Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings

[Kutnupe14]

Are you not reading the multiple posts above yours?

I see what people are saying, but must have missed the link where she states she CAN'T fly.

 

[printcraft]

Except, she didn't drive. She flew in for the hearing. It was asked on direct examination.

Right... exactly.

 

[printcraft]

I see what people are saying, but must have missed the link where she states she CAN'T fly.

Dude , I refuse to believe you didn’t see this. It was national news and the SOLE reason given why she couldn’t make the first hearing and the initial “delay” of proceedings. It was what Grassley agreed on.

 

[indiucky]

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Did she actually say she "CAN'T" fly? And the other stuff hasn't been proven to be a lie. Anyone who studied people who have traumatic experiences understands that their mind doesn't recall everything in detail. Some things may be very vivid, in their minds, and others not so much. That honestly applies to memories in general.

So her "faulty" memories are just "Eh, that's just how memory is.", but Kavanaugh's memories (and those of all the other people that have come forward to support his recollections and character) are lies? Seriously? Is that what you're saying Kut, because it sounds like that's what you're saying. Give her the benefit of the doubt, but if Kavanaugh can't remember a detail then he must be lying, right?

Oh, and yes she said she couldn't fly because as a victim of sexual assault an airplane is too confining. Her travel records indicate it's only confining if the plane is going to Washington. Every other location to which she has flown on vacations were apparently just fine.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Didnt somebody upthread point out he was primaried and didnt have a choice?

This asshat didnt quit willingly. He is being forced out.

If memory serves, he didn't actually lose a primary election but was going to be primaried and he announced his retirement.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Well if they limit it to current "credible" allegations then the investigation should be over before it begins, since there are NONE.

We may not like it, but I'd say the majority of right-leaning pundits and media do acknowledge that Ford's story is credible, at least. Among the accusations, though, it is the only one that's credible

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Whether Ford actually said it, I don't know but it was widely reported last week she was afraid of flying.

https://pjmedia.com/trending/poking-a-hole-in-professor-fords-fear-of-flying-excuse/

 

[d.kaufman]

Dude , I refuse to believe you didn’t see this. It was national news and the SOLE reason given why she couldn’t make the first hearing and the initial “delay” of proceedings. It was what Grassley agreed on.

Oh you can guarantee he's seen it and if he truly hasn't then he probably shouldn't be chiming in on this thread anyway, since he hasn't been paying attention to this whole farce!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

We may not like it, but I'd say the majority of right-leaning pundits and media do acknowledge that Ford's story is credible, at least. Among the accusations, though, it is the only one that's credible

Credible to the point that "something" probably happened to her. It's just those pesky details about when, where, and with whom she was with that are a little fuzzy.

 

[2A_Tom]

If it makes you feel better, Democrats say just the opposite.

You must not have watched the hearings.

You must not pay attention to these hearings at all.

Kagen was given a vote.

Sotomoyer was given a vote.

You gotta be kidding if you believe they are the same.

 

[Kutnupe14]

So her "faulty" memories are just "Eh, that's just how memory is.", but Kavanaugh's memories (and those of all the other people that have come forward to support his recollections and character) are lies? Seriously? Is that what you're saying Kut, because it sounds like that's what you're saying. Give her the benefit of the doubt, but if Kavanaugh can't remember a detail then he must be lying, right?

Oh, and yes she said she couldn't fly because as a victim of sexual assault an airplane is too confining. Her travel records indicate it's only confining if the plane is going to Washington. Every other location to which she has flown on vacations were apparently just fine.

Kavanaugh is in the unenviable position of proving a negative; which can't be done. His memory doesn't come into play, because he has nothing to add. All he can say is if it "did" or "didn't" happen. He can't provide specifics other than an alibi from when the alleged assault too place.
And as far as Ford flying, I'm still waiting on the claim that Ford says she "CAN'T" fly due to her history.

 

[Kutnupe14]

You must not have watched the hearings.

You must not pay attention to these hearings at all.

Kagen was given a vote.

Sotomoyer was given a vote.

You gotta be kidding if you believe they are the same.

"What Have You Done for Me Lately?"
-Merrick Garland

 

[Kutnupe14]

Oh you can guarantee he's seen it and if he truly hasn't then he probably shouldn't be chiming in on this thread anyway, since he hasn't been paying attention to this whole farce!

Still waiting. Do you guys have a link or what? At this point, it appears you do not. I've asked several times, some either it exists and no one wants it answer out of spite, OR her words have been misrepresented.

 

[Route 45]

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Kavanaugh is in the unenviable position of proving a negative; which can't be done. His memory doesn't come into play, because he has nothing to add. All he can say is if it "did" or "didn't" happen. He can't provide specifics other than an alibi from when the alleged assault too place.
And as far as Ford flying, I'm still waiting on the claim that Ford says she "CAN'T" fly due to her history.

She had to "muster up the courage" to fly to Washington.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/27/poli...ford-flying-fear-kavanaugh-hearing/index.html


"The psychology professor told Mitchell she was finally able to muster the courage to fly to Washington, D.C. from her home in California.


Can you have a fear of flying and still fly?


"That was certainly what I was hoping was to avoid, having to get on an airplane, but I eventually was able to get up the gumption with the help of some friends and get on the plane," Ford said Thursday.

Mitchell later asked, "In fact, you fly fairly frequently for hobbies and you had to fly for your work, is that true?"
"Correct, unfortunately," Ford.

Ford said that she comes to Delaware once a year to visit family. She also confirmed that she has traveled by airplane to Hawaii, Costa Rica, South Pacific Islands and French Polynesia.
"It's easier for me to travel going that direction when it's a vacation," Ford said.

 

[EMDX6043]

Technically, not "can't" fly. But there's a strong opposition to it.

Ford: "I was hoping that they would come to me (in California) but I realized that was an unrealistic request."
Mitchell: "it would have been a quicker trip for me."
Ford: "That was certainly what I was hoping to avoid getting on an airplane. But I eventually was able to get up the gumption with the help of some friends and get on the plane."
Mitchell: "You fly fairly frequently for your hobbies and you've had to fly for your work. Is that true?"
Ford: "Correct. Unfortunately."
Mitchell read from Ford's curriculum vitae, pointing to hobbies she pursues including "surf travel." Ford then confirmed she has flown to Hawaii, Coast Rica, South Pacific Islands and French Polynesia to surf.
"It's easier for me to travel going that direction when it's a vacation," Ford said.



https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...istine-ford-testimony-fear-flying/1443978002/

 

[DoggyDaddy]

"But Ford has been pushing to delay the hearing until Thursday because she does not like to fly, according to CNN. Ford does not enjoy being in enclosed spaces, her friends told the network. They intimated to the news network that her dislike of small spaces and planes is due to trauma she has experienced."

https://thefederalist.com/2018/09/21/kavanaugh-accuser-delay-hearing-dont-like-flying/

 

[indiucky]

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Does anyone have a link? Golly... 'n stuff. Just a link. Any link...