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bitterross

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18. Agreed. Historical Precedent is Meaningless

Reply to Kurt V. (Reply #14)

Sun Sep 15, 2019, 08:16 PM

Sep 2019

I hate to be so dramatic, but there really has never been a worse time in our politics. Sure, there have been partisan biases forever. Until now, I believe there have been one or two still honest, still principled people in each party that would stand up.

That is just not the case these days. There is no one to say "At long last, have you no humanity?" right now. The never-Trumpers and the people with values have been run out of the GOP. The only people left are those hell-bent on power and money.

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Is there the slightest chance Kavanaugh would resign if impeached? [View all] bitterross Sep 2019 OP

No Iliyah Sep 2019 #1

Only if he thinks he's done something wrong RainCaster Sep 2019 #2

Doubtful. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #3

can we stop using historical precedent. it doesn't apply. also i agree for different reasons Kurt V. Sep 2019 #10

Historical precedent is important. It isn't binding The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #11

no. we're in an era of hyper partisanship. Rarely approached in our history. so lets not say rare Kurt V. Sep 2019 #14

Agreed. Historical Precedent is Meaningless bitterross Sep 2019 #18

He's been outed as a sexual predator and still shows his face at nice restaurants. With no shame TeamPooka Sep 2019 #4

No. He'll probably just sit there forever and shut his mouth like Thomas. n/t targetpractice Sep 2019 #5

Nope, and he won't be impeached either still_one Sep 2019 #6

Kavanaugh isn't going anywhere Dirty Socialist Sep 2019 #7

Important to note that ppl like kav have no interest in public opinion. only their tribe. Kurt V. Sep 2019 #8

No. He acted like a fool during his hearings. If that didn't embarrass him, nothing will. Cousin Dupree Sep 2019 #9

No, he was sat to diminish the court Johnny2X2X Sep 2019 #12

The best we can hope for is that he will drink himself into an early grave. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #13

Kavanaugh could have avoided having all this shit come out The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #15

If it gets as far as discovery, I wonder what it will show. Will there be stuff that other in2herbs Sep 2019 #16

There will be no impeachment. Count on it. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #17

I think sabbat hunter Sep 2019 #19

Only by four of them..... lastlib Sep 2019 #20