I remain convinced that the Dobbs leak was by a clerk of one of the conservative Justices, to prevent Roberts from persuading Kavanaugh to join him in affirming the Mississippi law at 15 weeks without overturning Roe. Kavanaugh is, as you say, the child on the court - Roberts may very well have been able to peel him off Alito's position. But once it was leaked, he couldn't change his vote without looking weak. He has even less backbone than Roberts.
Stacey, Thank you for another cogent, extremely well articulated piece detailing the disaster we have in SCOTUS and nailing the issue with Kavanaugh. I agree with every word you wrote. I’m so angry. I cannot believe that this is the country I have loved and served in uniform. I don’t recognize America. Truly America is not united nor is it recognizable as the America I have loved and served.
There have been numerous comparisons of Kave-in-now's (srsly, I can never remember how to spell his name) behavior with that of Hillary's during her multiple appearances before openly hostile Republican committees. (Remember that the Democrats were in the minority with what-his-name.) She was the epitome of cool, reasoned poise. Meanwhile, Mr I-Like-Beer sniveled like a little baby with a fresh wet load in his nappies.
Mind you, I'm not so old-school as to fault a man for an emotionally charged moment. Hell, there are movies I can't watch without losing my shit. But it is one thing to break down over a school full of little children slaughtered by some noble representative of the Well Regulated Militia, and losing bladder control because the big meanies are telling the truth about you in public.
One might also add a note about Kav...'s financials. It is far from clear how he managed to swing the payment to buy outright that swanky house in a wealthy neighborhood when the price far exceeded his income and savings combined.
BINGO. There was seriously financial skulduggery going on there. He was also in considerable debt, as I recall. Funny how you can tell so much about a man by looking at his wife's face.
I remain convinced that the Dobbs leak was by a clerk of one of the conservative Justices, to prevent Roberts from persuading Kavanaugh to join him in affirming the Mississippi law at 15 weeks without overturning Roe. Kavanaugh is, as you say, the child on the court - Roberts may very well have been able to peel him off Alito's position. But once it was leaked, he couldn't change his vote without looking weak. He has even less backbone than Roberts.
And so here we are <sigh>.
I think that is a VERY intelligent assessment. It is quite likely.
Well said. I completely agree. On all counts.
I wish we had a better country.
Stacey, Thank you for another cogent, extremely well articulated piece detailing the disaster we have in SCOTUS and nailing the issue with Kavanaugh. I agree with every word you wrote. I’m so angry. I cannot believe that this is the country I have loved and served in uniform. I don’t recognize America. Truly America is not united nor is it recognizable as the America I have loved and served.
YOU and people like you are what's best about our country. The rest, I cannot vouch for.
Another good one, Stacey!
I know you're feeling me.
I LIKE BEER!!!!
You have to admit Matt Damon (for all his tool-like NFT bullshit) was brilliant in that sketch. BRILLIANT.
There have been numerous comparisons of Kave-in-now's (srsly, I can never remember how to spell his name) behavior with that of Hillary's during her multiple appearances before openly hostile Republican committees. (Remember that the Democrats were in the minority with what-his-name.) She was the epitome of cool, reasoned poise. Meanwhile, Mr I-Like-Beer sniveled like a little baby with a fresh wet load in his nappies.
Mind you, I'm not so old-school as to fault a man for an emotionally charged moment. Hell, there are movies I can't watch without losing my shit. But it is one thing to break down over a school full of little children slaughtered by some noble representative of the Well Regulated Militia, and losing bladder control because the big meanies are telling the truth about you in public.
One might also add a note about Kav...'s financials. It is far from clear how he managed to swing the payment to buy outright that swanky house in a wealthy neighborhood when the price far exceeded his income and savings combined.
BINGO. There was seriously financial skulduggery going on there. He was also in considerable debt, as I recall. Funny how you can tell so much about a man by looking at his wife's face.
Yes. He. Was. 😝