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Amy Barrett Confirmation Hearings Thread

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Reynolds

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I liked his comments. They were addressing the money behind the DNC.

But in regards to the confirmation hearing, he asked three questions in examination of Barrett:

1. Do you know any foreign languages.
2. Do you play a musical instrument.
3. Why did you choose to adopt.

The problem is Cruz effectively chose to deny the legitimately of the confirmation hearing.
He was making a not so subtle point. He was intentionally asking questions as absurd, yet polar opposite the questions of the Dems.
 

JonC

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Being a 'legitimate process' means nothing.

Cruz and everyone else up there know already that these hearings change no one's mind about voting yea or nay for Barret. Their minds are already made up. The stakes are too high. It is about being a liberal or conservative on the court.

The Democrats goal is to tear down, and cast doubt. The Republicans goal is to build up and support. That is what Cruz did. And he did it by tearing into the Democrats. And he did a great job of it.

Quantrill
I agree Cruz did a good job addressing the Democrat talking points.
 

JonC

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He was making a not so subtle point. He was intentionally asking questions as absurd, yet polar opposite the questions of the Dems.
I agree. The problem is by doing so he delegitimized the confirmation hearing as a real confirmation hearing. We all know the underlying politics. But by giving a political speech (I agree with the content) and refusing to publicly review the candidate he only served to reinforce the Democrats idea that the confirmation hearing itself is a sham.
 

JonC

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All of them. He was simply enraging the Dems.
I like his comments, just not the venue.The problem is he behaved exactly like the Dems.

I was looking forward to his time. I guess I was just expecting a more clever use of the format (addressing the Dems via the responses Barrett would give based on questions asked).
 

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Barrett Holds Back Tears When Asked About Being Called a ‘White Colonist’ For Adopting Haitian Children

This is why I didn’t watch! These vile democrats cannot seem to find the bottom of the depths to which they will go. The Clinton Foundation enriched themselves on monies meant for Haitians. Crickets. This family opens their hearts & their home to two children & get to watch democrats drag those children’s lives through the mud. WHO is using these kids for props again?
Meanwhile back at the BB Jon is obsessed with his perceived knowledge of the shortcomings of Cruz’ questions. Disappointing.
 

RighteousnessTemperance&

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I guess it just irks me that Kamala Harris respected the hearing (where politicians ask political questions to the candidate) more than Cruz....and that was not much.

I can't stand Harris. And I agree with what Cruz said.

But its like a preacher using the pulpit to talk about important but not Kingdom issues. There is a place for it and that ain't it.

I wish Cruz used maybe 10 minutes to address Whitehouse and the rest to ask questions of Barrett that would counter the Democrat narrative.

Instead he allowed Whitehouse to take all 30 minutes of his time. What Cruz said was on target but he was weak as he allowed Whitehouse to control his time.
There are several rounds in all of this. For example, this turn with Cruz:
I'M GOING TO SPEAK: Ted Cruz Uses Time To TAKE DOWN Democrats During Barrett Confirmation Hearing
 

Calminian

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To be fair (and honest) that's what she always asks and she was not asking inappropriately.

Most of the Republicans have played it smart. Cruz is the notable exception.

Like I said, I agree with Cruz and was looking forward to his examination. It was unfortunate he decided to play Democrat by hijacking the hearing.

Hirono was disgusting. Always is. She knew the answer already. She's a walking spectacle. Cruz is a rock star. He's giving the American people perspective. And his colleagues support him in it.
 

Calminian

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I agree. The problem is by doing so he delegitimized the confirmation hearing as a real confirmation hearing. ....

No, he exposed them for what they are. They've never been real hearings for decades. And we know who's responsible.
 

JonC

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Hirono was disgusting. Always is. She knew the answer already. She's a walking spectacle. Cruz is a rock star. He's giving the American people perspective. And his colleagues support him in it.
The problem is he hijacked the hearing. I agree with what he said.

If a preacher delivers jokes and stories without ever preaching God's words I would equally object even if I liked the jokes and stories.
 

Reynolds

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I agree. The problem is by doing so he delegitimized the confirmation hearing as a real confirmation hearing. We all know the underlying politics. But by giving a political speech (I agree with the content) and refusing to publicly review the candidate he only served to reinforce the Democrats idea that the confirmation hearing itself is a sham.
What questions should he ask her? They already know the answers. What is the point.
 

Reynolds

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I like his comments, just not the venue.The problem is he behaved exactly like the Dems.

I was looking forward to his time. I guess I was just expecting a more clever use of the format (addressing the Dems via the responses Barrett would give based on questions asked).
I am glad. I have been saying for many years we have to play just as dirty as the Dems. Taking The high road is running us off a cliff.
 

Reynolds

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The problem is he hijacked the hearing. I agree with what he said.

If a preacher delivers jokes and stories without ever preaching God's words I would equally object even if I liked the jokes and stories.
The Dems established pointless off topic rants are acceptable.
 

JonC

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I am glad. I have been saying for many years we have to play just as dirty as the Dems. Taking The high road is running us off a cliff.
I disagree. The Democrats who did that looked stupid. The format is too controlled (due to COVID).
 

Quantrill

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I disagree. The Democrats who did that looked stupid. The format is too controlled (due to COVID).

The Democrats look stupid no matter what they do. But the U.S. is full of many stupid people. Offer them that carrot, and get their vote. Forty acres and a mule.

The Democrats could win the election. Then watch what they do to the Supreme Court.

The U.S. set this crisis in motion with the reconstruction amendments. Now we get to live it out. Rule by Judiciary.

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