Yesterday we had several Democrat spend much of their limited time wailing on the idea that the country should put everything on hold while the FBI investigates any and all rumors and wild allegations surrounding Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Now, anyone with the slightest bit of intelligence and honestly already realizes that this is little more than a stalling tactic. However there are plenty of those people out there who are neither smart or honest enough to know the difference.
Yesterday we also heard elected Senators bring up the name of a private citizen and suggested that this woman was sexually passed around by Kavanaugh and friends, and demanded that Kavanaugh "fess up" to these indiscretions. Were these Senators acting in good faith, based on sworn testimony of actual witnesses? Not a chance. They were reacting to anonymous analysis being pushed into the public eye on the Twitter account of Michael Avenatti.
While this is "obviously" about bringing down Brett Kavanaugh by making him look bad, does anyone stop to consider what the consequences are for the woman in question? Everyone seems so concerned with Professor Ford (who offered to be there), but these same champion of women's rights seem to have zero concern for the innocent bystander who was repeatedly suggested by United State Senators on national television to be a high school slut.
According to all "sworn testimony" the women was a high school friend of Kavanaugh and his friends, the women and Kavanaugh are still occasionally in touch, and that they never engaged in any sexual activities at all. But even after providing this sworn testimony, other Senators were still harping on the idea that this woman was much like a piece of meat, who was simply used for sex, and that such an idea should disqualify Kavanaugh from consideration.
But let's get back to the FBI for a second. The fact that Kavanaugh has been nominated for the Supreme Court does not involve the FBI for any other reason that a normal background check (which they have done six times). The idea that the FBI can do a background check on Kavanaugh is because Kavanaugh agrees that the FBI can do a background check on him.
What Kavanaugh does not have the rights under our constitution to do is tell the FBI that they have authority to do background checks on other people. He cannot waive the rights of Mark Judge or anyone else, simply because certain politicians and news organizations believe it would be a good idea.
As obvious as this SHOULD appear to people, the simple concept seems to be missing.
Moreover, even if the FBI had some sort of jurisdiction over this sort of situation, they would still likely require warrants to interview anyone associated with this situation. But there is literally no justifiable legal or constitutional means to provide to a Judge to ask for the warrant. A Judge does not have any ability to take the political wishes of politicians or news media sources into consideration when he grants a warrant to engage someone in a criminal investigation (which is what the FBI does).
"Yes, your honor, we have literally no proof that any of these witnesses were part of any criminal activities under our jurisdiction, and the government already has sworn statements on record from each of these people. But this is really important to the NY Times, Washington Post, and several Politicians that we be given the chance to harass them about 36 year old allegations in order to delay a confirmation hearing and possibly derail the nominee."
Um yeah... no!
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What Kavanaugh does not have the rights under our constitution to do is tell the FBI that they have authority to do background checks on other people. He cannot waive the rights of Mark Judge or anyone else, simply because certain politicians and news organizations believe it would be a good idea.
that was the most annoying part of kavanaugh's hearing yesterday and i was wishing he would address it differently.
i would have said -
"look senator, i'm just the nominee here. i'm powerless to request let alone demand anything, particularly yet another FBI background check. if they've found nothing to this effect in six tries, logic would dictate that the seventh would be futile.YOUR job is to advise and consent. if you think the FBI needs to inform you to do your job, YOU engage them. oh and by the way, i admire your insistence to use this as another stall tactic."
but while annoying it was also enlightening. it's when i knew that the democrats had shot their wad and had nothing left in the tank to prevent kavanaugh from joining the USSC.
The elements of a Ritual Defamation are these:
In a ritual defamation the victim must have violated a particular taboo in some way, usually by expressing or identifying with a forbidden attitude, opinion or belief. It is not necessary that he "do" anything about it or undertake any particular course of action, only that he engage in some form of communication or expression.
The method of attack in a ritual defamation is to assail the character of the victim, and never to offer more than a perfunctory challenge to the particular attitudes, opinions or beliefs expressed or implied. Character assassination is its primary tool.
An important rule in ritual defamation is to avoid engaging in any kind of debate over the truthfulness or reasonableness of what has been expressed, only condemn it. To debate opens the issue up for examination and discussion of its merits, and to consider the evidence that may support it, which is just what the ritual defamer is trying to avoid. The primary goal of a ritual defamation is censorship and repression.
The victim is often somebody in the public eye - someone who is vulnerable to public opinion - although perhaps in a very modest way. It could be a schoolteacher, writer, businessman, minor official, or merely an outspoken citizen. Visibility enhances vulnerability to ritual defamation.
An attempt, often successful, is made to involve others in the defamation. In the case of a public official, other public officials will be urged to denounce the offender. In the case of a student, other students will be called upon, and so on.
In order for a ritual defamation to be effective, the victim must be dehumanized to the extent that he becomes identical with the offending attitude, opinion or belief, and in a manner which distorts it to the point where it appears at its most extreme. For example, a victim who is defamed as a "subversive" will be identified with the worst images of subversion, such as espionage, terrorism or treason. A victim defamed as a "pervert" will be identified with the worst images of perversion, including child molestation and rape. A victim defamed as a "racist" or "anti-Semitic" will be identified with the worst images of racism or anti-Semitism, such as lynchings or gas chambers.
Also to be successful, a ritual defamation must bring pressure and humiliation on the victim from every quarter, including family and friends. If the victim has school children, they may be taunted and ridiculed as a consequence of adverse publicity. If they are employed, they may be fired from their job. If the victim belongs to clubs or associations, other members may be urged to expel them.
Any explanation the victim may offer, including the claim of being misunderstood, is considered irrelevant. To claim truth as a defense for a politically incorrect value, opinion or belief is interpreted as defiance and only compounds the problem. Ritual defamation is often not necessarily an issue of being wrong or incorrect but rather of "insensitivity" and failing to observe social taboos.
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What a bunch of grand standing old white men!! A joke on all of us as they love to hear themselves talk and prove nothing other than their minds were made up well before yesterday...The disingenuous BS on both sides reminds why I hate R's and all POL'S!!! We need to start over.....have no idea how....!!! He's gonna be passed.....and you will pay the price....GOOD!
Grand Standing Sen Diane Feinstein.
Grand Standing Sen Diane Feinstein.
YOU AGAIN PROVE YOU CAN'T READ.....ASSHOLE!!!
READ?? Fatty she was on CSPAN
retarded troll
The way Democrats whine about Kavanaugh today he must of drew blood yesterday with his remarks.
Yep, the Olinsky tactics did not work. They are at the "cut doctor" today.
"caliphate4vrSeptember 28, 2018 at 11:46 AM
READ?? Fatty she was on CSPAN
retarded troll"
Yep.
Have the pussy party stopped today's committee vote?
Shortest term as house speaker is attempting to fool some people.
"Pelosi said, “We have an agenda for the people: Lower tax — lower healthcare costs.
Really. You passed Obama care, where is the yet realized $2,500 per year savings.
Tax cuts, omg silly.
CHT props to Viking Nation for turning the LA Ram Stadium into a Vikings Home game.
There's going to be further FBI investigation as requested by Sen. Flake.
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