I wonder if those so willing to defame Kavanaugh realize he's not someone they should take lightly. While they may prevent his nomination, they can't prevent his vindictiveness, when he uses the courts to destroy their fortunes, the fortunes of their attorneys, and becomes a warrior against the Democrats. That, and easily assume a Supreme Court seat in the future.
There's absolutely no way Ford can acquire evidence against Kavanaugh. She only has "witnesses" that state she told them about the supposed incident, which is hearsay, inadmissible as evidence, and leaves her entire story as slander. Slandering a powerful federal judge only makes the repercussions worse, and regardless of who supports her now, she'll find those so willing to stand behind her will run, when she's dragged into a personal injury trial.
The Democrats need to reconsider their effort. While drawing Ford into the court of public approval, they've become accomplices in slander. They may think they can worm their way out of any financial penalties, but they need to think again. Perpetuating slanderous accusations, and using their office to remove the rights of a citizen is a crime. Conspiring to do so is a crime also. Not only are they exposed to the costs of defending themselves for a crime, they might find the more expensive cost of a personal injury suit soon to follow.
I hope, but that a "public figure" cannot be slandered seems to be a hindrance.
ReplyDeleteSince when does a nominee, not promoting himself like a politician or entertainer,be a "public figure". Where is the line?
I think a good attorney could argue members of government, while in office, are not "public figures" as entertainer are described. Entertainers, while having sway over opinion, don't have the power of government to abuse.
DeleteFeinstein, in an obvious political action, withheld evidence crucial to the confirmation hearings until it could be used for political advantage. That is at best unethical, but at worst using the power of office to circumvent Kavanaugh's right to a fair public hearing.
Personally, I think Feinstein crossed the line with her effort, and committed a criminal act. She used her power of office to deny Kavanaugh a fair hearing, which carries a substantial penalty, if convicted of the felony. The Senate needs to immediately start censuring procedures, and contemplate expulsion.
You can slander a public figure, Times v. Sullivan. The requirements are just higher than for us proles.
DeleteThe Supreme Court decision reversed the lower court verdict because there was no malice of the plaintiff. With Feinstein, the obvious effort to defame Kavanaugh, in my opinion, is malice toward Kavenaugh, and with her legislative position, is a crime to deny Kavanaugh his rights.
DeleteOMG just wait until Nov 7th after the mid terms and the cry babies lose even more seats. They won't give up that's for sure
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice if there were actual unbiased polls. I think they would reflect a growing dislike of the Socialist leanings of the Democrats. We'll see what happens, but we won't have any honest reporting by most of the media on the candidates.
DeleteI only hope that someday the republicans discard the bipartisan crap in confirmation of judges and everything else and actually join us in the war at some point.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Such pandering only leads to more problems. Tell them where to stick it, and go on with taking care of making the United States a solvent, vibrant, and secure nation.
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