There is no proof for either side, so all we have is reasonable doubt. I will now supply the reasonable doubt to exclude the testimony of Christine Ford.
1. It happened 30 or 40 some years ago. Why wait this long? Sure, it is possible that she was traumatized from the attack, but we all know if Kav was not being put on the Supreme Court, nothing would have ever been said about it. And from what I understand, she does not even claimed to have been raped.
2. Dims did this with Clearance Thomas as well. It is now an established pattern to accuse conservative nominees of some sort of sexual misconduct without any evidence
3. Ford has a history of hating Trump and is active in protesting him and even wrote the ACLU that Trump was abusing children at the border. She is obviously apart of the "resist" movement, thus explaining these accusations.
4. The allegations were known as far back as July, but were held back by Feinstein. Why? Now that it is known, Ford is refusing to testify and insists a lengthy investigation be conducted first by the FBI. Well excuse me, I thought giving testimony was apart of the investigation process. In fact, her testimony is all the evidence we have, so why not present it before the world to see? This conduct is indicative of merely delaying this process as long as possible.
5. There are no witnesses that will corroborate her story. None.
6. Women Kav has known and dated have come forth to back him. Not having a pattern of behavior indicates that no such behavior exists.
7. Judge Kavaugh ruled against Ford's parents in a foreclosure ruling in the past. More bad blood.
Now it's your turn Dims. Why should we believe Ford?
19 Sep 18
Originally posted by @whodeyYou believe Kavanaugh because it serves your political interests to do so.
There is no proof for either side, so all we have is reasonable doubt. I will now supply the reasonable doubt to exclude the testimony of Christine Ford.
1. It happened 30 or 40 some years ago. Why wait this long? Sure, it is possible that she was traumatized from the attack, but we all know if Kav was not being put on the Supreme Court, nothing would ...[text shortened]... ruling in the past. More bad blood.
Now it's your turn Dims. Why should we believe Ford?
You expect the other side to automatically believe Ford because it would serve their political interests to do so.
I'd prefer to wait to hear their testimony.
19 Sep 18
Originally posted by @no1marauderWe all have political bias. So what? You pretend you would really care about this had Kav not been nominated for the Supreme Court? Really?
You believe Kavanaugh because it serves your political interests to do so.
You expect the other side to automatically believe Ford because it would serve their political interests to do so.
I'd prefer to wait to hear their testimony.
Again, all we have is reasonable doubt to go on. I've already shown the bias of the accuser and you don't care because it suits your political goals.
Originally posted by @whodeyYou really have only shown your own extreme biases.
We all have political bias. So what? You pretend you would really care about this had Kav not been nominated for the Supreme Court? Really?
Again, all we have is reasonable doubt to go on. I've already shown the bias of the accuser and you don't care because it suits your political goals.
As you do every day here.
Kavanaugh is not charged with a criminal offense so the standard of proof is not "beyond reasonable doubt". It is ridiculous to judge the matter by media reports; let the parties testify and unearth whatever other evidence can be found and then apply the proper "preponderance of evidence" standard.
Politics should have nothing to do with it.
Originally posted by @no1marauderShe should testify, but won't
You really have only shown your own extreme biases.
As you do every day here.
Kavanaugh is not charged with a criminal offense so the standard of proof is not "beyond reasonable doubt". It is ridiculous to judge the matter by media reports; let the parties testify and unearth whatever other evidence can be found and then apply the proper "preponderance of evidence" standard.
Politics should have nothing to do with it.
Don't you agree that this is not a good sign?
But to say that politics should have nothing to do with such appointments is just pretending that reality does not exist.
Really? We all understand how the system has devolved. Just get your stooges in place to change around the Constitution to your liking.
In fact, for a very, very, long time, appointing a Supreme Court nominee was automatic. The circus we see around this nomination was nonexistent.
19 Sep 18
Originally posted by @whodeyIf she refuses to testify, then the matter is closed. Kavanaugh will get confirmed.
She should testify, but won't
Don't you agree that this is not a good sign?
But to say that politics should have nothing to do with such appointments is just pretending that reality does not exist.
Really? We all understand how the system has devolved. Just get your stooges in place to change around the Constitution to your liking.
In fact, for ...[text shortened]... Supreme Court nominee was automatic. The circus we see around this nomination was nonexistent.
I don't remember you making a nostalgic plea for non partisanship when Merrick Garland was denied a hearing and vote.
Originally posted by @whodeyhttps://nowthisnews.com/videos/politics/christine-blasey-ford-is-willing-to-testify-to-congress
She should testify, but won't
Don't you agree that this is not a good sign?
Christine Blasey Ford Is Willing to Testify to Congress
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/09/17/brett-kavanaugh-sexual-assault-allegations/1333161002/
"Both Kavanaugh and Ford said they would be willing to testify."
Originally posted by @whodeyWhy don't you read what Kavanaugh wrote in his HS yearbook? It was vetted by the staff of this Roman Catholic school and is disturbing to say the least.
She should testify, but won't
Don't you agree that this is not a good sign?
But to say that politics should have nothing to do with such appointments is just pretending that reality does not exist.
Really? We all understand how the system has devolved. Just get your stooges in place to change around the Constitution to your liking.
In fact, for ...[text shortened]... Supreme Court nominee was automatic. The circus we see around this nomination was nonexistent.
Then there is the fact Ford had to seek therapy YEARS before K was nominated, and there are therapist notes to that effect and she passed a lie detector test which of course since she in on the other side of your loving picture of K, now means lie detector tests are unreliable, but if K takes the same test which he won't, and fails, that would only prove to you just how unreliable those tests are.
The thing is, republicans had learned ZERO from the Anita hill testimony 27 years ago. Orin hatch made an absolute fool of himself comparing her to the Exorcist. Now Ford is 'mixed up'.
And Trump has been thoroughly handled by his handlers this time, not tweeting his usual garbage but now saying both sides need to be heard and what if it takes a couple of weeks, there needs to be an investigation. His staff worked him over real good it seems, for now they have him under control, maybe threatening him with taking away his Iphone so he can't tweet for a week or something😉
So the senate has to know what he said, and come next the next few days it will be clear whether there will be an actual FBI investigation but it looks like Trump already got to the FBI and they deny now actually having to make judgments as to the character of a nominee. Which is utter bullcrap, that is what they are SUPPOSED to do and do all the time for many many nominees
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So we will see how far the hypocrisy goes in the senate hearings.
They claim if Ford refuses to testify, they will force a vote next Wednesday but they HAVE to listen to what American's are saying and they are saying you better let the FBI do their duty and investigate everything in Kavanaugh's background and all the corroborating evidence Ford can muster also and present their findings to the Senate committee.
If they don't it will be because Trump has gotten to them. And voters WILL notice come November.
Trump is actually helping democrats by telling his base, there will be a red wave coming, a landslide is going to take place which, since his base hangs on his every word like he is a tent preacher, they may believe him and not feel like they need to vote and then get a huge surprise come November.
Godda love it.
Here is a sample of Kavanaugh's HS days as written by K himself:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-news-kavanaugh-high-school-yearbook-keg-city-sexual-references-20180918-story.html
19 Sep 18
Originally posted by @whodey"Why wait this long?"
There is no proof for either side, so all we have is reasonable doubt. I will now supply the reasonable doubt to exclude the testimony of Christine Ford.
1. It happened 30 or 40 some years ago. Why wait this long? Sure, it is possible that she was traumatized from the attack, but we all know if Kav was not being put on the Supreme Court, nothing would ...[text shortened]... ruling in the past. More bad blood.
Now it's your turn Dims. Why should we believe Ford?
the woman came forward now and received death threats. why wait this long though?
well, 30-40 years ago she was young and decided the best way to deal with it is put it behind her. Then, the slimeball became a judge and of course she won't go against a judge. Now that slimeball is almost going to be one of the most powerful people in the US, making decisions that would shape your country for decades. She now decided she would rather put up with the death threats (because of which she and her family apparently had to move) and let the country know that the slimeball also has sexual assault in his past (in addition to being corrupt af).
In a world where a woman receives death threats for coming forward with rape accusations, i tend to believe the woman.
There will be no movie starring this woman. No advertising deal worth millions. No book deal. If she is lucky, those rabid psychos will forget about her and that will be that. She had nothing to gain for coming forward with this accusation and everything to lose.
Originally posted by @zahlanziDo you also believe the woman who accused Bill Clinton of rape?
"Why wait this long?"
the woman came forward now and received death threats. why wait this long though?
well, 30-40 years ago she was young and decided the best way to deal with it is put it behind her. Then, the slimeball became a judge and of course she won't go against a judge. Now that slimeball is almost going to be one of the most powerful peop ...[text shortened]... be that. She had nothing to gain for coming forward with this accusation and everything to lose.
Hillary I think called her a bimbo.
19 Sep 18
The USA has a Problem. If a supreme court is a battelground Fairness is the first victim.
In fact whodey has a Point: Why is the committee not enough?
No1 has a Point: Would anyone even consider a full Investigation by the FBI is not completely confident?
The time elapsed is not a Point. Kavanaugh could plead on this only if he would admit the roiginal Charge, ask for forgiveness and explain how he changed since.
19 Sep 18
Originally posted by @whodeyyes, all the evidence point to bill clinton being at least a sexual harasser.
Do you also believe the woman who accused Bill Clinton of rape?
Hillary I think called her a bimbo.
do try to stay focused on the subject though. i know your mental illness flares up if you don't talk about a clinton for more than 10 minutes, but there is no reason we should have to endure your fits.
19 Sep 18
Originally posted by @zahlanziSo why did the Dims not support his impeachment via a trial in the Senate?
yes, all the evidence point to bill clinton being at least a sexual harasser.
do try to stay focused on the subject though. i know your mental illness flares up if you don't talk about a clinton for more than 10 minutes, but there is no reason we should have to endure your fits.
Would you say that they were aiding and abetting a sexual predator for political purposes?
You know, the same people that are still there.
19 Sep 18
Originally posted by @whodeySo why is whodey incapable of sticking to a subject for a whole hour before bringing in the Clintons into it?
So why did the Dims not support his impeachment via a trial in the Senate?
Would you say that they were aiding and abetting a sexual predator for political purposes?
You know, the same people that are still there.
Would you say he is obsessed with the Clintons to the point of psychosis? Or bringing up the Clintons ad nauseam is his main tool of trolling and wants to milk it for all it's worth before attempting other trolling techniques because he is lazy and doesn't like moving out of his comfort zone?
Originally posted by @zahlanziThe Clintons are very much still apart of the big political picture
So why is whodey incapable of sticking to a subject for a whole hour before bringing in the Clintons into it?
Would you say he is obsessed with the Clintons to the point of psychosis? Or bringing up the Clintons ad nauseam is his main tool of trolling and wants to milk it for all it's worth before attempting other trolling techniques because he is lazy and doesn't like moving out of his comfort zone?
Hillary still gives her 2 cents about the situation, and it is Hillary who funded the dossier about Trump that is an ongoing investigation.
Naturally, Hillary not being under investigation for colluding with Russians to obtain the dossier does not concern you.
Perhaps Trump's biggest accomplishment is publicizing the deep state and their media goons.