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Retrograde

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13. I give Blasey-Ford's testimony the most credibility
Thu Apr 30, 2020, 06:15 PM
Apr 2020

in part because of Kavanaugh's demeanor, both as a young man and now. There were additional mentions of similar behavior from women who attended college parties with him, although they did not testify. And some of his actions and statements both as a justice and during the hearings led me to believe he was a bullying misogynist at heart. Those supported my belief that as a teenager he tried to take sexual advantage of an impaired (in his perception) young woman.

Broaddrick seemed to pop up when the rabid anti-Clinton pack was trying to find anyone, anything that would discredit Bill. His behavior with Lewinsky seems to have been consensual; IMHO they were looking for something more damning. The fact that Broaddrick would not testify under oath makes me question her story.

Reade's claim doesn't fit with the rest of Biden's public behavior. I've encountered men back in the 90s (and continue to even recently) who habitually put a hand on the shoulder or arm of someone they're talking to, male or female. They seem to mostly be sales types or glad-handing politicians. I don't care for it, but I don't think it falls under sexual harassment. I don't know much about Reade; Biden strikes me as the sort that would grab everyone's hand or pat them on the back. My current feeling is that it's a way to both cast a pall on his more-or-less clean image - and to get something out in front of the public in an attempt to downplay the inevitable Trump sexual allegation charges.

Kick. nt Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2020 #1
If I were to be completely honest, I just don't know Marrah_Goodman Apr 2020 #2
It's far more common for people to lie under oath for defensive purposes, not offensive purposes. Tommy_Carcetti May 2020 #17
I appreciate the careful consideration of the allegation and issues involved. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #3
Don't get me wrong. People do lie under oath all the time. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2020 #4
That's the premise I reject. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #5
But should a person who willingly refuses to go under oath be viewed more skeptically? Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2020 #6
As I noted - I "willingly refuse to go under oath," Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #7
But you have a religious belief system that factors into your decision. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2020 #8
I don't hold others to a different standard than I hold myself. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #9
Again, I'm not casting any aspersions on your own personal standards. But... Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2020 #10
I didn't assert that people dont' lie. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #11
But how then do you explain someone like Juanita Broaddrick? Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2020 #12
I don't distinguish between sworn statements or unsworn statements. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #14
Again, you're not understanding what I'm saying. Tommy_Carcetti May 2020 #15
I'm a Quaker, as well, but ... moriah May 2020 #20
I give Blasey-Ford's testimony the most credibility Retrograde Apr 2020 #13
Agreed. nt Tommy_Carcetti May 2020 #16
Reade does claim to have reported it at the time... JHB May 2020 #18
We can only see how that will pan out. nt Tommy_Carcetti May 2020 #19
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