If the Kavanaugh accusations are true...

It will taint the integrity of the court to have such a controversial person confirmed. Regardless of the accusation.

Chesterton said:

...and you believe he should not be confirmed because of what he did, explain why.

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If he acknowledges an event may have occurred, reconciles himself with the accuser and is forthright, I have no issue with him being confirmed.

If, like Clarence Thomas, he categorically denies anything happened, then I think he should not be confirmed. To this day, I question why Justice Thomas continues to be on the highest court of the law when he lied

Assuming that the accusations happened as they are alleged to, I don't know if they did or not, he should not be confirmed. If they are true he has either lied about remembering them meaning that he is trying to get on the supreme court via perjury or in his mind the attempted rape was so insignificant that he has truly forgotten about it in which case he is unfit to be on any court anywhere.

All that said I am not sure that much can be proved either way 40 years after the fact.

AirPo said:

It will taint the integrity of the court to have such a controversial person confirmed. Regardless of the accusation.

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If there is one thing I've learned over the years, it's that our government is always full of controversial people, who have something in their past, whether it is dug up and brought out to light is another matter altogether.

But for this particular nomination, because of the dreadful thoughts of what could possibly happen (reversal of roe v wade), I have my doubts any of the twelve Apostles could pass the rigorous double standard being brought to the Kavanaugh confirmation process. I do not think any sufficient evidence is available or will be provided. As a real comparison there is by far more evidence for my disability case which I will not win, but should. I even have a piece of paper signed by doctor which states I am significantly impaired, totally disabled, that the state recognizes this to be issued a tag to hang in our automobile to park in a handicapped space. I have further evidence from expensive MRI scans of my back showing I have degenerative spine disease and scoliosis. They also have records of my diabetes diagnosis and heart attack one year later and surgery where stints were put in my heart, along with dates and times. They also have records of all my (many) medications since then showing how my condition has progressed since then, where I once controlled diabetes with Metformin, I had to step up to insulin, and insilin was not working sufficiently for me so I had to go with another newer alternative (Trulicity). If fact they have seven years of records of surgery, cardiac rehab, doctor visits, and so on. But you know what? Because I now have insufficient work credits no lawyer will take my case because there is too little in it for them. Also having been before a judge twice on this matter, know exactly what to expect and how it will go. I know that despite all the evidence, I have no chance at winning against a disability judge. None, what they will do is base their decision on a hypothetical created by a "job expert", he will go through his notebook and find "something" I could do (say a job where you can sit down all day), and it does not matter if this hypothetical job is near where I live, it does not even matter if there are any openings wherever it is they find this particular job. They do not even consider the total condition and what side effects a person might experience from necessary medications. All that matters is the hypothetical, reality does not matter, nor does the evidence, and it is not right, it should not be, but I'm here to say injustice is prevailing more and more, and if Kavanaugh is denied a seat on the US SC in a case without hard evidence, based on testimony from something 30+ years ago, it will be another injustice, and a mockery to the 14th amendment to the US Constitution.

Apologetic_Warrior said:

If there is one thing I've learned over the years, it's that our government is always full of controversial people, who have something in their past, whether it is dug up and brought out to light is another matter altogether.

But for this particular nomination, because of the dreadful thoughts of what could possibly happen (reversal of roe v wade), I have my doubts any of the twelve Apostles could pass the rigorous double standard being brought to the Kavanaugh confirmation process.

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And there you have it. He's not being brought in to be a wise and scrupulously impartial judge, but to reverse Roe v. Wade, and presumably Obergefell v. Hodges. His views on the legal liability of a sitting President also recommend him to the Right as a Trojan Horse. If you want to nominate a blatantly partisan Justice, expect a partisan response.

Chesterton said:

...and you believe he should not be confirmed because of what he did, explain why.

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Because Maryland has no statute of limitations for sexual assault. Therefore, if the allegations are true, a warrant could be issued for Kavanaugh's arrest at any time.

That's a pretty serious conflict of interest...

Chesterton said:

I thought the OP was clear. Please read it again.

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In what way was the response not inline with the OP?

Chesterton said:

Why would he be controversial? Should we keep atheists off of the court? They're controversial.



I thought the OP was clear. Please read it again.

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Would be??? He is.

Speedwell said:

And there you have it. He's not being brought in to be a wise and scrupulously impartial judge, but to reverse Roe v. Wade, and presumably Obergefell v. Hodges. His views on the legal liability of a sitting President also recommend him to the Right as a Trojan Horse. If you want to nominate a blatantly partisan Justice, expect a partisan response.

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How would you know it is what he is being brought in for? It is not as though any Supreme Court judge can arbitrary change laws as they please. The hysteria is uncalled for, so are the theatrics. If Kavanaugh is not confirmed, then I expect real hysteria and theatrics, because the next nomination will most likely be put in for the purpose of what the false hysteria and theatrics are about currently. This is how the system works when there is a majority of one party or the other, the Democrat fears are all because of the Republican majority, and it's really becoming more and more ridiculous the fears that is, as though the apocalypse were near now that Republicans are in control, as though poor Democrats have never had any control or had their way in appointing judges or anything! Boo freaking woo! (sorry Halloween reminders everywhere at the stores)

Chesterton said:

Yes, the womanizing Trump really wants to reverse Roe v. Wade.

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He did promise that to his base on many occasions.

Nope. If he did what she says he did, the SOL would be 1, 3 or 7 years.

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Cite the statute, please?

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So he'll be the first politician ever to keep a promise?

Obviously, it's not one statute.
https://www.rainn.org/pdf-files-and...esources/2009-Statutes/09MarylandStatutes.pdf

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Wrong. Read it again. What Kavanaugh is accused of would be a FELONY, not a misdemeanour...no limitation..

Chesterton said:

You said he shouldn't be confirmed because he either lied or has a bad memory. Not what I asked.

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You asked for peoples opinions on why he should not be confirmed if the accusations against him are true. How is my reply not answer to that inquiry?

Chesterton said:

...and you believe he should not be confirmed because of what he did, explain why.

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If the accusations are true, then he is obviously lying now...given that he has already been exposed as a liar regarding the stolen opposition data, this would establish a pattern of lying which should disqualify him...

TLK Valentine said:

Because Maryland has no statute of limitations for sexual assault. Therefore, if the allegations are true, a warrant could be issued for Kavanaugh's arrest at any time.

That's a pretty serious conflict of interest...

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Interesting point, a sitting Supreme Court Justice vulnerable to criminal indictment. Of course you would have to prove attempted rape, I dont know what the burden of proof is but its more then her filing a complaint.