I don't understand why Kavanaugh would even want the job now.

[Frustratedlady]

Whenever he is mentioned, people will not remember anything he did as a SC justice (unless it's bad), but will always remember Dr. Ford's disclosure about attempted rape and the spectacle of his confirmation hearing.

I don't think of Justice Thomas without picturing a pubic hair on a pop can.

If he doesn't win confirmation, is he free to return to his former position? If so, I would hope he would have to recuse himself on certain cases like the upcoming trial of the Democrats vs. Trump on immoluments or any case involving rape.

[underpants]

1. He's a lifetime operative who's getting a lifetime appointment

He and they have wanted this for a looooong time

[Power 2 the People]

2. +1

He feels he's entitled to it after a lifetime of Republican fuckery.

[JHB]

3. Exactly. This is what he's been groomed for.

[Frustratedlady]

5. His position on the Court of Appeals is lifetime, as well?

el Crappo! I wonder what the pay is.

[underpants]

11. Yes but I was talking about the SC

I worked with someone retired from DoJ. I think Federal Judges make various amounts per year and it continues in retirement.

Here you go

Associate Supreme Court justices now have a $244,400 salary, up from $213,900. U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges are getting $211,200 a year, up from $184,500. The annual salary of a U.S. District Court judge increased to $199,100 from $174,000.Jan 13, 2014

http://www.uscourts.gov/judges-judgeships/judicial-compensation

[FSogol]

13. Well, after he pays for his baseball tickets, he'll have $44,400 left for beer and gambling.

[Frustratedlady]

16. And he maxes out his credit cards?

I can't remember if they questioned him about how his cards suddenly had a zero balance.

Thanks for the info. With two kids, he should be able to get by on that. I'm sure there are many benefits, as well.

[MineralMan]

15. Appeals judges have a heavier workload.

They do.

[Johonny]

21. pretty much

He's done all the dirty work for them and now here is his reward. If you think he's a * now, just wait until he gets to dictate from the bench.

[True Dough]

4. I don't think Clarence Thomas gave a #%&$ about what the public thought of him

There was a lengthy period where he contributed very little on the record at the Supreme Court. So he didn't care what people thought of his performance either, apparently...

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/01/us/politics/supreme-court-clarence-thomas.html

[Frustratedlady]

10. I forgot the NYT doesn't allow you to read their articles. Grrrrrr!

I can't recall ever hearing Thomas say anything. His wife talks so much, he probably doesn't get a word in edgewise at home, either.

[underpants]

12. Also remember that Clarence was only a judge for 18 months before being nominated

They got him on a court awaiting Marshall's exit

[True Dough]

18. You were just an "awaiting" away from court Mashall

or court martial. Would have been preferred instead of an appointment!

[pretzel4gore]

20. And he hated the US A!

In the Mayer/Abramson book. 'Strange just'ice' there's a place where Thomson tells his aides he will spend his life reeking hell on US. ..yet the media never even made a note!
The USA became the nazi type state it is because the people too busy to stop them (nazipoohs)!
going back to the rescue of war criminal s reinhard ghelin (cia) von brown (nasa] and admiral donitz (kakaka) etc. ...the media have been nazipooh activists for a long time hiding truth. Colin powel threw his name/career away for 30 silver dollars!

[Va Lefty]

6. He's going to go on the bench screw us every chance he gets

If you thought Thomas had a chip on his shoulder when he went in, this guy wants payback big-time!

[Grasswire2]

7. because he's BLACKMAILABLE

He has no choice, and he acts like a trapped man.

There are forces holding him.

[bitterross]

8. He doesn't have the same capacity for shame/empathy/remorse as you do.

Clearly, Kavanaugh is cut from the same sociopath cloth as Trump. He does not have the capacity to feel the shame, the embarrassment, the regret or remorse that most normal people have.

He doesn't care because he doesn't feel and isn't affected.

[MineralMan]

9. Oh, I do. It's the ultimate sinecure.

Once you're in, you're free from worrying about what you're going to do for the rest of your life. You can do as little as you wish, or as much. You get invited to the very nicest dinner parties by the very best people. You sit in a fancy chair once in a while and listen to erudite people speak of things. Then you rule as you wish and go on with your day.

It's a great job. It's the job of a lifetime. You have power without responsibility. Who could ask for more than that?

[Frustratedlady]

14. Yeah, I suppose that's why my stomach clutches up at the sight of him.

Some people luck out for doing nothing more than breathing. I wasn't in the right line when they handed out that perk.

[ProudLib72]

17. Revenge

Revenge for the swipe at his entitlement.

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

19. It is a sweet job for life and most people will forget in a bit, kind of like Dory the fish n/t

[Mad-in-Mo]

22. He lusts for this job.

He will never back down.

[spanone]

23. POWER.