Popular Post Chindie Posted October 4, 2018 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2018 Kavanaugh is open in his view a President cannot be charged with a crime. Trump likes the reassurance that gives him. He's also a strong conservative, which plays very, very well to the hypocritical evangelicals and the old school Republicans. Kavanaugh becomes a campaign tool for Trump. It's also a lifetime appointment. He represents an opportunity for the Republican party to shove the highest court in the land their way for a generation, potentially. That's so important to them they will want through whatever to get it. Nothing can be allowed to threaten this. Kavanaugh will be appointed. Despite how unsuited he is. Because it's good for the people with the power to have him there. And that's all that matters. The past week has been an attempt to smear a thin coat of legitimacy over all of the above. The 'investigation' was a charade. The FBI could have spent all week in the pub and achieved as much, and everyone knows it. It's a complete farce. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 hour ago, VILLAMARV said: Surely the question is why? Why are the Senate going to vote (looking likely to) for a man who lied in front of the world for a position on the Supreme Court? Why is Trump constantly picking Bush cronies for positions of power and influence? (Off the top of my head, Kavanaugh, Bolton, Gina Haspel to name but 3) Why limit the scope of the FBI investigation? (Especially with the FISA stuff in the background - Strozok/Page etc). Why is the President, rather than taking a back seat while the Law Enforcement officers do their thing, having near daily press conferences publicly attacking the alleged victim? Abortion and his belief that Trump is above the law pretty much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 Monumental day Friday here. Great protest today at the Capitol building. If Susan Collins votes to confirm, she'll be voted out of office. The FBI could be brave tonight and call for an extension on the investigation. But I doubt they will. Kavanaugh was picked to protect Trump and it's looking like he might be confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 but I thought the FBI were the good guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted October 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 5, 2018 3 hours ago, maqroll said: Monumental day Friday here. Great protest today at the Capitol building. If Susan Collins votes to confirm, she'll be voted out of office. The FBI could be brave tonight and call for an extension on the investigation. But I doubt they will. Kavanaugh was picked to protect Trump and it's looking like he might be confirmed. Collins isn't up for re-election this year, is she? Why would voting to confirm Kavanaugh get her voted out? Is Maine heavily pro-choice, or anti-patriarchy? This is, after all, the state that elected Paul LePage, who seems from what I've read about him, to be a sort of a Dollar Store Trump. Genuinely curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 9 hours ago, VILLAMARV said: Surely the question is why? Why are the Senate going to vote (looking likely to) for a man who lied in front of the world for a position on the Supreme Court? Why is Trump constantly picking Bush cronies for positions of power and influence? (Off the top of my head, Kavanaugh, Bolton, Gina Haspel to name but 3) Why limit the scope of the FBI investigation? (Especially with the FISA stuff in the background - Strozok/Page etc). Why is the President, rather than taking a back seat while the Law Enforcement officers do their thing, having near daily press conferences publicly attacking the alleged victim? 'Because he's an asshole, Jim' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 It's small, it's petty, and I'm not talking about Donald Trump's hands or penis. https://i.imgur.com/JpDig9C.gifv There's something hilarious about the actual president of the actual United States, boarding the actual Air Force 1, with toilet paper stuck to his shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 8 hours ago, il_serpente said: Collins isn't up for re-election this year, is she? Why would voting to confirm Kavanaugh get her voted out? Is Maine heavily pro-choice, or anti-patriarchy? This is, after all, the state that elected Paul LePage, who seems from what I've read about him, to be a sort of a Dollar Store Trump. Genuinely curious. Collins is not up this year. LePage was a fluke result because the left vote was split between a centrist and a progressive. Maine Republican women are typically moderates who will be furious with Collins if she votes yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Conspiracies yet again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted October 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 5, 2018 13 minutes ago, maqroll said: Collins is not up this year. LePage was a fluke result because the left vote was split between a centrist and a progressive. Maine Republican women are typically moderates who will be furious with Collins if she votes yes. I understand that Collins ran as an independent Republican who is pro choice. If she votes for BK she’ll face a lot of backlash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted October 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 5, 2018 Just now, StefanAVFC said: Conspiracies yet again Overtones of anti-semitism too. To be clear I’m not saying he himself has opinions but he understands that “Soros” is a dog whistle to the thugs in his base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted October 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 5, 2018 Ironically perhaps Trump actually pays people to turn up at rallies. As ever, the old trick of accusing the enemy of that which you are guilty yourself. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Chindie said: As ever, the old trick of accusing the enemy of that which you are guilty yourself. There is certainly a lot of that going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 Collins to make a speech on Senate floor at 3PM EST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted October 5, 2018 Moderator Share Posted October 5, 2018 GOP are one vote down anyway I believe as one Senator is giving his daughter away (Another stupid phrase) at her wedding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 What senator Bicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted October 5, 2018 Moderator Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, maqroll said: What senator Bicks? Steve Daines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, TheAuthority said: Overtones of anti-semitism too. To be clear I’m not saying he himself has opinions but he understands that “Soros” is a dog whistle to the thugs in his base. Please stop with this anti-semitism thing. Soros is a known political operator, and hence is fair game to attack. There is no need to bring another -ism into the rotten debate atmosphere we currently reside in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, bickster said: Steve Daines? He's actually on record as saying (paraphrasing) "he would fly in to vote and that it would be a huge honor to give away his daughter and supreme court on the same day"... what a manly patriot or some such. Of course, he's not talking to any of us and his audience will lap that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted October 5, 2018 Moderator Share Posted October 5, 2018 10 minutes ago, villakram said: Please stop with this anti-semitism thing. Soros is a known political operator, and hence is fair game to attack. There is no need to bring another -ism into the rotten debate atmosphere we currently reside in. Hi Jeremy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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