Jason P said:

Thank goodness this came to light in such a prompt manner and that politicians would not decide to delay such serious allegations for their own party's benefit.  Overall, I'm not sure this helps abused women out when the #MeToo is put in an "In Case of Political Emergency" glass case.

Jason P said:

oftenreading said:

Jason P said:

Thank goodness this came to light in such a prompt manner and that politicians would not decide to delay such serious allegations for their own party's benefit.  Overall, I'm not sure this helps abused women out when the #MeToo is put in an "In Case of Political Emergency" glass case.

The accuser came forward in July but refused to allow her name to be used until last week. Possibly the Dems should have come forward with it as an anonymous allegation, but would that have had any weight? 

She came forward to Senator Feinstien in July.  Technically she didn't allow her name to be known until yesterday after Feinstein honored her wishes to be anonymous by letting the entire world and federal investigators have knowledge of the letter last Thursday.  

From a tactical standpoint, it is politically sound strategy with a good chance of delaying confirmation until after the November elections.  Feinstein is wagering that the MeToo environment will make a few Republicans on the edge wafer.  No one wants to risk their political career or the women's vote if the accusations do end up true, but there is no way to have 100% certainty in only a few days.  It would not have done any good from a political standpoint to release this information earlier because there would have been time to vet the accusation.

My guess is that confirmation will be delayed or their will be a tie.  

My thought is that allegations of sexual assault and (in her words) attempted murder should have come forward much sooner, ideally when the nomination was first made.  Instead they have come at the tail end of a political circus for reasons not clear (kinda clear).

josevolution said:

So she’s willing to put her whole life under a microscope on a lie ? 

I am not saying at all she is lying.  If someone came to you though and said we need you to ruin your life so that abortion is not made illegal, would you do it?  Would you put your comfort ahead of millions of women if you were pro-choice?   I'm sure there are lots of people out there that would do anything to prevent abortion rights being overturned.  They'd view it as a civic duty or for the common good just like someone volunteering in the military knowing they could die.

Again, not saying that is what she is doing here. 

bootlegger10 said:

josevolution said:

So she’s willing to put her whole life under a microscope on a lie ? 

I am not saying at all she is lying.  If someone came to you though and said we need you to ruin your life so that abortion is not made illegal, would you do it?  Would you put your comfort ahead of millions of women if you were pro-choice?   I'm sure there are lots of people out there that would do anything to prevent abortion rights being overturned.  They'd view it as a civic duty or for the common good just like someone volunteering in the military knowing they could die.

Again, not saying that is what she is doing here. 

pjhawks said:

bootlegger10 said:

josevolution said:

So she’s willing to put her whole life under a microscope on a lie ? 

I am not saying at all she is lying.  If someone came to you though and said we need you to ruin your life so that abortion is not made illegal, would you do it?  Would you put your comfort ahead of millions of women if you were pro-choice?   I'm sure there are lots of people out there that would do anything to prevent abortion rights being overturned.  They'd view it as a civic duty or for the common good just like someone volunteering in the military knowing they could die.

Again, not saying that is what she is doing here. 

Maybe but there are therapists notes from years ago saying she brought it up in sessions.  Also hard to think someone would put themselves at risk of perjury for the cause.  Kavanaugh looks like the type of douche that would act like that as a stuffed shirt high brow teenager though.   I do think the Dems look bad bringing it out this late in the game.  Politics at it's worst.  It will be very interesting to see their testimonies to see if they sound believable.

Halifax2TheMax said:

pjhawks said:

bootlegger10 said:

josevolution said:

So she’s willing to put her whole life under a microscope on a lie ? 

I am not saying at all she is lying.  If someone came to you though and said we need you to ruin your life so that abortion is not made illegal, would you do it?  Would you put your comfort ahead of millions of women if you were pro-choice?   I'm sure there are lots of people out there that would do anything to prevent abortion rights being overturned.  They'd view it as a civic duty or for the common good just like someone volunteering in the military knowing they could die.

Again, not saying that is what she is doing here. 

Maybe but there are therapists notes from years ago saying she brought it up in sessions.  Also hard to think someone would put themselves at risk of perjury for the cause.  Kavanaugh looks like the type of douche that would act like that as a stuffed shirt high brow teenager though.   I do think the Dems look bad bringing it out this late in the game.  Politics at it's worst.  It will be very interesting to see their testimonies to see if they sound believable.

Politics at its worst? Obama’s nominee couldn’t even get a hearing. Team Trump Treason releasing millions of documents two days before a vote? Yup, politics at its worst. Fuck the republicans and their attempt to stack a court to protect Team Trump Treason. Dems take the house and you might just see the impeachment of a Supreme Court justice for perjury before the senate Judiciary Committee.

pjhawks said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

pjhawks said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

pjhawks said:

bootlegger10 said:

josevolution said:

So she’s willing to put her whole life under a microscope on a lie ? 

I am not saying at all she is lying.  If someone came to you though and said we need you to ruin your life so that abortion is not made illegal, would you do it?  Would you put your comfort ahead of millions of women if you were pro-choice?   I'm sure there are lots of people out there that would do anything to prevent abortion rights being overturned.  They'd view it as a civic duty or for the common good just like someone volunteering in the military knowing they could die.

Again, not saying that is what she is doing here. 

Maybe but there are therapists notes from years ago saying she brought it up in sessions.  Also hard to think someone would put themselves at risk of perjury for the cause.  Kavanaugh looks like the type of douche that would act like that as a stuffed shirt high brow teenager though.   I do think the Dems look bad bringing it out this late in the game.  Politics at it's worst.  It will be very interesting to see their testimonies to see if they sound believable.

Politics at its worst? Obama’s nominee couldn’t even get a hearing. Team Trump Treason releasing millions of documents two days before a vote? Yup, politics at its worst. Fuck the republicans and their attempt to stack a court to protect Team Trump Treason. Dems take the house and you might just see the impeachment of a Supreme Court justice for perjury before the senate Judiciary Committee.

two wrongs don't make a right. of course the republicans were assholes with Obama's nominee but that doesn't make what is going on here right either.  Look I'm a Dem and I don't want this guy in the Court either but I don't like how this came about.  The their side is worse or their side did it first is why we are in the mess politically today we are.  

You want to know why Dems keep losing? Because they don’t wrestle in the mud with repubs. I’m tired of losing and this candidate and administration is the swamp. Until the repubs take the high road and play “nice?,” fuck them.

Disagree.  Going dirty will turn the Independents and Undecided's off.  Today independents and undecideds are leaning your way. The key is getting them out to vote in November. Going dirty at this moment may make them stay home which is bad for the Dems.  Remember evil wins battles but rarely the war.  Eventually good overtakes evil.