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appalachiablue

(41,146 posts)
Thu Oct 4, 2018, 08:59 PM Oct 2018

Kavanaugh's Whining OP-ED, Insisting America Ignore Those Things He Said

'Kavanaugh Pens Whining Op-Ed Insisting America Ignore Those Things He Said,' By Hunter, Daily Kos. Oct. 4, 2018.

After a botched Senate performance that had Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh yelling about beer, insulting senators, and claiming that the multiple sexual assault allegations against him were part of a decades-old conspiracy seeking revenge on behalf of Bill and Hillary Clinton, the most entitled man in America gets yet another do-over in the editorial section of the Wall Street Journal.

And his buddies even removed the pay wall so that 'Merica can see how sincere he is!

*Short version: The Abuser's Remorse. I'm very sorry I hurt you but it was because you made me do it with those things you said.

At times, my testimony—both in my opening statement and in response to questions—reflected my overwhelming frustration at being wrongly accused, without corroboration, of horrible conduct completely contrary to my record and character. My statement and answers also reflected my deep distress at the unfairness of how this allegation has been handled.

I was very emotional last Thursday, more so than I have ever been. I might have been too emotional at times. I know that my tone was sharp, and I said a few things I should not have said. I hope everyone can understand that I was there as a son, husband and dad. I testified with five people foremost in my mind: my mom, my dad, my wife, and most of all my daughters.

The rest of Brett's op-ed is an insistence that he will always be an "even-keeled", impartial judge so pay no attention to that stuff he said on national television with the whole country watching. Because he says so, that's why. That's it.

Again and again, this guy goes for the do-over. Assault allegations surface against him, so he takes to the nonpartisan judgely airwaves of Fox News to explain himself...

Read More:

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/10/4/1801638/-Kavanaugh-pens-whining-op-ed-insisting-America-ignore-those-things-he-said

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Kavanaugh's Whining OP-ED, Insisting America Ignore Those Things He Said (Original Post) appalachiablue Oct 2018 OP
So all the lunatic raving about the Clinton conspiracy was performance art? guillaumeb Oct 2018 #1
He wrote the entire scripted rage speech as said: now it was off the cuff? Nope. appalachiablue Oct 2018 #3
Pfffffft. True colors showed boldly, Pal. Guilded Lilly Oct 2018 #2
Maybe we can ignore what you said. IggleDuer Oct 2018 #4
Look at that face in that picture! Remember that! BigmanPigman Oct 2018 #5
Indeed & this was done in response to ret. SC Justice Stevens' appalachiablue Oct 2018 #8
No asshole BigMin28 Oct 2018 #6
Well said; it's all about him.. appalachiablue Oct 2018 #7
Too late Brad, you let the cat out of the bag. You spilled the beans. We're all wise to you now. Nitram Oct 2018 #9

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
1. So all the lunatic raving about the Clinton conspiracy was performance art?
Thu Oct 4, 2018, 09:02 PM
Oct 2018

The man is an out of control alcoholic.

appalachiablue

(41,146 posts)
3. He wrote the entire scripted rage speech as said: now it was off the cuff? Nope.
Thu Oct 4, 2018, 09:14 PM
Oct 2018

Lame 'explanation,' not apology! The keg must look half empty lately...

BigmanPigman

(51,611 posts)
5. Look at that face in that picture! Remember that!
Thu Oct 4, 2018, 09:39 PM
Oct 2018

It is the face of someone who lied and is capable of doing what he is accused of, especially if drunk.

appalachiablue

(41,146 posts)
8. Indeed & this was done in response to ret. SC Justice Stevens'
Thu Oct 4, 2018, 10:57 PM
Oct 2018

comments today. And because there's some concern about the Vote. Otherwise, why not 2-4 days ago, or last week.

BigMin28

(1,177 posts)
6. No asshole
Thu Oct 4, 2018, 10:32 PM
Oct 2018

You weren't there as a son, husband, and father. You were there as a judge interviewing for the highest court in the land. The people you should have had in mind was not just your family, but the American people. All of us.

He still doesn't understand.

Nitram

(22,822 posts)
9. Too late Brad, you let the cat out of the bag. You spilled the beans. We're all wise to you now.
Fri Oct 5, 2018, 10:38 AM
Oct 2018

Can't put that toothpaste back into the tube no matter how you try. We saw you for who you truly are.

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