Joe Biden, years ago, approved of how the Garland situation was handled.
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Joe Biden, years ago, approved of how the Garland situation was handled.
No. I thought it would have been a waste of time and money to hold hearings on Garland since they were not going to confirm him; especially given the circus the hearings have become.
But it is good fodder for Democrats to use against Kavanaugh--"but they stole Garland's seat"
He didn't approve how the Garland situation was handled, he approved using any tactics available for his side to win. Both sides use the same tactics and then become morally outraged when the other side uses those same tactics and yell "false equivalency," "but that was different," "but our side is the good guys so it is ok when we do it"...........
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fully immersed in faith..
and Boeing builds airplanes......
On June 25, 1992, an election year, Biden indicated the GHW Bush should not nominate a successor should a Justice resign tomorrow. When Obama nominated one during an election year, Biden didn't approve of something being handled in the same manner that he said a majority of President's had handled it in the past.
It's not "the other guy did it" mindset, it's the follow the same damn standard you set.
Standard (noun) - an idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations; something established as a model or example.
Maybe you missed the part where Biden referenced a "majority of his [GHW Bush] predecessors". That means he was referencing a standard.
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But what accusations have the Republicans ever made against a SC nominee from the left, at the "11th hour"??
Who cares about what Biden said? We care about what happens. What happened was Obama's choice was scuttled because Repukes wouldn't allow it to go forward.
It is patently clear the Republican "standard" is "whatever the fuck we can possibly do because we are losing power and so we need to get what we can now."
It's gpoing to be delicious when democrats follow the standard, fuck you you assholes eat shit you will not get anything ever and like it because we have all the power and forever will
until you either embrace pluralism or white people decide to fuck more"
So eat shit.
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When was Obama's pick accused of an attempted rape; but thanks for finally admitting that this is just a DNC plot, with no evidence.
A standard that Biden admitted should be used in a particular situation, a standard that Biden admitted had been used by a majority of the previous Presidents, but one which the Democrats totally ignored when it was their guy having to go by it.
I can't remember one. I do remember Republicans using the filibuster to block many of Obama's judicial nominations. That is what led to the "nuclear option" that simply required a majority vote that Republicans later extended to the Supreme Court. I also remember Republicans refusing to hold hearings or a vote on Garland. Both sides use whatever methods are available to block appointments they oppose.
I am not objecting to the use of these methods, only saying both sides use them. Republicans should have gone ahead with the vote on 9/20. Democrats are just seeking to delay the vote because it will not change any votes.
I agree. "Who cares what Biden says?" Party members like Biden make arguments based on what they desire politically (good or bad) and not some standard or principle they are not willing to change when the situation is reversed.
You need to see somebody about that anger problem. When the other party has a near record number of elected partisan offices it is a little premature to say they are "losing power." Democrats lost, let the Republicans enjoy their victory. Continual blabbing about "just wait" and "in the future" is just a substitute for current dissatisfaction. It is like a sports event when the loser says "wait til next year"---a juvenile response from a poor loser.
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When was Obama's pick accused of an attempted rape; but thanks for finally admitting that this is just a DNC plot, with no evidence.
Obamas pick once attacked me in a hotel bathroom, back in 1988. Want a letter?
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"many"??
I only remember one situation that occurred towards the end of Obama's Presidency.
Can you tell me what other ones occurred??
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Even the local PD won't investigate.....................
County Police Won’t Investigate Allegations Against Kavanaugh Unless Complaint Is Filed
Whether statute of limitations would apply would depend upon the type of complaint
Montgomery County police say that unless a complaint is filed, they will not pursue an investigation into Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations that U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh physically and sexually assaulted her at a party in Montgomery County in the early 1980s when both were high school students.
“We would only investigate if something has been reported to us,” Officer Rick Goodale, a police spokesman, said Monday. “As of now no one has come forward. We are not going to initiate an investigation.”
Goodale said whether the statute of limitations would apply if a complaint was filed would depend upon the type of crime reported.
According to Maryland state law, there is no statute of limitations for felonies in Maryland. Some assault and sex offenses are considered felonies and there is no limitations on when charges could be filed if those offenses are alleged to have occurred.
continues at https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethes...-against-kavanaugh-unless-complaint-is-filed/
County Police Won’t Investigate Allegations Against Kavanaugh Unless Complaint Is Filed
Whether statute of limitations would apply would depend upon the type of complaint
Montgomery County police say that unless a complaint is filed, they will not pursue an investigation into Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations that U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh physically and sexually assaulted her at a party in Montgomery County in the early 1980s when both were high school students.
“We would only investigate if something has been reported to us,” Officer Rick Goodale, a police spokesman, said Monday. “As of now no one has come forward. We are not going to initiate an investigation.”
Goodale said whether the statute of limitations would apply if a complaint was filed would depend upon the type of crime reported.
According to Maryland state law, there is no statute of limitations for felonies in Maryland. Some assault and sex offenses are considered felonies and there is no limitations on when charges could be filed if those offenses are alleged to have occurred.
continues at https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethes...-against-kavanaugh-unless-complaint-is-filed/
There were about 36 judicial nominees blocked. Before Obama Democrats set a new record blocking Bush's appointments and Republicans surpassed that record under Obama.
"By our count, cloture was filed on 36 judicial nominations during the first five years of Obama's presidency, the same total as the previous 40 years combined."
https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-...nate-republicans-filibuster-obama-court-nomi/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama_judicial_appointment_controversies