Official Judge Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme Court

[The Big Dunn]

You don't get the connection between her waiting 36 to make a claim, and him waiting 36 years to make a claim? Come on, now.

The man had already gone through 6 background checks, and more questions than all other nominees combined. His name should have already been clear, or else we have an incompetent FBI. Further, suing her would only continue this circus, and the negative publicity would far outweigh any financial gain.

Something to think about is why she has never, even to this day, gone to the police for a criminal investigation into an alleged attempted rape. Something to think about is why she never sued him, a man that affected her life so traumatically that she needs 2 doors in every room and can't fly, in all this time. She allowed this supposed sexual predator to sit on a federal bench, and decide people's lives by not saying anything, if this is true. That's something to think about, more so than why he hasn't sued her in the following week

She didn't "wait 36 years to make a claim", She came forward when Kavanuagh was nominated to the Supreme Court. If Kavanuagh had been nominated 14 years ago, she'd have come forward then.

But his family was "destroyed" and his good name was "smeared", which should make defamation easy to prove. I don't see how suing "prolongs this circus" because once the vote to confirm is made he is either on or off.

Those first 2 are not really thought provoking questions IMO. The world was a much different place back then and I don't know what exactly she would sue him for. He got nominated for the SC she came forward, as she should.

The question about the federal bench is very fair and something she should've been asked to explain..

[BostonGuy]

In today's Wall Street Journal

I Am an Independent, Impartial Judge


Yes, I was emotional last Thursday. I hope everyone can understand I was there as a son, husband and dad.

by Judge Brett Kavanaugh

I was deeply honored to stand at the White House July 9 with my wife, Ashley, and my daughters, Margaret and Liza, to accept President Trump’s nomination to succeed my former boss and mentor, Justice Anthony Kennedy, on the Supreme Court. My mom, Martha—one of the first women to serve as a Maryland prosecutor and trial judge, and my inspiration to become a lawyer—sat in the audience with my dad, Ed.

That night, I told the American people who I am and what I believe. I talked about my 28-year career as a lawyer, almost all of which has been in public service. I talked about my 12 years as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, often called the second most important court in the country, and my five years of service in the White House for President George W. Bush. I talked about my long record of advancing and promoting women, including as a judge—a majority of my 48 law clerks have been women—and as a longtime coach of girls’ basketball teams.

As I explained that night, a good judge must be an umpire—a neutral and impartial arbiter who favors no political party, litigant or policy. As Justice Kennedy has stated, judges do not make decisions to reach a preferred result. Judges make decisions because the law and the Constitution compel the result. Over the past 12 years, I have ruled sometimes for the prosecution and sometimes for criminal defendants, sometimes for workers and sometimes for businesses, sometimes for environmentalists and sometimes for coal miners. In each case, I have followed the law. I do not decide cases based on personal or policy preferences. I am not a pro-plaintiff or pro-defendant judge. I am not a pro-prosecution or pro-defense judge. I am a pro-law judge.

As Justice Kennedy showed us, a judge must be independent, not swayed by public pressure. Our independent judiciary is the crown jewel of our constitutional republic. The Supreme Court is the last line of defense for the separation of powers, and for the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.

The Supreme Court must never be viewed as a partisan institution. The justices do not sit on opposite sides of an aisle. They do not caucus in separate rooms. As I have said repeatedly, if confirmed to the court, I would be part of a team of nine, committed to deciding cases according to the Constitution and laws of the United States. I would always strive to be a team player.

During the confirmation process, I met with 65 senators and explained my approach to the law. I participated in more than 30 hours of hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and I submitted written answers to nearly 1,300 additional questions. I was grateful for the opportunity.

After all those meetings and after my initial hearing concluded, I was subjected to wrongful and sometimes vicious allegations. My time in high school and college, more than 30 years ago, has been ridiculously distorted. My wife and daughters have faced vile and violent threats.

Against that backdrop, I testified before the Judiciary Committee last Thursday to defend my family, my good name and my lifetime of public service. My hearing testimony was forceful and passionate. That is because I forcefully and passionately denied the allegation against me. At times, my testimony—both in my opening statement and in response to questions—reflected my overwhelming frustration at being wrongly accused, without corroboration, of horrible conduct completely contrary to my record and character. My statement and answers also reflected my deep distress at the unfairness of how this allegation has been handled.

I was very emotional last Thursday, more so than I have ever been. I might have been too emotional at times. I know that my tone was sharp, and I said a few things I should not have said. I hope everyone can understand that I was there as a son, husband and dad. I testified with five people foremost in my mind: my mom, my dad, my wife, and most of all my daughters.

Going forward, you can count on me to be the same kind of judge and person I have been for my entire 28-year legal career: hardworking, even-keeled, open-minded, independent and dedicated to the Constitution and the public good. As a judge, I have always treated colleagues and litigants with the utmost respect. I have been known for my courtesy on and off the bench. I have not changed. I will continue to be the same kind of judge I have been for the last 12 years. And I will continue to contribute to our country as a coach, volunteer, and teacher. Every day I will try to be the best husband, dad, and friend I can be. I will remain optimistic, on the sunrise side of the mountain. I will continue to see the day that is coming, not the day that is gone.

I revere the Constitution. I believe that an independent and impartial judiciary is essential to our constitutional republic. If confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Supreme Court, I will keep an open mind in every case and always strive to preserve the Constitution of the United States and the American rule of law.

Judge Kavanaugh has been nominated as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Appeared in the October 5, 2018, print edition.

[The Big Dunn]

Your making yourself look dumber than normal.

The word is you're. It's always fun when someone who has just had a devil's triangle with their pig and their sister uses the wrong word while posting that another poster is dumb.

[The Big Dunn]

He might. It takes some time and Kavanaugh has other things to deal with now, Dunn.

Let's wait and see what happens.

Fair point Vlad.

[GGG Gloveking]

She didn't "wait 36 years to make a claim", She came forward when Kavanuagh was nominated to the Supreme Court. If Kavanuagh had been nominated 14 years ago, she'd have come forward then.

But his family was "destroyed" and his good name was "smeared", which should make defamation easy to prove. I don't see how suing "prolongs this circus" because once the vote to confirm is made he is either on or off.

Those first 2 are not really thought provoking questions IMO. The world was a much different place back then and I don't know what exactly she would sue him for. He got nominated for the SC she came forward, as she should.

The question about the federal bench is very fair and something she should've been asked to explain..

2018-1982= 36 years. It's simple math.

Suing her would only keep the thing in the news. It would only lead to more SNL skits, more death threats, more people showing up at his house spray painting sh it like fůck you, I should burn this house, etc. How much money is it worth to have to go through that?

. He got nominated for the SC she came forward, as she should

Are you serious? Really? Are you saying that a victim of an attempted gang rape, a sexual assault victim, shouldn't come forward? That she should wait for a political opportunity, rather than seek immediate justice? I am utterly appalled by this statement you make here! As a victim, she should have come forward at the first opportunity she had. I can't believe you said that.

[The Big Dunn]

2018-1982= 36 years. It's simple math.

Suing her would only keep the thing in the news. It would only lead to more SNL skits, more death threats, more people showing up at his house spray painting sh it like fůck you, I should burn this house, etc. How much money is it worth to have to go through that?




Are you serious? Really? Are you saying that a victim of an attempted gang rape, a sexual assault victim, shouldn't come forward? That she should wait for a political opportunity, rather than seek immediate justice? I am utterly appalled by this statement you make here! As a victim, she should have come forward at the first opportunity she had. I can't believe you said that.

I am not disputing the math. I am just pointing out that her coming forward coincided with his being nominated for the SC. If he wasn't nominated, she wouldn't have come forward. If he was nominated 14 years earlier, she would have then. Don't see how you can have an issue with this point.

I have a wife and 2 kids just as kavanuagh does. I would go through WHATEVER IT TAKES if I honestly my family was "destroyed" or my "good name smeared", regardless of the cost. If you have a family, My guess is you'd do same.

I didn't post " that a victim of an attempted gang rape, a sexual assault victim, shouldn't come forward"so why would you ask me that question and then post "I am utterly appalled by this statement you make here!", when I didn't make said statement?

I'm glad you can't believe I said that because as the post shows I clearly never did.

[1bad65]

2018-1982= 36 years. It's simple math.

He's superfan cheerleading as he always does.

Why y'all give that superfan the time of day is beyond me.

[Vlad_]

In today's Wall Street Journal

I Am an Independent, Impartial Judge


Yes, I was emotional last Thursday. I hope everyone can understand I was there as a son, husband and dad.

by Judge Brett Kavanaugh

It is pathetic how the Democrats started questioning his temperament during his testimony. This hearing had nothing to do with him being a judge, this was his personal life and who he is as a person. Kavanaugh already had 4 days of hearings regarding his capacity as a judge.

That democrats tried to use that to judge his temperament is pathetic. He is falsely accused on a country wide (and probably international) level of being a serial rapist, his family received death threats, his house was vandalized by masked protestors, and he is not allowed to show emotion?

I hate those dirty politicians, and may karma give them back their due.

[Vlad_]

Live: Senate to take cloture vote on Kavanaugh nomination

[bigjavi973]

Yeah just ask Kavanaugh why rockstars share Stormy Daniels with gangs of other men?

that doesnt even make any sense.....