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Post by #notLauren on Sept 27, 2018 18:21:36 GMT
The one thing that I agree with Graham on and that I thought as she was testifying is that if she notified Diane Feinstein before Kavenaugh was even nominated, why did Feinstein hold onto this? For political reasons only.
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Post by lizacreates on Sept 27, 2018 18:21:49 GMT
Ford: “PJ and Leland would not remember anything because it was unremarkable to THEM.” Go, girl! It wasn’t unremarkable to Ford so, of course, she’s the one who would have the memory of the incident.
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Post by flute4peace on Sept 27, 2018 18:22:41 GMT
Wow Lindsay Graham is coming across as a total ass.
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Post by amom23 on Sept 27, 2018 18:23:29 GMT
Lindsay Graham on TV now losing his shit spewing crazy crap. God what an embarrassment that man has become.
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Post by flute4peace on Sept 27, 2018 18:24:09 GMT
The one thing that I agree with Graham on and that I thought as she was testifying is that if she notified Diane Feinstein before Kavenaugh was even nominated, why did Feinstein hold onto this? For political reasons only. I think this is a valid question, although I have zero knowledge of how these sorts of things are typically handled.
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Post by artgirl1 on Sept 27, 2018 18:24:50 GMT
Lindsay Graham is giving press statements after the completion of the Hearing and he is livid. I have never seen him so enraged. He is completely deflecting it off Kavanaugh, and claiming it is just a Democratic ploy. Says their is no reason for an investigation.
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Post by salem on Sept 27, 2018 18:26:32 GMT
Lindsay Graham on TV now losing his shit spewing crazy crap. God what an embarrassment that man has become. He really is a giant piece of shit.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Sept 27, 2018 18:29:43 GMT
Methinks the GOP batcall went out with this missive:
”Our official stance is she’s a nice lady, but nobody else remembers what she remembers.”
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Post by lizacreates on Sept 27, 2018 18:30:03 GMT
(Gist...Blumenthal to Grassley)
If you're going to submit/talk about statements from others (PJ, Leland, Judge, others), then they should be called as witnesses.
Thank you, Sen Blu! Dems have been saying this from the get-go. Bring them in and have them testify under oath!
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Post by flute4peace on Sept 27, 2018 18:32:33 GMT
Where are our tweet-watchers? Anything from Trump yet?
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Post by femalebusiness on Sept 27, 2018 18:34:08 GMT
I don't doubt for a minute that Ford's assault info was held up a bit by Feinstein for purely political advantage. All politicians are guilty of playing for advantage, that goes without saying. However, the repubs have known about this as long as Feinstein and maybe longer. They had supposedly vetted Kavanaugh and had already lined up 65 women who knew him then.
And that has nothing to do with whether Kavanaugh is unfit for the SC.
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Post by artgirl1 on Sept 27, 2018 18:34:35 GMT
I think this is a valid question, although I have zero knowledge of how these sorts of things are typically handled. They address this during the hearing. There is a Federal statute that holds conversations, etc, between constituents and members of Congress to confidentiality, if requested. Not unlike Attorney client privilege. Dr. Ford requested that her identity be withheld originally. As to Dr. Ford not remembering all the details, as a victim, some of your senses shut down. But I understand her vivid memory of the laughter. I remember the sounds and smell of my assault vividly, and sometimes, can catch a wiff of an odor, that brings the moment back.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 27, 2018 18:36:08 GMT
Wow Lindsay Graham is coming across as a total ass. It’s not the first time, and certainly won’t be the last!! 😂
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 27, 2018 18:36:38 GMT
Lindsay Graham on TV now losing his shit spewing crazy crap. God what an embarrassment that man has become. Well he’s beholden to someone....hmmmm.
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Post by imsirius on Sept 27, 2018 18:41:38 GMT
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Post by pierkiss on Sept 27, 2018 18:41:40 GMT
Is it over? If it is over can anyone give me a synopsis of how it went? We’re they making a decision on anything today or does that come later? I’ve been gone all day, and quite frankly I don’t want to read pages and pages describing how they tore into this woman and the things she had to describe happening to her. I’m sorry, I can’t take reading anymore of it. It’s too much for me and makes me think of my own history and I don’t want to think about it anymore.
Thanks.
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Post by imsirius on Sept 27, 2018 18:44:17 GMT
Where are our tweet-watchers? Anything from Trump yet? Someone took his phone. His last tweet was 18 hrs ago.
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Post by artgirl1 on Sept 27, 2018 18:44:42 GMT
I want to add that this is not a Court of Law, therefore, it is not a requirement for Dr. Ford to be in the same room with Kavanaugh, to 'face her accuser'. This is still a job interview.
There is no reason for Dr. Ford to confront Kavanaugh in person.
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Post by imsirius on Sept 27, 2018 18:45:25 GMT
I want to add that this is not a Court of Law, therefore, it is not a requirement for Dr. Ford to be in the same room with Kavanaugh, to 'face her accuser'. This is still a job interview. There is no reason for Dr. Ford to confront Kavanaugh in person. I said as much upthread, but it was ignored 🤪
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 27, 2018 18:45:35 GMT
(((HUGS))) pierkiss... I'll let someone else summarize who can do it better than I could. It wasn't as bad as it could have been, in my opinion-- but the fact that it had to be done like this at all instead of doing an FBI investigation, like should have been done, is a bunch of crap. question: when will the questioning of Brett Kavanaugh happen? later today?
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Post by Rhondito on Sept 27, 2018 18:49:20 GMT
question: when will the questioning of Brett Kavanaugh happen? later today? When they resume in about 10 minutes
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Post by imsirius on Sept 27, 2018 18:49:45 GMT
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 27, 2018 18:50:04 GMT
thank you! I'll get back online, then. edited to add a big ol' <EYEROLL> for Senator Graham.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Sept 27, 2018 19:02:51 GMT
Is it over? If it is over can anyone give me a synopsis of how it went? We’re they making a decision on anything today or does that come later? I’ve been gone all day, and quite frankly I don’t want to read pages and pages describing how they tore into this woman and the things she had to describe happening to her. I’m sorry, I can’t take reading anymore of it. It’s too much for me and makes me think of my own history and I don’t want to think about it anymore. Thanks. The witness came across as credible, cooperative and impactful. She started out by saying she was terrified; her more explicit testimony was sometimes tinged with emotion. Republicans used a female prosecutor who asked questions to get at inconsistencies or partisan influence. But she was careful and respectful. Democrats had five minutes each for questions combined with pontificating. We don’t yet know whether the vote will proceed tomorrow.
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Post by femalebusiness on Sept 27, 2018 19:05:14 GMT
Is it over? If it is over can anyone give me a synopsis of how it went? We’re they making a decision on anything today or does that come later? I’ve been gone all day, and quite frankly I don’t want to read pages and pages describing how they tore into this woman and the things she had to describe happening to her. I’m sorry, I can’t take reading anymore of it. It’s too much for me and makes me think of my own history and I don’t want to think about it anymore. Thanks. The witness came across as credible and cooperative. She started out by saying she was terrified; her more explicit testimony was sometimes tingled with emotion. Republicans used a female prosecutor who asked questions to get at inconsistencies or partisan influence. But she was careful and respectful. Democrats had five minutes each for questions combined with pontificating. We don’t yet know whether the vote will proceed tomorrow. Damn woman, you are so articulate and explain things so well. I do enjoy your posts!
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Post by Rhondito on Sept 27, 2018 19:08:47 GMT
Here we go...
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 27, 2018 19:09:37 GMT
Damn woman, you are so articulate and explain things so well. I do enjoy your posts! why do you think I said I'd let someone else summarize? <sigh> here goes Grassley again...
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 27, 2018 19:11:28 GMT
KamalaHarris:
You have passed a polygraph test. Judge Kavanaugh has not.
You have called for outside witnesses to testify. Judge Kavanaugh has not.
You have called for an independent investigation into the facts. Judge Kavanaugh has not.
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Post by busy on Sept 27, 2018 19:12:08 GMT
Ugh, listening to Kavanaugh for one minute and I want to punch him.
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Post by flute4peace on Sept 27, 2018 19:12:09 GMT
So apparently he walked in with security. I wasn't watching when she entered this morning. Was she with a security detail, as well?
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