g about the Conservatives within the GOP who thought Trump wouldn't go with an insider for the job.
Well since when has Trump done what the Conservatives wanted? Give me just one example. They should have known he would pick who he wanted and to hell with them. Right?
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Me, too. I don't get all this angst now. :shrug:
I know, right.
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Sen Schumer: "I will oppose Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination with everything I have, and I hope a bipartisan majority will do the same."
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Shannon Bream
â€Verified account @ShannonBream
Very few times I’ve felt threatened while out in the field. The mood here tonight is very volatile. Law enforcement appears to be closing down 1st Street in front of SCOTUS.
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Justice Kennedy decided to retire, ONLY because his replacement would be chosen by a Republican.
It was a very strategic move on his part. I think, also, that he is concerned about the midterm elections, and so retired in time for his replacement to be voted on by the current Congress.
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Justice Kennedy decided to retire, ONLY because his replacement would be chosen by a Republican.
I remember Justice O'Connor almost beside herself during the 2000 recount --- she wanted to retire but wouldn't do so if Gore won.
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Well since when has Trump done what the Conservatives wanted? Give me just one example. They should have known he would pick who he wanted and to hell with them. Right?
I guess. I was trying to give him a chance on this one.
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Looking at the mixed reaction at different sources, it seems that this was a 'safe' choice to not push close Senate races to the left.
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@Once-Ler
"and directly lead to the deaths of countless women with the dismantling of abortion rights."
This is knee jerk reaction from libs - they should read about the judge before opening their mouths: The judge says Roe vs. Wade is the law and he will uphold it with restrictions. Their abortions are law.
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Weren't all the judges on candidate Trump's list fully vetted by conservative organizations and each given a thumbs up?
@libertybele
I really don't know ... I'm going by two things: He's a "Bushy" and his 'opinion' on the ACA.
IMHO Trump really blew this one.
Secondly ... if this appointment is any indication of how Trump is going to be during his second term (especially if we don't retain the majority), we're in trouble.
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Well since when has Trump done what the Conservatives wanted? Give me just one example. They should have known he would pick who he wanted and to hell with them. Right?
No way was there a 'deal on this. It would have leaked days ago.
Worst case here for some 'Conservatives'....he rules exactly like Justice Kennedy.
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Kavanaugh would not have been my first choice but I'm happy never the less,
Me either, but he still looks to be to the right of Kennedy on a large majority if issues.
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No way was there a 'deal on this. It would have leaked days ago.
Worst case here for some 'Conservatives'....he rules exactly like Justice Kennedy.
Worst case here is that he rules just like Justice Roberts.
Kennedy was a libertarian, fairly reliable on most issues, except for his ardent defense of homosexuality and squishiness on most social issues.
Roberts is an unpredictable corporatist.
Or, even worse, it could be a David Souter who turns out to be a far-left justice. Coincidentally, Roberts and Souter were both Bush family nominees, and they just LOVE Kavanaugh.
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I really don't know ... I'm going by two things: He's a "Bushy" and his 'opinion' on the ACA.
IMHO Trump really blew this one.
I'm glad you added in your humble opinion.
Jay Sekulow is praising Kavanaugh as someone who understands the role of the judge. Conservatives can't ask for more than this...it's what we've always been demanding.
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I really don't know ... I'm going by two things: He's a "Bushy" and his 'opinion' on the ACA.
IMHO Trump really blew this one.
Secondly ... if this appointment is any indication of how Trump is going to be during his second term (especially if we don't retain the majority), we're in trouble.
Oh, my friend, please calm down. ^-^
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No way was there a 'deal on this. It would have leaked days ago.
All the MSM has been talking about since Kennedy announced his retirement is Kavanaugh. The others hardly got a mention.
Why would the MSM...Fox News included spend so much air time on him if they didn't already know he was the choice?
Worst case here for some 'Conservatives'....he rules exactly like Justice Kennedy.
Certainly won't be able to count on him to help overturn ACA or Roe that's for sure.
Worst case is he rules to the left of Kemmedy...and he turns out to be another David Souter.
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I really don't know ... I'm going by two things: He's a "Bushy" and his 'opinion' on the ACA.
IMHO Trump really blew this one.
Secondly ... if this appointment is any indication of how Trump is going to be during his second term (especially if we don't retain the majority), we're in trouble.
I think that you may like this about Kavanaugh. It looks like he may be strong on Immigration.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2018/07/06/kavanaugh_the_right_pick_for_trump_137446.html (https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2018/07/06/kavanaugh_the_right_pick_for_trump_137446.html)
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Jay Sekulow
â€Verified account @JaySekulow
8m8 minutes ago
The nomination of #JudgeKavanaugh to #SCOTUS is a superb choice. He is a brilliant jurist who embraces the philosophy of our Founders – an unwavering commitment to the rule of law & the #Constitution.
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No way was there a 'deal on this. It would have leaked days ago.
Worst case here for some 'Conservatives'....he rules exactly like Justice Kennedy.
I think Kennedy may have been "talked into" leaving.
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I guess. I was trying to give him a chance on this one.
Well, it could always be worse. And hey.... Chucky Schumer is against this pick. So that automatically makes me ok with it...lololol.
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Reminder:
The NAACP and National Organization for Women both ardently swore David Souter would destroy women's and blacks' rights, and tried to block his nomination. He, of course, turned out to be one of their greatest allies, and one of the worst lost opportunities to fix the mistakes of the heinous reign of terror Souter's predecessor William Brennan had wrought on the court.
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In 2009, Kavanaugh wrote an article for the Minnesota Law Review where he argued that U.S. Presidents should be exempt from “time-consuming and distracting†lawsuits and investigations, which “would ill serve the public interest, especially in times of financial or national security crisis.â€[51] This article garnered attention in 2018 when Kavanaugh was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Donald Trump, whose 2016 presidential campaign is the subject of an ongoing federal probe by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.[51]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Kavanaugh (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Kavanaugh)
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Here's your rent-a-mob in front of the Supreme Court
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I think Kennedy may have been "talked into" leaving.
No. Why start such a malicious rumor?
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In 2009, Kavanaugh wrote an article for the Minnesota Law Review where he argued that U.S. Presidents should be exempt from “time-consuming and distracting†lawsuits and investigations, which “would ill serve the public interest, especially in times of financial or national security crisis.â€[51] This article garnered attention in 2018 when Kavanaugh was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Donald Trump, whose 2016 presidential campaign is the subject of an ongoing federal probe by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.[51]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Kavanaugh (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Kavanaugh)
They're fast, aren't they?
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In 2009, Kavanaugh wrote an article for the Minnesota Law Review where he argued that U.S. Presidents should be exempt from “time-consuming and distracting†lawsuits and investigations, which “would ill serve the public interest, especially in times of financial or national security crisis.â€[51] This article garnered attention in 2018 when Kavanaugh was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Donald Trump, whose 2016 presidential campaign is the subject of an ongoing federal probe by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.[51]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Kavanaugh (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Kavanaugh)
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Jay Sekulow
â€Verified account @JaySekulow
8m8 minutes ago
The nomination of #JudgeKavanaugh to #SCOTUS is a superb choice. He is a brilliant jurist who embraces the philosophy of our Founders – an unwavering commitment to the rule of law & the #Constitution.
Sekulow was just interviewed and he said "Kavanaugh understands the role of the judge".
What else could non-activist conservatives want?
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Did you post this for some folks here? :laugh:
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Here's your rent-a-mob in front of the Supreme Court
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May Justice Kavanaugh prove to be even more than they predict......
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WOWSER! Turns out Mrs. Kavanaugh is from my hometown and went to my High School. It's a VERY small world! Now everyone please be nice to our new nominee...lol. She did go to UT though...that has to be a negative...lol.
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So what's your problem?
Psoriasis of the liver, ED, nicotine fingers, back hair, halitosis, and athletes foot. But I don't have a problem with Kavanaugh other than I was hoping for Barrett
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NBC Politics
â€Verified account @NBCPolitics
1m1 minute ago
Sen. Manchin: "The Supreme Court will ultimately decide if nearly 800,000 West Virginians with pre-existing conditions will lose their healthcare... I look forward to meeting with Judge Kavanaugh, examining his rulings and making a determination of whether to provide my consent.â€
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May Justice Kavanaugh prove to be even more than they predict......
LOL, they already had the signs printed up.
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Here's your rent-a-mob in front of the Supreme Court
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Well, it looks like some African children will get some much needed Stop Harriman/Barrett/Kethledge signs.
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May Justice Kavanaugh prove to be even more than they predict......
:thumbsup:
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Worst case here for some 'Conservatives'....he rules exactly like Justice Kennedy.
After the Trump skeptics were accused of being pro-abort for months on end, we kind of expected a nominee who disagreed with Roe v Wade. But maybe this is the best we could have hoped for.
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Here's your rent-a-mob in front of the Supreme Court
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How did they get the signs printed that fast???
Earlier today some of the students and one professor at NYU were being asked what they thought about Trump's justice pick and the morons didn't even know who it was (nobody did then) but that didn't stop them from calling the pick a racist and bashing "whoever" it was. It was hilarious. They were totally unaware of what biased, ignorant @sses they were making of themselves on national tv.
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WOWSER! Turns out Mrs. Kavanaugh is from my hometown and went to my High School. It's a VERY small world! Now everyone please be nice to our new nominee...lol. She did go to UT though...that has to be a negative...lol.
Hey, I also graduated from Abilene High @mrpotatohead
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Psoriasis of the liver, ED, nicotine fingers, back hair, halitosis, and athletes foot. But I don't have a problem with Kavanaugh other than I was hoping for Barrett
I was hoping for Barrett too..maybe next time.
The libs are in a frenzy....that's gotta tell you something..
I say give him a chance...just stop and think who Hilary would have chosen..
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After the Trump skeptics were accused of being pro-abort for months on end, we kind of expected a nominee who disagreed with Roe v Wade. But maybe this is the best we could have hoped for.
They were never going to get that pushed through the approval process. Reality sucks, eh?
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Psoriasis of the liver, ED, nicotine fingers, back hair, halitosis, and athletes foot. But I don't have a problem with Kavanaugh other than I was hoping for Barrett
Happy to hear about Kavanaugh. Sorry to hear about the other. ^-^
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LOL, they already had the signs printed up.
They probably had signs for all four of the judges...
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May Justice Kavanaugh prove to be even more than they predict......
:amen:
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Psoriasis of the liver, ED, nicotine fingers, back hair, halitosis, and athletes foot. But I don't have a problem with Kavanaugh other than I was hoping for Barrett
LOL....I think you meant cirrhosis, unless your liver is flaky, dry, and itchy.
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NBC Politics
â€Verified account @NBCPolitics
1m1 minute ago
Sen. Manchin: "The Supreme Court will ultimately decide if nearly 800,000 West Virginians with pre-existing conditions will lose their healthcare... I look forward to meeting with Judge Kavanaugh, examining his rulings and making a determination of whether to provide my consent.â€
Sorry, Joe, this is not going to work well for you. Did you miss the rallies where the people in your state were cheering the repeal of Obamacare??
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Dworkin is a corrupt and abusive troll. It's a shame Twitter gives people like him a platform.
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They probably had signs for all four of the judges...
I'm sure ... and I'm pleased they're wasting money.
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Maybe he quit drinking and his Liver is drying up?
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Hey, I also graduated from Abilene High @mrpotatohead
I graduated from across town @corbe :laugh:
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I'm sure ... and I'm please they're wasting money.
I wonder if all the "Stop Barrett" signs get sent overseas to starving children the same way those "(losing team) SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS" shirts are every February.
Somewhere in the desert, some poor sap is wearing a pink Madame President shirt.
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Bernie looks like he's about to have a stroke. :silly:
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I already had my GED but went to night school at Dyess AFB to get a HS Diploma in 72. @mrpotatohead
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I think that you may like this about Kavanaugh. It looks like he may be strong on Immigration.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2018/07/06/kavanaugh_the_right_pick_for_trump_137446.html (https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2018/07/06/kavanaugh_the_right_pick_for_trump_137446.html)
Thanks for the link - it helps. Immigration reform - meaning a return to defending our sovereignty, addresses by far and away the most important threat we face today. If kavanaugh is strong on it then he’ll be a worthwhile choice.
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Bernie looks like he's about to have a stroke. :silly:
fingers crossed
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I wonder how many of those rent-a-mobsters are public school teachers.
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Chris Murphy
â€Verified account @ChrisMurphyCT
Brett Kavanaugh is a true Second Amendment radical. He believes assault weapon bans are unconstitutional, a position way out of the judicial mainstream, far to the right of even late Justice Scalia.
I was going to say that's a major plus until I remembered that Chris Murphy's as delusional as Pelosi on almost everything he flaps his yap about.
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I wonder if all the "Stop Barrett" signs get sent overseas to starving children the same way those "(losing team) SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS" shirts are every February.
Somewhere in the desert, some poor sap is wearing a pink Madame President shirt.
88devil
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I wonder how many of those rent-a-mobsters are public school teachers.
I'm wondering where's Hillary?
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LOL....I think you meant cirrhosis, unless your liver is flaky, dry, and itchy.
Yeah...I forgot to list pour speeling two.
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I was hoping for Barrett too..maybe next time.
The libs are in a frenzy....that's gotta tell you something..
I say give him a chance...just stop and think who Hilary would have chosen..
Well the lib frenzy was pre-fabricated (they obviously had four times as many signs and they will now use), but nevertheless your counsel is wise @mystery-ak. Like you, I was hoping for Judge Barrett, but if Judge Kavanaugh is OK with the Federalist Society then he's OK with me. And if he's essentially a Second Amendment absolutist then he's even more OK with me.
His position regarding precedent is unavoidable and proper; a Justice has to respect precedent else the law becomes unpredictable and unstable. However that respect should not be absolute. Let's trust that, given the opportunity to correct wrongs and the influence of originalist/textualist colleagues, his respect for precedent will be within limits determined by the Constitution itself.
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Brian Fallon
â€Verified account @brianefallon
Kavanaugh:
âœ”ï¸ Praised *dissent* in Roe
âœ”ï¸ Criticized Roberts ruling on Obamacare
âœ”ï¸ Says sitting POTUS can't be indicted/can fire special counsel whenever he wants
âœ”ï¸ Opposes net neutrality
âœ”ï¸ Opposes consumer bureau
âœ”ï¸ Says assault weapon bans are unconstitutional
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Conservative Review
â€Verified account @CR
3m3 minutes ago
Conservative Review Retweeted Dean Inserra
If you’re still alive after:
- Trump’s election
- Trump tax cuts
- Net neutrality
Kavanaugh will surely kill you.
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The rats are in full berserker mode. I hope the Administration did a thorough vetting instead of relying on President Trump's undependable people reading skills.
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Kamala Harris
â€Verified account @SenKamalaHarris
56m56 minutes ago
Whether or not the Supreme Court enforces the spirit of the words "Equal Justice Under Law," is determined by the individuals who sit on that Court. Brett Kavanaugh represents a fundamental threat to that promise of equality. I will oppose his nomination to the Supreme Court.
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Brian Fallon
â€Verified account @brianefallon
Kavanaugh:
âœ”ï¸ Praised *dissent* in Roe
âœ”ï¸ Criticized Roberts ruling on Obamacare
âœ”ï¸ Says sitting POTUS can't be indicted/can fire special counsel whenever he wants
âœ”ï¸ Opposes net neutrality
âœ”ï¸ Opposes consumer bureau
âœ”ï¸ Says assault weapon bans are unconstitutional
Good enough for me!
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Conservative Review
â€Verified account @CR
3m3 minutes ago
Conservative Review Retweeted Dean Inserra
If you’re still alive after:
- Trump’s election
- Trump tax cuts
- Net neutrality
Kavanaugh will surely kill you.
888high58888
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The rats are in full berserker mode. I hope the Administration did a thorough vetting instead of relying on President Trump's undependable people reading skills.
How can you tell?
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Rats are already voting..lol
Ed O'Keefe
â€Verified account @edokeefe
35m35 minutes ago
PER INBOX: Already NO on Kavanaugh: Casey (D-Pa) Booker (D-NJ) Harris (D-CA) Van Hollen (D-Md) Udall (D-NM). WAITING & SEEING: Jones (D-AL) Hassan (D-NH) Cortez Masto (D-NV) Gardner (R-CO) Cotton (R-Ark.) Paul (R-Ky.). YES: Cornyn (R-TX), Boozman (R-Ark.) McConnell (R-KY)
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Ed O'Keefe
â€Verified account @edokeefe
2m2 minutes ago
Reed (D-RI): “I opposed Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to a lower court seat because of his overtly partisan background. I did not believe he was a good fit to serve on the DC Circuit then, and I do not think he is a good fit for the Supreme Court now.â€
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Ed O'Keefe
â€Verified account @edokeefe
15s16 seconds ago
Definite no: @SenGillibrand: Kavanaugh “would tip the balance of the Supreme Court even more against workers’ rights, civil rights, and women’s rights for decades to come. I do not think he is the right choice for our country...â€
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I hope this nice man knows what's about to happen to his life.
That was my thought too. A true star in the legal profession and the conservative legal movement, someone who in different times would bave passed the Senate in near-unanimity, is about to heart-punched for sport (including, as this thread shows, from his own side.).
I wish him well and commend the President on a fine choice.
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Spotted in the East Room
Swamp indeed!!!
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How can you tell?
Just a feeling.
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Guy Benson
â€Verified account @guypbenson
1h1 hour ago
Major theme from Kavanaugh’s introductory remarks: I love, respect and surround myself with strong women.
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Bernie looks like he's about to have a stroke. :silly:
And, spitting.
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Interesting shake up going on with this. Mitch McConnell, Lindsay Graham, and John Cornyn have already praised the pick. Tom Cotton and Rand Paul are both concerned (due to Patriot Act and NSA Surveillance rulings in the past). But the latter said something along the lines of taking a measured approach before making the decision how to vote.
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Justin Amash @justinamash
44 minutes ago
Kavanaugh is not another Gorsuch—not even close. Disappointing pick, particularly with respect to his #4thAmendment record. Future decisions on the constitutionality of government surveillance of Americans will be huge. We can’t afford a rubber stamp for the executive branch.
Justin Amash will not be voting to confirm Justice Kavanaugh...because he is a congressman.
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I'm watching my riot streams on Youtube, how do they already have professional looking stop Kavenaugh (whatever his name is) stickers out?
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Another interesting turnabout, Freepers for the most part, aren't happy. Too moderate for them. They think it is a Harriet Miers pick.
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I think Kennedy may have been "talked into" leaving.
:facepalm2:
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So was Roe overturned tonight? I thought this was just an announcement for a SC nominee? The sound isn't working on my set but the Leftists are foaming at the mouth.
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That sounds cautiously positive.
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SOURCE: New York Times
URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/09/us/politics/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/09/us/politics/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court.html)
President Trump on Monday selected Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, a politically connected member of Washington’s conservative legal establishment, to fill Justice Anthony M. Kennedy’s seat on the Supreme Court, setting up an epic confirmation battle and potentially cementing the court’s rightward tilt for a generation.
The nomination of Judge Kavanaugh, 53, a federal appeals court judge, former aide to President George W. Bush and onetime investigator of President Bill Clinton, was not a huge surprise, given his conservative record, elite credentials and deep ties among the Republican legal groups that have advanced conservatives for the federal bench.
But it will galvanize Democrats and Republicans in the months before the midterm elections. Justice Kennedy, who is retiring, held the swing vote in many closely divided cases on issues like abortion, affirmative action, gay rights and the death penalty. Replacing him with a committed conservative, who could potentially serve for decades, will fundamentally alter the balance of the court and put dozens of precedents at risk.
Judge Kavanaugh’s long history of legal opinions, as well as his role in some of the fiercest partisan battles of the last two decades, will give Democrats plenty of ammunition for tough questions. Nearly 20 years ago, working for the independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr, he laid out broad grounds to impeach Mr. Clinton — words that Democrats can now seize on to apply to Mr. Trump and the Russia investigation. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who leads the barest of Republican majorities, had also expressed misgivings about his path to confirmation.
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Well this settles it.
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They were never going to get that pushed through the approval process. Reality sucks, eh?
Sorry, you can't use congress as an excuse this time. McConnell was going to ram through whomever Trump picked. The GOP has the majority as well as several vulnerable Dems in red states. This was Trump's call.
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President Trump said himself, that Judge Kennedy told him personally that he wanted to be replaced by a Republican POTUS.
Why would he 'lie' about something like that?
Guess we'll have to wait until the book(s) come out to find how history will write it. ^-^
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Trump says Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials. Maybe, but the last appointment he said had those was Christopher Wray.
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Brian Fallon
â€Verified account @brianefallon
Kavanaugh:
âœ”ï¸ Praised *dissent* in Roe
âœ”ï¸ Criticized Roberts ruling on Obamacare
âœ”ï¸ Says sitting POTUS can't be indicted/can fire special counsel whenever he wants
âœ”ï¸ Opposes net neutrality
âœ”ï¸ Opposes consumer bureau
âœ”ï¸ Says assault weapon bans are unconstitutional
A protégé of Kenneth Starr, Kavanaugh played a lead role in drafting the Starr report, which urged the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Kavanaugh led the investigation into the suicide of Clinton aide Vincent Foster.
I'm not sure Fallon is telling the whole story.
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Frank Luntz is on FOX News right now. He literally looks like he just rolled out of a dumpster after a 2 week bender.
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President Trump said himself, that Judge Kennedy told him personally that he wanted to be replaced by a Republican POTUS.
Why would he 'lie' about something like that?
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This seems like important news and it is only just now being posted here at 10:40 PM? Are people in a coma around here?
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LOL!
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Frank Luntz is on FOX News right now. He literally looks like he just rolled out of a dumpster after a 2 week bender.
Literally .... he does. I don't think he even shaved. :laugh:
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I'm going to wait until this story is confirmed before I comment.
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Literally .... he does. I don't think he even shaved. :laugh:
Definitely working a double shift. Looks like he needs to sleep.
...and then burn the sheets.
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Frank Luntz is on FOX News right now. He literally looks like he just rolled out of a dumpster after a 2 week bender.
Yes, but is his hair freshly dyed its usual hideous shade?
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This seems like important news and it is only just now being posted here at 10:40 PM? Are people in a coma around here?
1300 views. 260 posts.
http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,323805.0.html (http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,323805.0.html)
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Are we sure it's not Bannon?
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I was taking a nap and just pinged by my phone. I was very pleased. For some reason, I did not want the gal.
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Yes, but is his hair freshly dyed its usual hideous shade?
He may have rolled over into some used motor oil and vomit in the dumpster. That would explain the stains on his shirt.
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Me either, but he still looks to be to the right of Kennedy on a large majority if issues.
I do not understand all this surprise and negativity. Kavanaugh was on the list and had been rumored to be the choice.
I like him fine.
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This is going to be a nasty fight. The Rats just dug up Ted Kennedy's corps to come out against this nominee.....
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I was taking a nap and just pinged by my phone. I was very pleased. For some reason, I did not want the gal.
Meh.....why not stomp on their throats right at the bell? Amy Barrett was the logical choice.
Gotta figure there is a method to his 'madness'...going for Kavanaugh.
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Worst case here is that he rules just like Justice Roberts.
Kennedy was a libertarian, fairly reliable on most issues, except for his ardent defense of homosexuality and squishiness on most social issues.
Roberts is an unpredictable corporatist.
Or, even worse, it could be a David Souter who turns out to be a far-left justice. Coincidentally, Roberts and Souter were both Bush family nominees, and they just LOVE Kavanaugh.
Good Lord amighty. I once looked across the field at a Rangers game and saw George and Laura Bush. I guess I wouldn't be a proper nominee.
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Gotta figure there is a method to his 'madness'...going for Kavanaugh.
Yeah. He was the easiest one to get the Establishment and Conservatives behind because he seems to be a made man in DC. Christ, the Bushes like this guy.
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I was hoping for Barrett too..maybe next time.
The libs are in a frenzy....that's gotta tell you something..
I say give him a chance...just stop and think who Hilary would have chosen..
Kavanaugh is a better pick this go round. Barrett is very young and will probably be the next selection if Trump gets a chance at another nominee.
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This is going to be a nasty fight. The Rats just dug up Ted Kennedy's corps to come out against this nominee.....
I see what you did there........
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I once looked across the field at a Rangers game and saw George and Laura Bush.
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Was the hot dog box heavy?
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That was my thought too. A true star in the legal profession and the conservative legal movement, someone who in different times would bave passed the Senate in near-unanimity, is about to heart-punched for sport (including, as this thread shows, from his own side.).
I wish him well and commend the President on a fine choice.
I agree, Jazzhead. It's an excellent choice and the judge has been vetted up the wazoo. I think whining, not baseball, is the national pastime on TBR.
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I see what you did there........
LOL. Yup.
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Yeah. He was the easiest one to get the Establishment and Conservatives behind because he seems to be a made man in DC. Christ, the Bushes like this guy.
Kavanaugh's own words tonight: "must interpret the Constitution as written; informed by history, tradition and precedent".
Roe V Wade isn't going anywhere.
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1300 views. 260 posts.
http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,323805.0.html (http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,323805.0.html)
Neighbor kids egg your house even when it's not Halloween, don't they?
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Good Lord amighty. I once looked across the field at a Rangers game and saw George and Laura Bush. I guess I wouldn't be a proper nominee.
@Emjay we had seats right behind George at Rangers games...back when they really sucked. He was always such a nice guy. Sadly the Rangers are back to that same sucking stage...lol.
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I do not understand all this surprise and negativity. Kavanaugh was on the list and had been rumored to be the choice.
I like him fine.
More along the lines of realistic. I think we'll like Kavanaugh's votes 80% of the time, but there will be a few that we will not, much like Kennedy. Even then I think he will be more reliable than Kennedy.
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Meh.....why not stomp on their throats right at the bell? Amy Barrett was the logical choice.
Gotta figure there is a method to his 'madness'...going for Kavanaugh.
Amy Barrett would have been a decent choice and I would not have whined about it, but I think Kavanaugh is a good choice also. I don't see any madness about it. He was on The List; had been rumored for a while to be the choice and has excellent credentials.
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@Emjay we had seats right behind George at Rangers games...back when they really sucked. He was always such a nice guy. Sadly the Rangers are back to that same sucking stage...lol.
George Bush is a nice guy and I will never understand the vitriol against him on this forum.
As for the Rangers, what a disappointment. Will they ever get back to playing baseball?
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Threads merged.
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The one article here last night, per McConnell being the kingmaker was saying a paper trail might make it difficult for Kavanaugh to be appointed. I think he probably will be but we have seen appointees turned away.
Anyway, the guy is said to be friendly to the Pro-Life cause, forget the Bushes, they might not have anything to do with it... he may have been a safe pick in an electoral year OR... there really might be some sort of deep state that favored Kavanaugh.
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George Bush is a nice guy and I will never understand the vitriol against him on this forum.
As for the Rangers, what a disappointment. Will they ever get back to playing baseball?
I absolutely love George W. Bush. The man and the President.
Compared to the politicians today, he's 'Ghandi'.
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I absolutely love George W. Bush. The man and the President.
Compared to the politicians today, he's 'Ghandi'.
Yeah because Ghandi got involved in 2 simultaneous never ending wars that went nowhere.
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Kamala Harris
â€Verified account @SenKamalaHarris
56m56 minutes ago
Whether or not the Supreme Court enforces the spirit of the words "Equal Justice Under Law," is determined by the individuals who sit on that Court. Brett Kavanaugh represents a fundamental threat to that promise of equality. I will oppose his nomination to the Supreme Court.
Dear Kamala;
AHHHWWW, . . SHHHAADUP!
Mel Blanc
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Yeah because Ghandi got involved in 2 simultaneous never ending wars that went nowhere.
He gave Iraq a chance.
Hillary Clinton wouldn't have killed the SOF Agreement. Obama did it deliberately, as he did overthrowing Gaddafi in Libya and backing the wrong horse...The Brotherhood, in Egypt.
Nobody figured on Barack Obama.
The mystery remains...why was he allowed to get away with all of that?
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Okay, relatively speaking, Dubya was a good pro-life president, on that one issue.
Iraq could have been handled better, Christianity by most accounts has been decimated in the region, at least, in Syria and Iraq. I do think there is some personal responsibility on that... but that is a bit off the direct topic.
The GOP was almost left for dead, one person really brought it back and with some fortune, we could see the GOP in the Presidency for quite a while even after 2024 I think. Who ever would have thought.
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He gave Iraq a chance.
Hillary Clinton wouldn't have killed the SOF Agreement. Obama did it deliberately, as he did overthrowing Gaddafi in Libya and backing the wrong horse...The Brotherhood, in Egypt.
Nobody figured on Barack Obama.
The mystery remains...why was he allowed to get away with all of that?
Are you aware that Pompeo was in Afghanistan today to negotiate with the effing Taliban to play nice and we will let them back in control there? The TALIBAN!
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Are you aware that Pompeo was in Afghanistan today to negotiate with the effing Taliban to play nice and we will let them back in control there? The TALIBAN!
GTFO! Seriously? Link?
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GTFO! Seriously? Link?
Dude. It's seriously embarrassing that I have to inform someone on a political forum about this....
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pompeo-makes-unannounced-visit-to-afghanistan-urges-talks-with-taliban-1531148913 (https://www.wsj.com/articles/pompeo-makes-unannounced-visit-to-afghanistan-urges-talks-with-taliban-1531148913)
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Dude. It's seriously embarrassing that I have to inform someone on a political forum about this....
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pompeo-makes-unannounced-visit-to-afghanistan-urges-talks-with-taliban-1531148913 (https://www.wsj.com/articles/pompeo-makes-unannounced-visit-to-afghanistan-urges-talks-with-taliban-1531148913)
I didn't figure you for a WSJ kind of guy.
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I didn't figure you for a WSJ kind of guy.
I'm a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.
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Lighten up, Frances!
It was on September 10th, 2001...and they both worked at the White House. Evacuated from there the next morning at the threat of an inbound airliner.
@DCPatriot
Oh. Okay.
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Dude. It's seriously embarrassing that I have to inform someone on a political forum about this....
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pompeo-makes-unannounced-visit-to-afghanistan-urges-talks-with-taliban-1531148913 (https://www.wsj.com/articles/pompeo-makes-unannounced-visit-to-afghanistan-urges-talks-with-taliban-1531148913)
EGADS!
We need this dog in charge.
HERO SAS Dog Saves The Lives of Six Soldiers In Syria By Ripping Out Jihadi's Throat While Taking Down Three Terrorists Who Ambushed British Patrol
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5930275/Hero-SAS-dog-saves-lives-six-elite-soldiers-Syria-ripping-jihadis-throat.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5930275/Hero-SAS-dog-saves-lives-six-elite-soldiers-Syria-ripping-jihadis-throat.html)
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Yeah. He was the easiest one to get the Establishment and Conservatives behind because he seems to be a made man in DC. Christ, the Bushes like this guy.
There is nothing evil in facing political reality. What good is nominating somebody's favorite if he or she cannot be confirmed. Kavanaugh may stand the best chance of being confirmed while also being a great choice.
I liked his speech and his looks and his family and his record. Good choice. I see no evidence of the lame 'made man' argument and bringing negative stuff about the Bushes into this is just sick.
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George Bush is a nice guy and I will never understand the vitriol against him on this forum.
As for the Rangers, what a disappointment. Will they ever get back to playing baseball?
I know what I don't like. That he throws out the illegal immigrants cotton picking lie. Saying we should thank them. Yeah thank them for coming here illegally to "cotton pick". What an idiot.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/372882-george-w-bush-on-immigrants-we-ought-to-say-thank-you-and-welcome (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/372882-george-w-bush-on-immigrants-we-ought-to-say-thank-you-and-welcome)
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I know what I don't like. That he throws out the illegal immigrants cotton picking lie. Saying we should thank them. Yeah thank them for coming here illegally to "cotton pick". What an idiot.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/372882-george-w-bush-on-immigrants-we-ought-to-say-thank-you-and-welcome (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/372882-george-w-bush-on-immigrants-we-ought-to-say-thank-you-and-welcome)
Awwww. geeez!
22222frying pan
Chosen DCPatriot
Daughter
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I think this is a pretty good pick..
He is solid judicial Conservative. Many on the right confuse a judicial conservative with a political conservative. The CJ is a judicial conservative and I suspect he is pleased with this nominee. Roberts has repeatedly expressed his view that the Congress and not the Courts should deal with the divisive social issues of the day.
A CJ wants to put an imprint on the SC. While Kennedy was on the bench Roberts, in many cases, took a back seat to the more tenured Judge. I suspect we will see the "swing" vote shift back to the CJ where it has traditionally resided.
The Roberts Court, with the Kavanaugh nomination, is after all these years, just starting. I suspect many on the right and the left seeking an activist Court to impose a national standard for the social issues will be repeatedly disappointed in the future by the decisions of the Roberts Court. Those holding what was once considered a "Conservative" belief that those issues should be left up to the states will be in agreement.
I'd predict with the addition of Gorsich and Kavanaugh to the Court, many of the cases dealing with social issues will not make it past cert (where the SC decides the cases to hear in the upcoming term). The upside to that IMO is that the SC will return to its traditional role of interpreting the Constitution. The downside, if you are an Congress critter, is that you will be expected to do the job you were elected to... :shrug:
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I think this is a pretty good pick..
He is solid judicial Conservative. Many on the right confuse a judicial conservative with a political conservative. The CJ is a judicial conservative and I suspect he is pleased with this nominee. Roberts has repeatedly expressed his view that the Congress and not the Courts should deal with the divisive social issues of the day.
A CJ wants to put an imprint on the SC. While Kennedy was on the bench Roberts, in many cases, took a back seat to the more tenured Judge. I suspect we will see the "swing" vote shift back to the CJ where it has traditionally resided.
The Roberts Court, with the Kavanaugh nomination, is after all these years, just starting. I suspect many on the right and the left seeking an activist Court to impose a national standard for the social issues will be repeatedly disappointed in the future by the decisions of the Roberts Court. Those holding what was once considered a "Conservative" belief that those issues should be left up to the states will be in agreement.
I'd predict with the addition of Gorsich and Kavanaugh to the Court, many of the cases dealing with social issues will not make it past cert (where the SC decides the cases to hear in the upcoming term). The upside to that IMO is that the SC will return to its traditional role of interpreting the Constitution. The downside, if you are an Congress critter, is that you will be expected to do the job you were elected to... :shrug:
I agree totally. We should not expect the Supreme Court to make law. I think this addition to the Court will be an excellent choice.
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I know what I don't like. That he throws out the illegal immigrants cotton picking lie. Saying we should thank them. Yeah thank them for coming here illegally to "cotton pick". What an idiot.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/372882-george-w-bush-on-immigrants-we-ought-to-say-thank-you-and-welcome (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/372882-george-w-bush-on-immigrants-we-ought-to-say-thank-you-and-welcome)
@Chosen Daughter I would respond to you but this should not turn into a thread about George W. Bush.
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Yeah. He was the easiest one to get the Establishment and Conservatives behind because he seems to be a made man in DC. Christ, the Bushes like this guy.
YUP.
Collins too.
Certainly merits my 'meh' reaction.
But the show and circus to follow ought to be a popcorn muncher for the books.
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@Chosen Daughter I would respond to you but this should not turn into a thread about George W. Bush.
No problem. You made a comment about people not liking him. I gave an example of his idiotic statement that illegals do the jobs Americans don't want to do. You put it out there and I responded.
Trump didn't like him either. Said we should have taken Iraq's oil.
How about we talk about Trump. Remember this from the debates. Take a look.
So Cavanaugh is a Bush pick. I guess that is why he comes up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4ThZcq1oJQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4ThZcq1oJQ)
So you and DC can beat me with a pan for my comment but I said hardly anything compared to Trump.
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But the show and circus to follow ought to be a popcorn muncher for the books.
I got what I came for after seeing that display of insanity that collection of Rats, Commies, child molesters, degenerates, BLM and hemorrhoid sufferers put on after the announcement. That shit warms my heart.
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Awwww. geeez!
22222frying pan
Chosen DCPatriot
Daughter
22222frying pan
DCPatriot Chosen Back at you!
Daughter
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No problem. You made a comment about people not liking him. I gave an example of his idiotic statement that illegals do the jobs Americans don't want to do. You put it out there and I responded.
I freely admit my guilt. However, Prez Bush had been brought up in a negative way by previous posters. I did not want to turn this into a Bush thread. That's all. Relax.
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Well, it looks like some African children will get some much needed Stop Harriman/Barrett/Kethledge signs.
Yeah, the least they could have done was t-shirts!
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Jim Geraghty @jimgeraghty
3 hours ago
I'm already getting tough opposition research about Kavanaugh...some questioned his clock management while coaching CYO basketball.
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I think at this particular time, it was the best we were going to get.
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:cheerlead: :dancer: 888high58888 :laugh: :police: ^-^ :tongue2: ^-^ :police: :laugh: 888high58888 :dancer: :cheerlead:
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DCPatriot Chosen Back at you!
Daughter
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EGADS!
We need this dog in charge.
HERO SAS Dog Saves The Lives of Six Soldiers In Syria By Ripping Out Jihadi's Throat While Taking Down Three Terrorists Who Ambushed British Patrol
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5930275/Hero-SAS-dog-saves-lives-six-elite-soldiers-Syria-ripping-jihadis-throat.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5930275/Hero-SAS-dog-saves-lives-six-elite-soldiers-Syria-ripping-jihadis-throat.html)
I doubt it's a true story, but it's posted here for comment: http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,323707.msg1736879.html#msg1736879 (http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,323707.msg1736879.html#msg1736879)
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I think at this particular time, it was the best we were going to get.
We may get Barrett next time Buzzi Ginsburg falls asleep in the middle of a speech, or case, and they can't wake her up.
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I doubt it's a true story, but it's posted here for comment: http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,323707.msg1736879.html#msg1736879 (http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,323707.msg1736879.html#msg1736879)
I still love how the damn Brits still refuse to call the dog what it is......a German Shepard.
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I'm a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma enema.
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I still love how the damn Brits still refuse to call the dog what it is......a German Shepard.
That's a Belgian Malinois, not a Shepard. Multiple everything badass about a Shepard by 10 and you'll come close to the Mal.
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We may get Barrett next time Buzzi Ginsburg falls asleep in the middle of a speech, or case, and they can't wake her up.
She's already mummified.
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I still love how the damn Brits still refuse to call the dog what it is......a German Shepard.
I guess they still gotta hard on over the fire bombings of 1940.
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That's a Belgian Malinois, not a Shepard. Multiple everything badass about a Shepard by 10 and you'll come close to the Mal.
Give me a break. They are the same damn dog.....
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Give me a break. They are the same damn dog.....
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Now way:
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Now way:
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(https://vetstreet-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/75/4b4300a74a11e0a0d50050568d634f/file/German-Shepherd-2-645mk062411.jpg)
Looks the same to me except one is about to take a shit.
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Looks the same to me except one is about to take a shit.
If those look the same to you then you're a bleep cat owner.
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Belgian Tervueren
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Belgian Tervueren
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That looks like a cross between collie and shepherd.
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If those look the same to you then you're a bleep cat owner.
All I can see is that troglodyte hiding with his AK beside a window and the Look on his distracted, greasy, stupid face as he realizes the dog is now inside his guard and those teeth are about 10 inches from his throat.
"Goooood dog."
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If those look the same to you then you're a bleep cat owner.
Nah. Squirrels. They're cheap to feed and you can eat them if they piss you off.
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That looks like a cross between collie and shepherd.
It looks like something Bruce and Barry walk while they are vacationing on Fire Island.
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Nah. Squirrels. They're cheap to feed and you can eat them if they piss you off.
My neighbor has a pet squirrel. Seriously. I started telling her one day about my dogs catching a squirrel and trying to bring it in to finish eating it. They were smearing the damn thing all over the back sliding glass door. And she started crying. :silly:
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My neighbor has a pet squirrel. Seriously. I started telling her one day about my dogs catching a squirrel and trying to bring it in to finish eating it. They were smearing the damn thing all over the back sliding glass door. And she started crying. :silly:
LOL. Nice. I have an acquaintance in the slumlord business here who has squirrels too. He is a degenerate piece of garbage......and he gets squirrely. That's all I need to know about having those as pets.
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My neighbor has a pet squirrel. Seriously. I started telling her one day about my dogs catching a squirrel and trying to bring it in to finish eating it. They were smearing the damn thing all over the back sliding glass door. And she started crying. :silly:
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Is that your little bundle of fluff?
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My dogs can get rid of that pest for you.
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My dogs can get rid of that pest for you.
:silly: We don't have squirrels but we have bunnies! Sorry, the imagery of the blood on the door made me post it.
My dog might do the same to these guys, but I don't want to see.
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My dogs can get rid of that pest for you.
When I was a little we lived in one of Frank's Dad's slum apartments. 3rd floor. Big wooden porch. Had a Shepard. Neighbors all loved him.
He'd get upset in the middle of the night. Dad would get up and let him out. There's be some scuffling and such on the porch for a minute or two, then Dad let him back in but only after first telling him to drop the rat he'd killed.
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:silly: We don't have squirrels but we have bunnies! Sorry, the imagery of the blood on the door made me post it.
My dog might do the same to these guys, but I don't want to see.
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We have bunnies too....or we *had* them. The dogs started bringing me the babies out of the nest. I gave em to the crazy neighbor lady. I think I gave her 5 total. Dogs finally caught momma bunny and so no more baby bunnies.
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....then Dad let him back in but only after first telling him to drop the rat he'd killed.
You save it for dinner the next day? You don't want to waste a fresh kill.
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You save it for dinner the next day? You don't want to waste a fresh kill.
Probably had more nutrative value in them than the filth masquerading as food on grocery store shelves today.
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I still love how the damn Brits still refuse to call the dog what it is......a German Shepard.
I read a book a Brit wrote about his life with his beloved dog. It was a German Shepherd but he called it something else ... maybe Alsatian. People can be bitter when you bomb them for 5 years.
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https://twitter.com/SenBlumenthal/status/1016522912193445888
Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal
3 hours ago
My full statement on the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to #SCOTUS &why I'll be voting no:
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Shoshana Weissmann, Sloth Committee Chair @senatorshoshana
9 hours ago
is this how normal people feel when they watch the bachelor
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I still love how the damn Brits still refuse to call the dog what it is......a German Shepard.
They called Greman Shepherds "Alsatians".
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They called Greman Shepherds "Alsatians".
I’d like s puppy on the court . It would make life interesting.
(No jokes about the females on the court. I mean a real doggy)
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I missed the "big reveal," but this morning when I saw a clip where Kavanaugh said the function of the judiciary is to interpret the law, not to make law, I felt a helluva lot better about this guy than I did before. I just hope that, if confirmed, he doesn't forget what he said.
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https://twitter.com/RealAlexJones/status/1014866970909474818
Alex Jones
â€Verified account @RealAlexJones
Trump must not put Bush stooge Brett Kavanaugh on the SCOTUS . Involved in the Vince Foster Cover up !
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Alex Jones --
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I say give him a chance... just stop and think who Hilary would have chosen..
@mystery-ak
That's not much comfort. The election was almost two years ago...we neeed to stop using her as a measuring stick for everything Trump does because that sets an extremely low bar by which to judge Trump and what he does as successful.
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EGADS!
We need this dog in charge.
HERO SAS Dog Saves The Lives of Six Soldiers In Syria By Ripping Out Jihadi's Throat While Taking Down Three Terrorists Who Ambushed British Patrol
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5930275/Hero-SAS-dog-saves-lives-six-elite-soldiers-Syria-ripping-jihadis-throat.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5930275/Hero-SAS-dog-saves-lives-six-elite-soldiers-Syria-ripping-jihadis-throat.html)
@To-Whose-Benefit?
That’s a very good boy. Thank God he wasn’t hurt.
I hope somebody gives him a good home after he retires.
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Shoshana Weissmann, Sloth Committee Chair @senatorshoshana
9 hours ago
is this how normal people feel when they watch the bachelor
@Once-Ler
Lol
Love her
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I missed the "big reveal," but this morning when I saw a clip where Kavanaugh said the function of the judiciary is to interpret the law, not to make law, I felt a helluva lot better about this guy than I did before. I just hope that, if confirmed, he doesn't forget what he said.
@Applewood
Twitter killed the suspense for me but we tuned in to hear the formal announcement, and a few minutes of the convo about wives and kids and first dates. Then we went back to watching The Terror (excellent show).
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Jay Sekulow said he has known Kavanaugh for 20 years and considers him trustworthy.
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Jay Sekulow said he has known Kavanaugh for 20 years and considers him trustworthy.
And that means what exactly? The Federalist Society loves him too. They also endorsed Roberts back in 2005.
:shrug:
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There is nothing evil in facing political reality. What good is nominating somebody's favorite if he or she cannot be confirmed. Kavanaugh may stand the best chance of being confirmed while also being a great choice.
I liked his speech and his looks and his family and his record. Good choice. I see no evidence of the lame 'made man' argument and bringing negative stuff about the Bushes into this is just sick.
Agreed.
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Santorum rips Trump Supreme Court pick: He ‘bowed to the elite in Washington’
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in (http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in)
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And that means what exactly? The Federalist Society loves him too. They also endorsed Roberts back in 2005.
:shrug:
At the least, it appears like a positive. Maybe not.
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Santorum rips Trump Supreme Court pick: He ‘bowed to the elite in Washington’
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in (http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in)
Yes, Kavanaugh went to Yale I heard. I wish we weren't picking Ivy league educated.
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Santorum rips Trump Supreme Court pick: He ‘bowed to the elite in Washington’
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in (http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in)
Santorum:
"I don't think it's going to be a game changer, but I think it's not a, 'Yeah, let's go get them,' kind of moment for Trump,†he added.
"Yeah, let's go get them"? Sounds like (some) conservatives don't want a constitutionalist sitting on the bench for the next 30 years. Sounds like they want an activist, for right now. Damn it!
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Santorum rips Trump Supreme Court pick: He ‘bowed to the elite in Washington’
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in (http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in)
We don't know this for sure yet, but it does look like Trump bowed to political expediency, and you can always make excuses to do that, but this was a chance to bring the court back to its Constitutionally defined role, and he gave in to the establishment. I think this may well prove to be a serious mistake.
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Santorum:
"Yeah, let's go get them"? Sounds like (some) conservatives don't want a constitutionalist sitting on the bench for the next 30 years. Sounds like they want an activist, for right now. Damn it!
That's certainly not what Santorum said. I'm sure Amy is a Constitutionalist as well.
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Jay Sekulow said he has known Kavanaugh for 20 years and considers him trustworthy.
Let's see some endorsements from people who DIDN'T endorse Trump in the primaries.
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Kavanaugh, can we just call hm Kav? Anyway, if no one mentioned it, this may make some sense:
Brett Kavanaugh critics: Nomination a Trump scheme to combat Mueller investigation
The Washington Examiner ^ | July 9, 2018 | Diana Stancy Correll
Critics of President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, connected Kavanaugh’s selection to the ongoing Russia investigation, citing an article Kavanaugh wrote that claimed presidents should not be tied up in lawsuits and probes and warning that the commander in chief might be looking for a way to protect himself in a legal challenge. In a 2009 Minnesota Law Review article, Kavanaugh claimed that presidents should not be caught up in “time-consuming and distracting†lawsuits and investigations. He argued that they “would ill serve the public interest, especially in times of financial or national security crisis.â€
Read more at: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/brett-kavanaugh-critics-nomination-a-trump-scheme-to-combat-mueller-investigation (https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/brett-kavanaugh-critics-nomination-a-trump-scheme-to-combat-mueller-investigation)
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Santorum:
"Yeah, let's go get them"? Sounds like (some) conservatives don't want a constitutionalist sitting on the bench for the next 30 years. Sounds like they want an activist, for right now. Damn it!
The left got their activist court with Warren and Brennan. Now we need counteractivists to fix it.
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He may have been only half wrong.
What is emerging is a process unique to Trump as potential nominees are increasingly running two different campaigns: one aimed at the president and one aimed at senators.
“Beyond the qualifications, what really matters is, does this nominee fit a central casting image for a Supreme Court nominee, as well as his or her spouse,†the Republican close to the White House said. “That's a big deal. Do they fit the role?â€
A picture of front-runner Brett Kavanaugh that has been circulating in Trump circles underscores how what matters to Trump is often very different from what matters to the Senate.
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/07/04/trump-supreme-court-pick-family-optics-694788 (https://www.politico.com/story/2018/07/04/trump-supreme-court-pick-family-optics-694788)
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Yes, Kavanaugh went to Yale I heard. I wish we weren't picking Ivy league educated.
But that's what the GOP Elites prefer. They got who they wanted.
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That's certainly not what Santorum said. I'm sure Amy is a Constitutionalist as well.
She's more of a Constitutionalist than the guy who got picked. Her writings and public statements show that.
RiV is just being pissy because everyone isn't just swooning at the pick and actually want to debate some of the problems we have with Kav.
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Santorum rips Trump Supreme Court pick: He ‘bowed to the elite in Washington’
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in (http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in)
Indeed. He is the establishment pick and the Bush pick. Trump catered to the GOP on this one and in my books, Trump just lost a lot of credibility. This is thee one issue that many voted for him on; nominating a CONSERVATIVE to the SCOTUS bench and he didn't do it. He gave us Gorsuch and as I feared; he didn't promise us another conservative justice. This is all telling as to how I believe, if re-elected his second term will go; about face and liberal.
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National Review takes aims at the "flyspecking" by doomsayers, more often than not, wrong:
Judge Brett Kavanaugh: A Warrior for Religious Liberty
By Justin Walker
July 6, 2018 12:09 PM
A response to an anonymous post at the Federalist
In the past week, every serious, informed conservative who’s been asked about Judge Brett Kavanaugh has championed his unwavering conservative principles. See, for example, Ann Coulter, Laura Ingraham, Leonard Leo, Eugene Scalia, Matt Schlapp, J. D. Vance, and Ed Whelan.
But whereas these and countless more have been proud to put their names to endorsements of the unflappable conservativism of Brett Kavanaugh, yesterday a commentator at the Federalist website was unwilling to sign his or her name to a post accusing Judge Kavanaugh of having “a troubling record on religious liberty.†This anonymous critic charges that Judge Kavanaugh “doesn’t really fully understand religious liberty claims and the law and legal doctrine that support them†or “doesn’t really care, even when the law requires otherwise.†Those outrageous suggestions — that one of the most respected members of the federal bench is either ignorant or willfully lawless — discredit everything the author says and explain why the post was submitted anonymously.
Whether you agree with him or not — and many liberals do not — Judge Kavanaugh has been a steadfast and fearless supporter of religious liberty for decades. When he was in private practice in the 1990s, he chaired the Federalist Society’s Religious Liberty practice group and worked pro bono on cases defending religious freedom. He wrote pro bono amicus briefs defending religious believers in high-profile Supreme Court cases. He represented a synagogue pro bono in a local zoning dispute. He advocated for the selection of judges who protect religious liberty. And as a judge himself, his record of defending religious liberty is unparalleled. His dissenting opinion in Priests for Life v. HHS, where he concluded that the Obama administration’s contraceptive mandate violated the rights of religious organizations, was called “pure perfection†by one of the lawyers challenging the mandate.
Read more at: https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/judge-brett-kavanaugh-religious-liberty-warrior/ (https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/judge-brett-kavanaugh-religious-liberty-warrior/)
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Santorum:
"Yeah, let's go get them"? Sounds like (some) conservatives don't want a constitutionalist sitting on the bench for the next 30 years. Sounds like they want an activist, for right now. Damn it!
The question is; is he a constitutionalist? He clerked under Kennedy and is a Bushy. Anyway you look at that = moderate, which doesn't exactly scream constitutionalist, nor does it scream conservative.
Trump lost a ton of credibility on this one for me. Appeasing the liberals, and the GOPe is what most of us who aren't exactly fond of Trump have feared. If he's willing to compromise on this issue, I don't see a whole lot of hope going forward. I now have great doubts about him again and I'm not so sure that my recent assessment of him has been accurate. I thought Trump was leaning more conservatively, but it sure seems by this pick that he's comfortably settling in with the establishment.
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That's certainly not what Santorum said.
It's a quote taken directly from the article Myst posted @TomSea
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in (http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396254-santorum-rips-trump-supreme-court-pick-he-bowed-to-the-elite-in)
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Let's see some endorsements from people who DIDN'T endorse Trump in the primaries.
Here you go @jmyrlefuller --
http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,323860.0.html (http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,323860.0.html)
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The question is; is he a constitutionalist? He clerked under Kennedy and is a Bushy. Anyway you look at that = moderate, which doesn't exactly scream constitutionalist, nor does it scream conservative.
A judicial constitutionalist is not the same animal as a conservative politician.
I'm surprised by how many don't seem to understand this.
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Santorum:
"Yeah, let's go get them"? Sounds like (some) conservatives don't want a constitutionalist sitting on the bench for the next 30 years. Sounds like they want an activist, for right now. Damn it!
Trump won a very close election because of a Supreme Court vacancy. Moreover, conservatives wanted to replace judges like Kennedy with originalists. That was part of the deal. All of the other stuff they were willing to tolerate.
You better hope this guy pans out.
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Trump won a very close election because of a Supreme Court vacancy. Moreover, conservatives wanted to replace judges like Kennedy with originalists. That was part of the deal. All of the other stuff they were willing to tolerate.
You better hope this guy pans out.
Wow. He won the election because people wanted secured borders and other items like that. All the naysayers can hope for is that this is a misstep.
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Trump won a very close election because of a Supreme Court vacancy. Moreover, conservatives wanted to replace judges like Kennedy with originalists. That was part of the deal. All of the other stuff they were willing to tolerate.
You better hope this guy pans out.
QFT
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The question is; is he a constitutionalist? He clerked under Kennedy and is a Bushy. Anyway you look at that = moderate, which doesn't exactly scream constitutionalist, nor does it scream conservative.
Trump lost a ton of credibility on this one for me. Appeasing the liberals, and the GOPe is what most of us who aren't exactly fond of Trump have feared. If he's willing to compromise on this issue, I don't see a whole lot of hope going forward. I now have great doubts about him again and I'm not so sure that my recent assessment of him has been accurate. I thought Trump was leaning more conservatively, but it sure seems by this pick that he's comfortably settling in with the establishment.
A Bushy and went to an Ivy League school.... yes, very elitist, let's see, are we talking about Kavanaugh or Ted Cruz?
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A Bushy and went to an Ivy League school.... yes, very elitist, let's see, are we talking about Kavanaugh or Ted Cruz?
:bigsilly:
Oh brother. Here we go...
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Wow. He won the election because people wanted secured borders and other items like that. All the naysayers can hope for is that this is a misstep.
It was 80,000 votes in three states. Without Scalia's death, it doesn't happen.
And you, of all people. You accused TBR members of being pro-abort because they would not vote for Trump. Do you remember that? I sure as hell do.
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It was 80,000 votes in three states. Without Scalia's death, it doesn't happen.
And you, of all people. You accused TBR members of being pro-abort because they would not vote for Trump. Do you remember that? I sure as hell do.
He's still trying to insist Trump is "the most pro life president ever"...despite the fact he keeps fully funding Planned Parenthood.
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John McCain
John McCain
@SenJohnMcCain
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials & a strong record of upholding the Constitution. He is widely respected as a fair, independent & mainstream judge. I look forward to the Senate moving forward with a fair & thorough confirmation process. (link: https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F1BDBD24-577D-4545-BCB5-825282D6A04C (https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F1BDBD24-577D-4545-BCB5-825282D6A04C))
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John McCain
John McCain
@SenJohnMcCain
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials & a strong record of upholding the Constitution. He is widely respected as a fair, independent & mainstream judge. I look forward to the Senate moving forward with a fair & thorough confirmation process. (link: https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F1BDBD24-577D-4545-BCB5-825282D6A04C (https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F1BDBD24-577D-4545-BCB5-825282D6A04C))
If he feels that way about it, show up or resign, so his seat has an actual vote.
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John McCain
John McCain
@SenJohnMcCain
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials & a strong record of upholding the Constitution. He is widely respected as a fair, independent & mainstream judge. I look forward to the Senate moving forward with a fair & thorough confirmation process. (link: https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F1BDBD24-577D-4545-BCB5-825282D6A04C (https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F1BDBD24-577D-4545-BCB5-825282D6A04C))
**nononono*
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This is great, because this guy is not impeccably conservative the idiot screamers will screetch and screetch, and he won't be confirmed and his nomination will be delayed until maybe the Dems can actually block his nomination because they have captured the Senate.
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If he feels that way about it, show up or resign, so his seat has an actual vote.
Agreed. If McCain is the patriot he says he is, he'll resign so his successor can be appointed to vote on Judge Kavanaugh.
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The question is; is he a constitutionalist? He clerked under Kennedy and is a Bushy. Anyway you look at that = moderate, which doesn't exactly scream constitutionalist, nor does it scream conservative.
Trump lost a ton of credibility on this one for me. Appeasing the liberals, and the GOPe is what most of us who aren't exactly fond of Trump have feared. If he's willing to compromise on this issue, I don't see a whole lot of hope going forward. I now have great doubts about him again and I'm not so sure that my recent assessment of him has been accurate. I thought Trump was leaning more conservatively, but it sure seems by this pick that he's comfortably settling in with the establishment.
Lord have mercy, @libertybele I don't know who you had your heart set on but Kavanaugh is a positive in every way. He's a good man and that is paramount. He's received accolades from many conservative groups. I don't consider him a compromise. He's a fine choice and will prove to be someone we can all be proud of.
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Trump won a very close election because of a Supreme Court vacancy. Moreover, conservatives wanted to replace judges like Kennedy with originalists. That was part of the deal. All of the other stuff they were willing to tolerate.
You better hope this guy pans out.
SHE better hope he pans out. We all better hope that, and I see no reason to doubt it.
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Lord have mercy, @libertybele I don't know who you had your heart set on but Kavanaugh is a positive in every way. He's a good man and that is paramount. He's received accolades from many conservative groups. I don't consider him a compromise. He's a fine choice and will prove to be someone we can all be proud of.
@Emjay, the problem is that there is plenty of reason to not trust a GOP pick to SCOTUS and few reasons to trust such a pick.
None of us know how this will work out, but the pessimists are just being realistic and going by history, recent and long passed.
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A Bushy and went to an Ivy League school.... yes, very elitist, let's see, are we talking about Kavanaugh or Ted Cruz?
:bigsilly:
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A judicial constitutionalist is not the same animal as a conservative politician.
I'm surprised by how many don't seem to understand this.
@Right_in_Virginia Why are we still surprised at the mindsets of some people here? We should know by now that they will pounce on an nit yet to be picked.
I'm disappointed ... Anyone who uses the term 'Bushy' drops a notch in my estimation. That George W. Bush likes this judge is far from being a negative. Both men are personally likable which does not mean they agree on all political things.
Oh, well. trudge on, I guess.
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Lord have mercy, @libertybele I don't know who you had your heart set on but Kavanaugh is a positive in every way. He's a good man and that is paramount. He's received accolades from many conservative groups. I don't consider him a compromise. He's a fine choice and will prove to be someone we can all be proud of.
I agree 100%, @Emjay I think the problem is that too many conservatives speak with forked tongue when they claim what they want from a judge. A Constitutionalist who calls balls and strikes will disappoint when it comes to the judicial activism that so many conservatives secretly want, though they dare not speak its name.
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Appeasing the liberals, and the GOPe is what most of us who aren't exactly fond of Trump have feared.
Actually, it looks like the liberals, at least, have already found fault with Kavanaugh. Hell, some of them were upset even before Trump announced his pick. In any event, if Trump was trying to appease liberals, he fell short long before last night's announcement.
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I agree 100%, @Emjay I think the problem is that too many conservatives speak with forked tongue when they claim what they want from a judge. A Constitutionalist who calls balls and strikes will disappoint when it comes to the judicial activism that so many conservatives secretly want, though they dare not speak its name.
All true, @Jazzhead I guess some of the people who avowed that they wanted a Constitutionalist really wanted an activist who would do the things they wanted. Sad.
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Actually, it looks like the liberals, at least, have already found fault with Kavanaugh. Hell, some of them were upset even before Trump announced his pick. In any event, if Trump was trying to appease liberals, he fell short long before last night's announcement.
It seems as though the targeted liberals were Collins and Murkowski.
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John McCain
John McCain
@SenJohnMcCain
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials & a strong record of upholding the Constitution. He is widely respected as a fair, independent & mainstream judge. I look forward to the Senate moving forward with a fair & thorough confirmation process. (link: https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F1BDBD24-577D-4545-BCB5-825282D6A04C (https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F1BDBD24-577D-4545-BCB5-825282D6A04C))
This renews my reservations about Kavanaugh.
I think the good news is if he doesn't get confirmed after the mid terms the Pubs should have increased their majority and maybe the next nominee will have less of the Bush taint on them.
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This renews my reservations about Kavanaugh.
I think the good news is if he doesn't get confirmed after the mid terms the Pubs should have increased their majority and maybe the next nominee will have less of the Bush taint on them.
Or, the GOP loses its razor thin majority in the Senate and no nominee gets approved during the rest of Trump’s term, and possibly into the next term, unless Trump nominates a liberal.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the shrubbery.
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:silly:
This is great, because this guy is not impeccably conservative the idiot screamers will screetch and screetch, and he won't be confirmed and his nomination will be delayed until maybe the Dems can actually block his nomination because they have captured the Senate.
How do they block the nomination of a new judge until 2020? The Pubs will gain seats in 2018, if for no other reason than the Rats are defending so many seats in Red States. The situation flips in 2020 when the Pubs are defending the majority of the seats.
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Or, the GOP loses its razor thin majority in the Senate and no nominee gets approved during the rest of Trump’s term, and possibly into the next term, unless Trump nominates a liberal.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the shrubbery.
Look at the seats the Rats are defending and the few seats the Pubs are defending. Granted if the Pubs had actually done what they said they would they would probably hold the House and maybe even gain some seats. The Senate though is a totally different story. The vast majority of the seats in question are Rat seats. The Pubs will gain in the Senate and it's really a question of how much.
As far as Kavanaugh goes I'm indifferent. He sounds good, but has a long history with the Bush's and the DC establishment. Also, the Ivy League connection is not a plus in my view. If he gets confirmed and sticks to the literal meaning of the Constitution great. However, we really won't know until he's on the court. Roberts sold us down the river after everyone said he was going to be a strict constructionist and was a great pick.
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Or, the GOP loses its razor thin majority in the Senate and no nominee gets approved during the rest of Trump’s term, and possibly into the next term, unless Trump nominates a liberal.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the shrubbery.
...not if the bird is a turkey.
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Look at the seats the Rats are defending and the few seats the Pubs are defending. Granted if the Pubs had actually done what they said they would they would probably hold the House and maybe even gain some seats. The Senate though is a totally different story. The vast majority of the seats in question are Rat seats. The Pubs will gain in the Senate and it's really a question of how much.
As far as Kavanaugh goes I'm indifferent. He sounds good, but has a long history with the Bush's and the DC establishment. Also, the Ivy League connection is not a plus in my view. If he gets confirmed and sticks to the literal meaning of the Constitution great. However, we really won't know until he's on the court. Roberts sold us down the river after everyone said he was going to be a strict constructionist and was a great pick.
Add into that the republicans at the margin who might bolt another nominee, such as Collins, and Kavanaugh was a very reasonable choice at this point. Whether anyone will admit it or not, for better or worse, Collins has a lot of power here because of the risk of her bolting.
And a loss now would have emboldened the democrats as well.
Of course it’s all speculation one way or the other, but as things stand now, on the basis of the Congress as it stands now, Kavanaugh was probably the right pick.
And no, he wasn’t my first choice.
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...not if the bird is a turkey.
Are you seriously taking the position that Kavanaugh is a turkey?
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I'd rather have had Barrett, but I'm going to gamble that Kavanaugh will be as good as or better than Kennedy. And as said, being the Senate margin is thin, I'd rather have that someone in there now who can be appointed v. later when the prospects may be a harder sell.
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Add into that the republicans at the margin who might bolt another nominee, such as Collins, and Kavanaugh was a very reasonable choice at this point. Whether anyone will admit it or not, for better or worse, Collins has a lot of power here because of the risk of her bolting.
And a loss now would have emboldened the democrats as well.
Of course it’s all speculation one way or the other, but as things stand now, on the basis of the Congress as it stands now, Kavanaugh was probably the right pick.
And no, he wasn’t my first choice.
I think you're right that the liberal Pubs were part of the consideration in who was picked. If they bolt now and the Pubs pick up the seats they should in the mid-terms then they may really regret not supporting Kavanaugh. Trump could pick someone with no DC connection, or Bush association, and he wouldn't need their votes.
I don't get as excited as some about SCOTUS picks, so many have been big disappointments.
I will get pumped up though when Ginsberg retires, or dies. That seat will be really important because no one justice becomes the critical swing vote the way Kennedy was.
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I'd rather have had Barrett, but I'm going to gamble that Kavanaugh will be as good as or better than Kennedy. And as said, being the Senate margin is thin, I'd rather have that someone in there now who can be appointed v. later when the prospects may be a harder sell.
This is what people are missing. It will be an easier sell after the mid-terms. We will have more Pub Senators.
I'm not saying don't confirm Kavanaugh. By all accounts he should be better than Kennedy, but if there's any indication he won't be then don't confirm him. The conservative position in the Senate is going to be stronger after the mid-terms.
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“The Washington establishment, sometimes known as the swamp, wanted Judge Kavanaugh,†said Napolitano. “I am disappointed in the president because this is not the type of person he said he would pick. Justice [Neil] Gorsuch was. This person is at the heart and soul of the D.C. establishment against whom the president railed.â€
It was a tough assessment from Napolitano, particularly on a program that Trump is known to watch regularly. The billionaire chief executive is a longtime fan of Napolitano and has been known to reference his legal analysis in public — sometimes to the judge’s detriment.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fox-friends-trashes-trump-supreme-court-pick-swamp-143912302.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fox-friends-trashes-trump-supreme-court-pick-swamp-143912302.html)
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“The Washington establishment, sometimes known as the swamp, wanted Judge Kavanaugh,†said Napolitano. “I am disappointed in the president because this is not the type of person he said he would pick. Justice [Neil] Gorsuch was. This person is at the heart and soul of the D.C. establishment against whom the president railed.â€
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fox-friends-trashes-trump-supreme-court-pick-swamp-143912302.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fox-friends-trashes-trump-supreme-court-pick-swamp-143912302.html)
And there you have it in a nutshell.
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This renews my reservations about Kavanaugh.
I think the good news is if he doesn't get confirmed after the mid terms the Pubs should have increased their majority and maybe the next nominee will have less of the Bush taint on them.
And the New York Post says he is an excellent choice.
https://nypost.com/2018/07/09/brett-kavanaugh-is-an-excellent-pick-for-the-supreme-court/
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This is what people are missing. It will be an easier sell after the mid-terms. We will have more Pub Senators.
I'm not saying don't confirm Kavanaugh. By all accounts he should be better than Kennedy, but if there's any indication he won't be then don't confirm him. The conservative position in the Senate is going to be stronger after the mid-terms.
??? More PUB Senators? What are you basing this on? The GOP lost the past several special elections. It's not like we have an overwhelming group of conservative Senators ready to fill the shoes of RINO's or DEMS for the mid terms.
IMHO reality is the GOP may not retain their slim majority, in fact I think it is likely that they won't. The time to try place a conservative constitutionalist on the bench is now and Trump failed bigly!
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And the New York Post says he is an excellent choice.
https://nypost.com/2018/07/09/brett-kavanaugh-is-an-excellent-pick-for-the-supreme-court/
Approval by the NY Post is not a good sign. Trump has played his liberal card folks and remember he NEVER promised to appoint conservative justice(S) on the bench, he only promised to place a conservative on the bench similar to Scalia and he did when he placed Gorsuch.
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??? More PUB Senators? What are you basing this on? The GOP lost the past several special elections. It's not like we have an overwhelming group of conservative Senators ready to fill the shoes of RINO's or DEMS for the mid terms.
There are seats to be had in ND, MO, MT, just to name a few. It's becoming increasingly obvious Kavanaugh was an appeasement pick to people like Collins and Murkowski, along with a "rock the boat, but not too heavily" choice for the mid-terms.
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Twitter, Ted Cruz (https://twitter.com/tedcruz)
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There are seats to be had in ND, MO, MT, just to name a few. It's becoming increasingly obvious Kavanaugh was an appeasement pick to people like Collins and Murkowski, along with a "rock the boat, but not too heavily" choice for the mid-terms.
Compromising on the choice of SCOTUS is absolutely, unequivocally a huge mistake. Compromising on the Constitution and the country?? Really?? You compromise on taxes or trade deals. You don't compromise on our rule of law!!
Just because there are seats up for grabs doesn't mean that they will go to the GOP. What is indicative is the seats already recently lost to the DEMS.
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It's becoming increasingly obvious Kavanaugh was an appeasement pick to people like Collins and Murkowski, along with a "rock the boat, but not too heavily" choice for the mid-terms.
And now we have the two most Liberal most unfaithful members of the GOP dictating who the President picks for the Supreme Court...wow
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Just because there are seats up for grabs doesn't mean that they will go to the GOP.
No, it doesn't. The nominee was going to be fodder for the left, regardless. However, there are degrees of outrage among the known four. It would seem that the number of writings by Kavanaugh will be used to attempt showing 'balance' on issues, during confirmation. Basically, a political ploy to keep tight races from tilting too far away. I'm not advocating this approach - just making an observation on how it appears and the reasons it was done.
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And now we have the two most Liberal most unfaithful members of the GOP dictating who the President picks for the Supreme Court...wow
Exactly. So, at the end of the day, the liberals are still in power.
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And the New York Post says he is an excellent choice.
https://nypost.com/2018/07/09/brett-kavanaugh-is-an-excellent-pick-for-the-supreme-court/
McConnell just referred to him as a "Superb choice".
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McConnell just referred to him as a "Superb choice".
Well, I was feeling better about Kavanaugh, but if the Turtle likes him....
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@Right_in_Virginia Why are we still surprised at the mindsets of some people here? We should know by now that they will pounce on an nit yet to be picked.
I'm disappointed ... Anyone who uses the term 'Bushy' drops a notch in my estimation. That George W. Bush likes this judge is far from being a negative. Both men are personally likable which does not mean they agree on all political things.
Oh, well. trudge on, I guess.
I'm disappointed @Emjay because quite a few were using the "principle" of strict constitutionalist judges as a smokescreen for conservative activist judges.
There will be no getting through their disappointment.
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I'm disappointed @Emjay because quite a few were using the "principle" of strict constitutionalist judges as a smokescreen for conservative activist judges.
There will be no getting through their disappointment.
??? IF Kavanaugh is seated and IF he rules according to the Constitution, I will have no problem. Unfortunately his past speaks volumes. Ruling aligned with the Constitution usually leans towards conservatism and ruling outside those parameters usually leans towards liberalism.
A justice's duty is not to rewrite law but to rule whether the law is Constitutional.
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??? IF Kavanaugh is seated and IF he rules according to the Constitution, I will have no problem. Unfortunately his past speaks volumes. Ruling aligned with the Constitution usually leans towards conservatism and ruling outside those parameters usually leans towards liberalism.
A justice's duty is not to rewrite law but to rule whether the law is Constitutional.
Exactly!!!
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Another wasted opportunity, but anything short of Lee or Barrett was gonna be a disappointment for me.
I'll give Kavanaugh the same benefit of the doubt I give Gorsuch, we'll know in a couple of years how this is gonna turn out.
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A justice's duty is not to rewrite law but to rule whether the law is Constitutional.
He knows this, probably better than any one of us. As Jay Sekulow said this morning about Kavanaugh: "He understands the role of the judge".
Exhale @libertybele .
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Another wasted opportunity, but anything short of Lee or Barrett was gonna be a disappointment for me.
I'll give Kavanaugh the same benefit of the doubt I give Gorsuch, we'll know in a couple of years how this is gonna turn out.
All we can do at this point is hope for the best.
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Another wasted opportunity, but anything short of Lee or Barrett was gonna be a disappointment for me.
I'll give Kavanaugh the same benefit of the doubt I give Gorsuch, we'll know in a couple of years how this is gonna turn out.
Wow! Quite a surprise @corbe , you are critical of the nomination appointee by Trump.
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It really is PHUNNY watching some people hyperventilate over this choice!
It truly is! And kind of sickening at the same time.
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He knows this, probably better than any one of us. As Jay Sekulow said this morning about Kavanaugh: "He understands the role of the judge".
Exhale @libertybele .
His past 'interpretations' are what I am judging him on. IMHO he clerked for Kennedy and he will be just as moderate or even more liberal.
I have exhaled RIV and realize Trump blew this one. You might try actually inhaling before you exhale.
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No @TomSea I'm not 'critical' of the Presidents nomination just a little disappointed.
Would any of us here be wondering if Justice Lee was gonna go swing on us?
Yes, I noticed by lover (Cruz) now likes Kavanaugh, proving once again that he can be a political animal, if necessary, 2 days ago he was pooping on the guy.
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No @TomSea I'm not 'critical' of the Presidents nomination just a little disappointed.
Would any of us here be wondering if Justice Lee was gonna go swing on us?
Yes, I noticed by lover (Cruz) now likes Kavanaugh, proving once again that he can be a political animal, if necessary, 2 days ago he was pooping on the guy.
I noticed that as well. I find Cruz's change of heart troubling on this; especially since he's been so passionate in the past about ensuring and voicing that we need to have conservative justices on the SCOTUS.
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NO doubt a President Cruz would have picked Sen. Lee.
I'm still pizzed at @TomSea for giving my contact info to Beto's Senate Campaign, they're worse than JimRob.
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It really is PHUNNY watching some people hyperventilate over this choice!
It truly is! And kind of sickening at the same time.
The one, single issue that I had hopes that Trump would do; placing conservatives on the bench, just may have been squashed. To me not the least funny. Yes, the thought of a possible moderate liberal on the bench for decades (longer than I'll probably be alive) is sickening.
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The one, single issue that I had hopes that Trump would do; placing conservatives on the bench, just may have been squashed. To me not the least funny. Yes, the thought of a possible moderate liberal on the bench for decades (longer than I'll probably be alive) is sickening.
Take my word for it; This guy is PLENTY conservative! If you don't believe me just ask Chuck you Shumer or Dianne Feinsteen!
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Cruz didn't have to promise anyone he would appoint only Strict Constitutionalist, we just took it for granted.
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Take my word for it; This guy is PLENTY conservative! If you don't believe me just ask Chuck you Shumer or Dianne Feinsteen!
I will take you at your word.
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Cruz didn't have to promise anyone he would appoint only Strict Constitutionalist, we just took it for granted.
Input in the Bush administration and their nominees? Huh? What are examples of his great constitutional prowess? He says he only defended anything as a matter of fact because he was an employee of the state of Texas, it seems he also defended Obamacare in private practice. Make it up as you go?
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No @TomSea I'm not 'critical' of the Presidents nomination just a little disappointed.
Would any of us here be wondering if Justice Lee was gonna go swing on us?
Yes, I noticed by lover (Cruz) now likes Kavanaugh, proving once again that he can be a political animal, if necessary, 2 days ago he was pooping on the guy.
Links? @corbe
As a matter of fact, Senators running this November may not need the extra baggage of a controversial appointment. And it's not a sure thing, Kav will pass through, probably though.
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This renews my reservations about Kavanaugh.
I think the good news is if he doesn't get confirmed after the mid terms the Pubs should have increased their majority and maybe the next nominee will have less of the Bush taint on them.
Same here. If McCain likes him, this maybe not be what we want.
I trust McCain.....ZERO
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I'm still pizzed at @TomSea for giving my contact info to Beto's Senate Campaign, they're worse than JimRob.
I am assuming that is a joke, right?
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@Right_in_Virginia Why are we still surprised at the mindsets of some people here? ...
I don't think it's just here @Emjay I think there's a group of conservatives who have been waiting for the avenging activist judge to undo all the liberal damage in a single ruling. :laugh:
I am only half kidding.
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The one, single issue that I had hopes that Trump would do; placing conservatives on the bench, just may have been squashed. To me not the least funny. Yes, the thought of a possible moderate liberal on the bench for decades (longer than I'll probably be alive) is sickening.
@libertybele , but your complaints are not holding up. If your legitimate criticisms were gravy, there wouldn't be enough to cover a chicken fried steak. And actually, the ones who are complaining, oddly find themselves on the same side of the fence as your Feinsteins and Warrens. But I'm sure, we all find ourselves there every so often. So, I don't mean that as any kind of slight.
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It is mind boggling how terrible the GOP is at picking Supreme Court justices. Since Eisenhower, 19 of 27 justices were sworn in during Republican administrations. That includes two of eight Democrat nominees who resigned after 3 years.
Five of the seven Roe vs Wade majority were nominated by Republicans.
The pluarlity that formed the heart of Planned Parenthood vs. Casey - all Republicans.
Who can forget when Dubya tried to put Harriet Myers on the court instead of Samuel Alito ... at a time when there were 55 Republican senators. Think the recent spate of 5-4 decisions would have gone the same way?
The establishment DOES NOT want a constitutionalist on the bench. You'll have to forgive us for questioning their latest protege.
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I am assuming that is a joke, right?
Yes, @catfish1957 It was probably my GF that gave them my number and email, I just blame Tom for everything, he's usually a good sport about it.
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Wow! Quite a surprise @corbe , you are critical of the nomination appointee by Trump.
The real surprise is that you aren't. *****rollingeyes*****
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Take my word for it; This guy is PLENTY conservative! If you don't believe me just ask Chuck you Shumer or Dianne Feinsteen!
Those two would oppose God himself if Trump nominated him to the Supreme Court.
He has problems with religious Liberty and he takes the same stance on Obamacare that Roberts did almost word for word.
A lot of us are tired of the runaway power of the Judicial...where every June 5 lawyers in black robs will decide what is a freedom and what isn't for the American people.
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I trust McCain.....ZERO
You are being way too kind. I am somewhere around a negative number with at least four figures...
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The real surprise is that you aren't. *****rollingeyes*****
You are correct as you are, 9 times out of 10. Forgive me. :patriot:
@Sanguine
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It really is PHUNNY watching some people hyperventilate over this choice!
It truly is! And kind of sickening at the same time.
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The hourly fox radio news reports has nothing but how the Democrats are hysterical about this appointee. They aren't the only ones.
Really, everyone has their opinion, I respect that but we are trying to move this country forward. Some remarks are pathetic.
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??? More PUB Senators? What are you basing this on? The GOP lost the past several special elections. It's not like we have an overwhelming group of conservative Senators ready to fill the shoes of RINO's or DEMS for the mid terms.
IMHO reality is the GOP may not retain their slim majority, in fact I think it is likely that they won't. The time to try place a conservative constitutionalist on the bench is now and Trump failed bigly!
https://www.270towin.com/2018-senate-election/ (https://www.270towin.com/2018-senate-election/)
There is a nice breakdown at the link.
The Pubs are going to gain seats in the Senate. It's just a question of how many.
The House is a different story.
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I'm disappointed @Emjay because quite a few were using the "principle" of strict constitutionalist judges as a smokescreen for conservative activist judges.
There will be no getting through their disappointment.
What may be lost in the smoke is a strict constructionist will be conservative. He just won't be making law out of thin air. For example if Roe V. Wade comes up it may be struck down, but then the issue of abortion will return to the states, or legislature, where it should have been resolved in the first place. I like our odds in this fight in a federal system.
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I don't think it's just here @Emjay I think there's a group of conservatives who have been waiting for the avenging activist judge to undo all the liberal damage in a single ruling. :laugh:
I am only half kidding.
Hey, put me in that group. The Rats have used the courts to impose their tyranny on us for way too long! If there was 1 person you could put on the court that could undo all the crap I would be all for it.
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https://www.270towin.com/2018-senate-election/ (https://www.270towin.com/2018-senate-election/)
There is a nice breakdown at the link.
The Pubs are going to gain seats in the Senate. It's just a question of how many.
The House is a different story.
?? The DEMS only need 2 seats to take control. I don't see that as an impossibility, but rather a probability.
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He knows this, probably better than any one of us. As Jay Sekulow said this morning about Kavanaugh: "He understands the role of the judge".
That might be comforting if Sekulow understood what 'investigation' meant.
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?? The DEMS only need 2 seats to take control. I don't see that as an impossibility, but rather a probability.
I believe the argument is based, in part, on the basis that the democrats are defending more doubtful seats this time than the republicans are.
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?? The DEMS only need 2 seats to take control. I don't see that as an impossibility, but rather a probability.
Special elections are a very risky dataset to extrapolate general election results from due to low turnout and the ability to manipulate outcomes because of it.
The polls that most organizations are putting out are oversampling traditional Dem voting demographic groups that don't generally turnout in the percentages that are being polled. If those samplings are wrong, the GOP is going to win big.
The main thing is the GOP base needs to be energized and show up in high percentages. That is our quickest and best way to victory.
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What may be lost in the smoke is a strict constructionist will be conservative. He just won't be making law out of thin air. For example if Roe V. Wade comes up it may be struck down, but then the issue of abortion will return to the states, or legislature, where it should have been resolved in the first place. I like our odds in this fight in a federal system.
I seriously doubt Roe will be stuck down. Pinning one’s hopes on that is a recipe for disappointment.
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?? The DEMS only need 2 seats to take control. I don't see that as an impossibility, but rather a probability.
You really should look at the link I posted for you.
I see 6 states the Pubs have a good shot at picking up; FL., IN., MO., MT., ND., WV.
If things go really well they may pick up as many as 8 seats.
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?? The DEMS only need 2 seats to take control. I don't see that as an impossibility, but rather a probability.
If you believe the polls, we're losing 2 red seats, tied in another red seat, and tied with Dems in four blue seats. I woudl not be shocked if we lost - it really could go either way.
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I seriously doubt Roe will be stuck down. Pinning one’s hopes on that is a recipe for disappointment.
I was only using that as an example. Odds are what the court will do is allow states to restrict more and more aspects of it.
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If you believe the polls, we're losing 2 red seats, tied in another red seat, and tied with Dems in four blue seats. I woudl not be shocked if we lost - it really could go either way.
No, I don't believe the polls.
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I was only using that as an example. Odds are what the court will do is allow states to restrict more and more aspects of it.
That’s entirely possible.
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?? The DEMS only need 2 seats to take control. I don't see that as an impossibility, but rather a probability.
I have no idea what you are looking at but it ain't anything I'm looking at for sure.
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Get you a man who looks at you the way Jerry, Jr. looks at Trump
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You are correct as you are, 9 times out of 10. Forgive me. :patriot:
@Sanguine
You're probably right, Tom, I shouldn't have replied in kind to your earlier comment.
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You really should look at the link I posted for you.
I see 6 states the Pubs have a good shot at picking up; FL., IN., MO., MT., ND., WV.
If things go really well they may pick up as many as 8 seats.
I did look at the link...it doesn't get much clearer .... DEMS need to 2 seats to take control. Not really all that difficult. FL is a good example; it is a 'toss up' state ... with Scott making a huge faux pas on the 2nd amendment it could very easily go DEM.
2018 Senate Election Interactive Map
35 U.S. Senate seats to be contested in 2018
The U.S. Senate has 51 Republicans and 49 Democrats (including two independents). The 2018 Senate election takes place on November 6, 2018. There are 35 seats up in 2018*, of which 26 are held by Democrats. That party will need to gain 2 seats to take control.
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I noticed that as well. I find Cruz's change of heart troubling on this; especially since he's been so passionate in the past about ensuring and voicing that we need to have conservative justices on the SCOTUS.
Not very impressed. I think I could have been wrong about Cruz.
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Not very impressed. I think I could have been wrong about Cruz.
So now even Cruz isn’t pure enough for you?
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Cruz Kool Aid is not as readily available across this great Country of ours as that other 'Govt. Approved' flavor.
We're ramping up production in anticipation of 2020.
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Hey, put me in that group. The Rats have used the courts to impose their tyranny on us for way too long! If there was 1 person you could put on the court that could undo all the crap I would be all for it.
I appreciate your honesty @bilo But let's get the terminology correct. You want the court packed with politically conservative judicial activists. This is not the same as wanting strict judicial constitutionalists.
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I was only using that as an example. Odds are what the court will do is allow states to restrict more and more aspects of it.
For the SC to allow this, wouldn't it have to change the existing federal law too? How do you envision the SC accomplishing this @bilo ?
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For the SC to allow this, wouldn't it have to change the existing federal law too? How do you envision the SC accomplishing this @bilo ?
By using State sovereignty as enumerated in the constitution.
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I appreciate your honesty @bilo But let's get the terminology correct. You want the court packed with politically conservative judicial activists. This is not the same as wanting strict judicial constitutionalists.
If that's what it takes to undo all the made up laws and protection of unconstitutional laws (obamacare is just one example) I'm all for it.
Conservatives always want to "play by the rules" or "take the high road". The problem is we are fighting an enemy who means to destroy the republic and enslave us. We didn't win the civil war by playing by the rules. We wrote the rules after we won.
If you don't think I'm accurately describing our enemy just look at the brown shirts in the streets harassing conservatives.
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We didn't win the civil war by playing by the rules. We wrote the rules after we won.
Kinda been hoisted on that 14th Amendment petard a few times, though.
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By using State sovereignty as enumerated in the constitution.
You might find this interesting @bilo
The plan to overturn Roe v. Wade at the Supreme Court is already in motion
CNN, Jun 29, 2018
https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/29/politics/abortion-roe-v-wade-supreme-court/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/29/politics/abortion-roe-v-wade-supreme-court/index.html)
The video includes an interview with Sen. Collins. and Pence
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If that's what it takes to undo all the made up laws and protection of unconstitutional laws (obamacare is just one example) I'm all for it.
Conservatives always want to "play by the rules" or "take the high road". The problem is we are fighting an enemy who means to destroy the republic and enslave us. We didn't win the civil war by playing by the rules. We wrote the rules after we won.
If you don't think I'm accurately describing our enemy just look at the brown shirts in the streets harassing conservatives.
Tough to argue with your reasoning .... but let's not say we want strict constitutionalists. Let's call it our turn at the activist bench. :shrug: