'Do You Stand By Your Comments?' Hawley Press Nominee On Previous Briefs She Filed As A Lawyer

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questioned a judicial nominee at a Senate Judiciary hearing on Wednesday.
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[@133dave133]

She was a crazy lunatic extremists activists yesterday, but today she's a Constitutional scholar? Sounds legit.

[@frqbkpsa4594]

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[@pjfan173]

Remember the Kenyan was a “Constitutional Law Professor” for a couple of minutes and look how that worked out for America and the world

[@dr.edwardrsmith5855]

@@pjfan173 Mu god, you guys are so full it. You simply repeat Faux Views talking points. Snowflakes all.

[@pjfan173]

@@dr.edwardrsmith5855 haven’t watched Fox News in a few years. What turned you into a Marxist?

[@timothymccarthy8090]

She is refusing to answer the question she is dancing around the answer. She's talking about what she would do a long time ago she's not talking about what happened today

[@samuelfink4799]

She’s says a lot but yet says very little, spoken like a true liberal.

[@pattysmith7854]

Amen to that

[@frqbkpsa4594]

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[@kirara159]

It's a non-answer, this is way too common in these hearings.

[@roninkraut6873]

Progressive, not liberal.

[@samuelfink4799]

@@kirara159 Her non-answer spoke volumes to anyone with a functional brain.

[@maulporphy4399]

In other words, her trans agenda is more important than children getting hurt.

[@martiedoherty5765]

Oh yes, transgender rights are being pushed NOT by the TG population which is way under 1%,but creatures like her that see political gain by "championing" these "rights".

[@maulporphy4399]

@@martiedoherty5765 Interesting. Thanks

[@zazzyz4558]

Tragic.

[@Getyourbootsready]

She is completely in capable of answering a single question because she’s too much of a coward to stand behind her own words

[@sondrasmith5052]

She used the same non-answers for every GOP question, she is a major NO.

[@frqbkpsa4594]

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[@picking4acause492]

Shhhhh! They'll call you a racist and they'll call me a White Supremacist with Black face. Race Baiters never quit.

[@andrewpaulson2877]

No way

[@andrewpaulson2877]

Yikes!!!!!!!!!

[@Christopher_Bachm]

She answered clearly and correctly.

[@triplebbb1484]

She took an oath not to answer any questions asked by Republican senators.

[@unwoke2010]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maureenoconnor5683]

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[@onazram1]

And a white one to boot...!

[@digitalsoldier-1742]

Didn't they all...

[@petergunn153]

EXACTLY! By going down that road she has dug her own grave and lost her ability to be confirmed!

[@nikkihoffman2891]

All she can say is, “Thank you, Senator Hawley.” She’s pathetic.

[@taratara3986]

And when asked to answer a simple question, she continues by saying "again, as I said before, ....." Lots of blahblahblahblah

[@DatHombre]

Seriously this is the 3rd video Ive watched of her and I'm fully convinced that she will consistently say this in order to eat up time so she has more time think of a non-answer. The fact that she believes she isn't being extremely transparent about this is mindblowing. Edit: or maybe she knows this and yet she has no other option. Pathetic.

[@Smratboy]

All she did was admit she'd say anything for the right price.

[@Top-Line77]

Shut her down. She is not fit to serve!

[@asongucollins5917]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Weddingo

[@veryblam7397]

Dude - she's not fit to serve at Burger King. She could be one of those "special scheme" ones they keep outside in a raincoat, plodding around grabbing stray packaging & lettuce leaves with a trash claw.

[@ttpsamari5479]

At this point, that's all Obiden can offer.

[@lisalacombe8839]

The thumbs-up is for the Republicans grilling this activist and calling her out on her crap.

[@brokerhenry]

Like Amy Barrett crap?

[@johnabbott257]

@@brokerhenry What is she an activist for?

[@haventesla8648]

@@johnabbott257 Her religious beliefs

[@derekcooley5832]

@Talcum Does acting as an advocate mean that it's ok to put others in danger as long as you are protecting the interests of those you are advocating for? Her morality can be bought is what she's saying.

[@crzysingledadintx]

It's just not Republicans that are giving this the thumbs up. :) Plenty of us Independents and Libertarians are giving thumbs up for this as well.

[@yogoombah2356]

She keeps saying she's a judge... she's more of a JOKE!

[@Chavee496tee]

The phrase: "Thank you for that question..." should be banned at all hearings. It's a bloody waste of time stalling!

[@lauriefrohlich9901]

Thank you!!! I'm so sick of all of them using the phrase.we all know it's a time waisted tactic.👍👍👍

[@dorothybowman2764]

WASTING TIME RUNNING CLOCK OUT SHE KNOWS THEY DONT HAVE MUCH TIME TO ASK QUESTION,

[@lauriefrohlich9901]

@@dorothybowman2764 your absolutely right.

[@kristimack8732]

Exactly 💯%. Has absolutely nothing to do with being polite. It's Just a tactic to run the ⏰ out.

[@tonyfox4339]

She absolutely Refused to answer a simple question! That's very troubling!

[@stephaniesmith6643]

@Tony Fox: That’s the approach that ALL these nominees take. That’s how they deny deny deny until the bell rings.

[@tonyfox4339]

@@stephaniesmith6643 Exactly what is it? 5 minutes and they talk about the GOP using the Filibuster!

[@frqbkpsa4594]

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[@frqbkpsa4594]

Okzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Wedding

[@kimkulesa3041]

@Tony Fox - All the nominees are absolutely horrible and shouldn't have been nominated in the first place. They all skirt around the questions, most of them simple ones that the Senators ask them specifically for a yes nor no answer but instead get a b.s. song and dance. This one, whatever she's asked she basically answers every question the same way. They lie until once confirmed. I don't knw why they even bother with these hearings because some of these nominees are far left leaning and and lie at these hearings. Once they are confirmed, their lying and ineptness are exposed. I've not seen one nominee that should ever have been nominated in the first place. You have Republican Senators who rightly opposed nominations but it makes no difference, they get the nomination. Why bother wasting time, the Republicans are in the minority and so it makes no difference how many oppose these nominees (and for very legitimate reasons). These hearings are totally pointless.

[@ma32851]

So basically, she's arguing that she can't answer any meaningful questions.

[@trumanhw]

worse: HAWLEY SCREWS UP as (R) ALWAYS SCREW UP (fails to box LIARS in first)! FIRST!! Questions -- nothing else -- but this FIRST: As a judge, do you have a sense / intuition of crime rates..? Are FEMALES ...MORE, LESS or EQUAL in likelihood to rape..? ARE THERE MORE MALES CONVICTED of RAPE than FEMALES..? Is it a product of INEQUITY to convict males more often..? So it's fair for the male-female conviction rates of rape to differ..?? Is hair color an affirmative defense against RAPE charges..? Political ideology? What about contact lenses..? Chapstick..? Assailants who wear shorts vs jeans..? (then say without asking): So chapstick and shorts..? risks are what we've always known then to be; Lipstick & a dress..? = "a male who poses 'NO threat to females" ..? even after RAPING ANOTHER F in a LOUDON county SCHOOLS BATHROOM) YOU ARGUED HOWEVER THAT ... THERE IS NO DATA or EVIDENCE males who assert "GENDER FLUID" pose any risk in sharing bathrooms... Despite sharing even my REASONING -- you argued there's no data: Do you still stand by that..? IF 'NO' --, point out that she's an ideologue IF 'YES' ASK: Why someone with POOR judgement is appointed to judge? Remind the committee, she also said: _I NOW KNOW JUDGES CANNOT BEHAVE LIKE ADVOCATES_ Again! She couldn't intuit that ..? Despite it being obvious, an emphatic principle, an explicitly stated (not to mention, part of the etymological premise of the job TITLE) ... she's needs ASSISTANCE to recognize alt perspectives & reasons if they differ from her own..? How _judicious_ is someone who requires explanations of those viewpoints not her own? Isn't that precisely what a JUDICIOUS and UNBIASED person is not only supposed to INNATELY do ... but, deliberately cultivate, exude and strive to further..? What they must be perceived as ... and critically, in which you cannot tell from their adjudications what political motivations they may have. Their race or ethnicity. Yet, SHE "NOW KNOWS" (ONLY bc (R) REMINDED her) ... ?

[@Veevslav1]

@@trumanhw It was not a screw up, it was deliberate. Ever wonder why more liberal policies are enacted under the Republican Administrations than Democrat? Do a history check on policies you take a stance on. I bet they made more progress under the radar during Republican admin than openly when Democrats were in power. Dog and Pony Show. They distract you on the front end and create the guise of working for the people all while making critical stupid strategic mistakes.

[@brokerhenry]

You mean she answered the same way Amy Barrett did?

[@MercNov2011]

She must have got her degree off a weeties packet!

[@Veevslav1]

@@MercNov2011 You are giving her undue credit. She fished it out of the toilet after somone had gotten done wiping and forgot to flush.

[@josefinahowe4792]

She keeps saying she was advocating for her client as an attorney. She CHOSE to take the case that she believed in

[@johnmoore4822]

She knows nothing she’s a perfect Democrat. She doesn’t even know how to smile because she’s so angry. She can’t answer any questions that he asked her.

[@knowspin]

If she is not aware of the Loudoun County Virginia incident, what the hell does she do all day?

[@asongucollins5917]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Wedding

[@SaltyVixen06]

Exactly what I said!

[@wwc51450]

She doesn't care about that incident. She has no sympathy for the rape victim, but actually views her as a hindrance who must be ignored and discarded for the sake of the lgbt cause. Only that goal matters to her.

[@knowspin]

I believe the truth is, she is lying through her teeth, she knows everything about that incident in Virginia, but she can play dumb card and just move on to the next question…

[@SaltyVixen06]

@@wwc51450 Absolutely. She'll continue to be an advocate for those immoral people and will continue to protect them as a "special (entitled) class" of untouchables who can do no wrong in her eyes. I'm almost 💯% convinced that once and advocate for such immorality or other horrendous groups or causes they will always be an advocate for those groups and causes and will see nothing wrong with what they are doing. The law will never be applied equally in those cases. I thought women were always supposed to be believed? No, I guess not. Like you said, too inconvenient. And those "specially (entitled) protected groups" never wanted equality or even equity. They want that special protected status and to be elevated and Superior to everyone else who doesn't agree with their delusions.

[@kimberlysmith4997]

This not answering is unacceptable, I pray she's never a judge

[@neilweigand7258]

@Lh W 0750 She is a judge already! Now biden wants her to be a federal judge! Scary! this is why people need to vote the shit out!

[@zhippidydoodah]

@@neilweigand7258 As if voting makes a difference.

[@angelvalle9963]

@@zhippidydoodah it will if you to vote in person with Id and get rid of dominion.

[@paulahosford4885]

I join in the same PRAYERS! Makes me shudder just thinking about it!

[@tlaf-yh2px]

Maybe you should watch the video all the way through before commenting, that is unacceptable.

[@horsehide3039]

Mr. Hawley is a bright and articulate man. We need more like him.

[@WeKnowYoureThere]

Whenever a politician isn’t going to answer a question, they say, “Uh thank you for the question Senator.”

[@josephstone3769]

I think it’s what they were taught to do or something when they get asked questions by this board for nomination

[@mimipastnfuture5732]

Get her Senators!! She has no business being a part of this government. She is an activist.

[@lawrencethompson127]

Thats right, and she is hiding and lying with a non answer word salad. It is in her face. She smiles with her mouth but not the rest of her face. She is fake. If she gets appointed she will be punishing all white defendants severely for being white supremesists and turning black thugs loose to terrorize whites and asians. She is woke. No constitution will stop her activist judicial decisions

[@kennyhiggins7806]

When ANY nominee answers, or Refuses to answer Clearly, they should just be told an EMPHATIC NO!!! Quit the questions, say a big ol’ NO WAY JOSE!!

[@tallymay7407]

She is so scary! I do not, will not ever understand women in power who want to erase women who don't have power! I will never understand the obsession with putting men in women's bathrooms! What is wrong with people!

[@robif3631]

Nope...She's giving Lip-Service. I hate liars.

[@frqbkpsa4594]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Weddingo

[@brianhoar1085]

It's a wonder this woman even managed to become an Advocate, let alone a Judge.

[@BluBrEyesKat]

We want Trump back. Get rid of all F- Democrats and FJB

[@jazminjohnson627]

Agree get rid all of them bring back president Trump..MAGA

[@lnsightsonlife]

Economic glibalization advocates terrorism ; " Color revolution ( violent Communisme ) BLM Power . Antifa " / KURIER LeITARTIKET : Mit dem Drachen tanzen ? China feiert sich und dreht der Welt post Corona die lange Nase , Dabei hâtten wir noch eine Rechnung offen ...14.08.2021

[@ThePoehladian]

LETS GO BRANDON !!

[@shelleyrenee4889]

Democrats, nominees and the Biden administration do nothing but avoid answering questions. LIES AND CORRUPTION ! She's not a very good judge if she hasn't paid attention to a supposed "transgender" person raping more than 1 person. Especially when she finds it OK for these people to share facilities for true females.

[@peterplunkett5621]

Let's go brendan 🤣✌️

[@ArturoTierra]

This woman takes no responsibility for what she's said in the past.

[@jeanfarrell3273]

If it was her 9 year old

[@LIQUIDSNAKEz28]

@Jorge Briln "Credibly" accused??? What evidence was there that he actually assaulted Blasey Ford? And how is she "credible" when she changed her story *MULTIPLE* times, before finally admitting that she wasn't even sure that it was Kavanough who supposedly assaulted her??? Please explain this to me, I'll wait.....

[@nicklespale22]

@@jeanfarrell3273 9th GRADE, try again. you're looking at around 14-15 year old

[@Gatewayvick]

Horrible nominee, she can't answer any questions at all, don't trust her ! !

[@fonztorres]

Well that was certainly something to behold. Reminds me of an old saying; "Empty vessels make the most noise."

[@RobertCuillo]

Josh Hawley is a true patriot. He does not mince words.

[@leonardtaylor6526]

He pinned her to the mat . She needed to stop spitting and sputtering B.S. and have the courage to answer the question .

[@christopheraaron8299]

So, trans women being banned from women's bathrooms is....ahem... patriotism? 😂

[@RobertCuillo]

@@christopheraaron8299 No but protection of our vulnerable American girls from predators is, fool

[@melodym9119]

@@christopheraaron8299 Let's gooooo Brandon

[@trentjacobs3957]

@@christopheraaron8299 Never said that, u said it. But people who actually want to protect children and others, and prefer that people overcome their psychological dysphoria, will push for the recognition of reality instead of virtue signalling and pandering. I'd rather people b offended than to have have males legally parade their genitals n front of girls.

[@shauncasey8295]

I'm truly dumfounded that there are people like her in the position she is in.

[@lynnm.2019]

Speechless.

[@brendab7373]

You shouldn't be dumbfounded as these individuals are communists and their goal is to destroy this country from within.

[@lynnm.2019]

@@brendab7373 Oh we realize that Brenda, just forgive us if we’re still in a little shock.✝️🛐

[@kenrehill8775]

That’s the country you created by doing nothing about it.

[@davidruzzo5806]

Well informed Demon-crats put these people in power. If we the people see that someone is a backstabbing, lying, imbecile, we have the right and opportunity to give them the boot. But...most people are uninformed on politician's agenda, that's how they get into office. So...we have to be more informed and knowledgeable about these people and their agendas that we elect to certain offices.

[@williamkinney427]

This makes me SO angry....THREE TIMES she was asked a direct question, and would not give an answer. What the hell is wrong with these people?

[@jeremyc4893]

The ability to answer with a yes or no should be a requirement for holding any public office.

[@justmepraying]

In other words YES I STAND BY WHAT I SAID. VOTE NO NO NO ‼️

[@frqbkpsa4594]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Weddingo

[@maggiereeves2534]

Never will you ever get a yes or no answer out of these hearings on these people. It's a waste of time to even bother with it just use your own good judgment and go with it and say NO

[@frqbkpsa4594]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Weddingo

[@trumanhw]

worse: HAWLEY SCREWS UP as (R) ALWAYS SCREW UP (fails to box LIARS in first)! FIRST!! Questions -- nothing else -- but this FIRST: As a judge, do you have a sense / intuition of crime rates..? Are FEMALES ...MORE, LESS or EQUAL in likelihood to rape..? ARE THERE MORE MALES CONVICTED of RAPE than FEMALES..? Is it a product of INEQUITY to convict males more often..? So it's fair for the male-female conviction rates of rape to differ..?? Is hair color an affirmative defense against RAPE charges..? Political ideology? What about contact lenses..? Chapstick..? Assailants who wear shorts vs jeans..? (then say without asking): So chapstick and shorts..? risks are what we've always known then to be; Lipstick & a dress..? = "a male who poses 'NO threat to females" ..? even after RAPING ANOTHER F in a LOUDON county SCHOOLS BATHROOM) YOU ARGUED HOWEVER THAT ... THERE IS NO DATA or EVIDENCE males who assert "GENDER FLUID" pose any risk in sharing bathrooms... Despite sharing even my REASONING -- you argued there's no data: Do you still stand by that..? IF 'NO' --, point out that she's an ideologue IF 'YES' ASK: Why someone with POOR judgement is appointed to judge? Remind the committee, she also said: _I NOW KNOW JUDGES CANNOT BEHAVE LIKE ADVOCATES_ Again! She couldn't intuit that ..? Despite it being obvious, an emphatic principle, an explicitly stated (not to mention, part of the etymological premise of the job TITLE) ... she's needs ASSISTANCE to recognize alt perspectives & reasons if they differ from her own..? How _judicious_ is someone who requires explanations of those viewpoints not her own? Isn't that precisely what a JUDICIOUS and UNBIASED person is not only supposed to INNATELY do ... but, deliberately cultivate, exude and strive to further..? What they must be perceived as ... and critically, in which you cannot tell from their adjudications what political motivations they may have. Their race or ethnicity. Yet, SHE "NOW KNOWS" (ONLY bc (R) REMINDED her) ... ?

[@ryanphillips4218]

You don't ask questions to get answers. You ask questions so their answers reveal the slippery lies of omission and weasel words.

[@jayleon147]

I understand what you mean 100% don't get me wrong but thats still a dangerous way of dealing with situations. Regardless of what how bad you want to say no. Just deal with it and hear them out

[@81chimi]

Again... again... if your answer was clear, he wouldn’t keep pressing you for an actual answer.

[@bigdefense777]

“Thank you [insert senator] for the question….” Is just a way to waste time

[@scorpio6179]

They NEVER can answer a direct question! NEVER! VOTE NO!

[@lawrencethompson127]

If you asked her if the sky is blue she would dance a word salad and never answer the question.

[@seanwalker2070]

Try as she might, she will never rid herself of the stench of an extremist

[@kennethaman5233]

That's exactly what she is. They can't hide it. It's too obvious!

[@clintchapman4333]

I don't agree with my statements made previously, but I must stay complicit to my handlers because I too, am a coward.

[@yesnickcarter]

i’m 2 minutes in. i look forward to hearing how she doesn’t answer the question with as many words as possible.

[@sharonstone7715]

Policy: never answer a question if you can avoid it. She knows any answer is trouble for her.

[@louisestaats234]

Plan B : if you have to answer a question, don't answer. Repeat and say, "again,"

[@cactusbaboon321]

Complete waste of time asking her anything. Just vote NO.

[@smokingun397]

I never trust people that constantly smile for no reason. Her duty is to represent the views of her client? Really??

[@BlackBinderGames]

That is exactly what a lawyer is supposed to do. She could have summed it up easier saying "I have to pretend to believe what my clients believe to mount a reasonable defence". Lawyers are legally required to do this by the way, otherwise face jail or not working as a lawyer ever again.

[@smokingun397]

@@BlackBinderGames Which is exactly why polliticians are such great liars. Most of them come from a lawyer background and as you rightly stated, lawyers number one job is to be a professional liar

[@honey2354]

What is the point of these hearings? Nobody ever answers the questions they're asked! Its an absolute joke! Pointless!

[@barrybarry4863]

She won't answer because she hasn't changed her view. She shouldn't be allowed to be a judge. She is refusing to answer for fear of not getting the position. Why don't the Senators push harder for her to answer the questions?

[@db337]

Thank you Senator Hawley for exposing this non-Judicial nominee - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK - Missouri is proud of you and support you 100%.

[@jeanetterichardson7450]

He would make a great House Speaker!

[@ryanfitzgerald2816]

@@jeanetterichardson7450 He's a Senator, he'd be good to replace B!tch McConnell there, that's for sure.

[@pamvancleave1349]

Texans are too and Ted Cruz and senator Kennedy and senator grassley and chip Roy and MTG.

[@danilodelrosario6448]

I hope she will not be confirned. She has not answered any question.

[@goldenrick9704]

At this point this hearings and questions are useless .. cause no one answers questions anymore.

[@eshelly4577]

Everytime she says “Thank you for that question” I just wanna throw my phone against the wall

[@asongucollins5917]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Weddingo

[@nanad61]

God, me too

[@lawrencethompson127]

She is just trying to waste Hawling's time.

[@BasketballAve]

She’s an activist lying her way into a judge position so obvious she pauses when she talks and looks away she’s a LIAR.

[@evilke-kneebone8025]

whats !@#$ up is she is already a judge.

[@paulahosford4885]

I hope none of my family has to ever come before this woman for a judgement!!!

[@victordavies8285]

Straying from question.

[@geoffm9944]

She doesn’t apologise but deflects answering the question. “So you stand by your previous remarks as an advocate?” She fails to answer the question! She’s dithering because she does stand by her previous claims but doesn’t want to admit it. Why? She wants to be nominated! Hence she puts up a wall of silence and wants to buy time! She’s clearly not up to the task of being a judge.

[@newguy2794]

Absolutely They do the same thing They always say" thank you senator xxxxx" they do it to waste time because they know that there is only 5 minutes per senator. A big no vote!

[@billquillin1952]

There have been numerous incidents, mostly covered up by the school administration.

[@faith3383]

Thank you for calling her OUT!

[@oldsalty2583]

Where are the women's right advocates?? Silent!!!!! They should be protesting against this nominee with their pink hats!!!

[@searchingsalvation4014]

Has she answered a simple yes or no question once during this whole thing?

[@frqbkpsa4594]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Weddingo

[@kimnberry8504]

No

[@kimnberry8504]

As a Judge, she wouldn’t allow such responses in her courthouse. She’s just wasting time!

[@brandonlerman1540]

Shes very thankful for the questions though.

[@searchingsalvation4014]

🤣

[@guitbrad2419]

How, as a judge, will she handle a witness that prevaricates as much as she is in these hearings?

[@robertameuchel4786]

Probably, contempt of court-jail time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dianneholland9969]

She avoiding the question 🙋🏼‍♀️ why is she doing that all the time just tell the truth and tell your opinion now do you think it’s right or not stop coming out with legal jargon. 🤷‍♀️🇺🇸🙏🏼🇬🇧

[@moohoward]

I will submit this. I don't think this "judge" would have any problem using the restroom in front of anyone.

[@freedomdeadincanada5216]

If anyone answered a question in a court of Law the same way as this person is testified do you think we would get away with the non answering of these questions?

[@asongucollins5917]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Weddingo

[@jamesbong9663]

Let’s go Brandon! What hell is that blm “lawyer “?

[@asongucollins5917]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Weddingo

[@ianbanner9292]

A witness in her Court being so evasive , would have her throwing Contempt of Court at them !

[@paulroggenbeck3129]

I can't watch these any more. I have never seen ONCE...these lefty poor excuse for any office creeps ever answer a question directly without deflecting. 🤮

[@skyewulver7294]

Why aren't they legally bound to answer a yes or no question?

[@angelvalle9963]

Lol it would be nice.

[@Ryan-nq3qp]

It's called the first and fifth amendment. I might find her to be a typical leftist myself, but she should never be forced to say anything. Furthermore, I have to be honest and say that, the way these GOP senators are asking this judge questions is along the same line as the Dem. Senators were asking Amy Coney Barrett questions about her religious beliefs and abortion etc. It doesn't apply. I personally think that if a judge has a demonstrated record of impartial ruling, that is paramount. If a judge has presided over cases and only ruled in a way that you'd expect a typical leftist to rule, then it's a big red flag, same goes for a conservative judge who only rules in the way you'd expect a typical right winger to rule. So the golden rule should be, if you have an impeccable record of impartial ruling, you'll make a good federal judge.

[@lt3746]

These people who are nominated constantly engage in what is called “character lies”. They point to their work and their reputation, and say that “Oh I am under oath so I’m going to do my job.” Bullshit. People don’t change that easily, *especially* if there is little to no evidence to prove that. There’s no substance to any of these answers, and anyone with half a brain can recognize that they all say the same shit. Ask yourself why. Because they have all been coached to do so.

[@modus_operandi2508]

Just like that 🤚5

[@Shersarg]

There's no righteousness in these people. Their main goal is having a title, money, and corruption. I truly despise them.

[@simonpike779]

“Not familiar with the Louden county incident” what rock does this woman live under? Hell i live in the UK and even I know about it ffs

[@Lonely_Goat]

I have watched 25 minutes on her over 4 videos. Didn't answer one question but smiled a lot

[@seanmcdoog]

"can't comment on a case that MAY come to my court room"???? What a way to deflect every question that comes to you

[@frqbkpsa4594]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnXi2qXaKZ_pMU 😅😅😅 jeo hit the media again ..during Nephews Weddingo

[@newguy2794]

Simple solution: Answer the question and recuse yourself if that type of case comes before you. Done! Answer the question

[@georgepotter353]

her testimony was consistent - "For a dollar, I'll say anything".

[@TealJadeTurquoise1]

You are probably right. Ambition at any cost implicates many. It cannot be made right unless they experience the pain and angst that they cause to the victims. That understanding alone would cause me to tread wisely, mightly, and with compassion.

[@trumanhw]

worse: HAWLEY SCREWS UP as (R) ALWAYS SCREW UP (fails to box LIARS in first)! FIRST!! Questions -- nothing else -- but this FIRST: As a judge, do you have a sense / intuition of crime rates..? Are FEMALES ...MORE, LESS or EQUAL in likelihood to rape..? ARE THERE MORE MALES CONVICTED of RAPE than FEMALES..? Is it a product of INEQUITY to convict males more often..? So it's fair for the male-female conviction rates of rape to differ..?? Is hair color an affirmative defense against RAPE charges..? Political ideology? What about contact lenses..? Chapstick..? Assailants who wear shorts vs jeans..? (then say without asking): So chapstick and shorts..? risks are what we've always known then to be; Lipstick & a dress..? = "a male who poses 'NO threat to females" ..? even after RAPING ANOTHER F in a LOUDON county SCHOOLS BATHROOM) YOU ARGUED HOWEVER THAT ... THERE IS NO DATA or EVIDENCE males who assert "GENDER FLUID" pose any risk in sharing bathrooms... Despite sharing even my REASONING -- you argued there's no data: Do you still stand by that..? IF 'NO' --, point out that she's an ideologue IF 'YES' ASK: Why someone with POOR judgement is appointed to judge? Remind the committee, she also said: _I NOW KNOW JUDGES CANNOT BEHAVE LIKE ADVOCATES_ Again! She couldn't intuit that ..? Despite it being obvious, an emphatic principle, an explicitly stated (not to mention, part of the etymological premise of the job TITLE) ... she's needs ASSISTANCE to recognize alt perspectives & reasons if they differ from her own..? How _judicious_ is someone who requires explanations of those viewpoints not her own? Isn't that precisely what a JUDICIOUS and UNBIASED person is not only supposed to INNATELY do ... but, deliberately cultivate, exude and strive to further..? What they must be perceived as ... and critically, in which you cannot tell from their adjudications what political motivations they may have. Their race or ethnicity. Yet, SHE "NOW KNOWS" (ONLY bc (R) REMINDED her) ... ?

[@Reboot12345678910]

She's more concerned and committed to "Thanking" everyone for their questions that she NEVER ANSWERS.

[@kristinmudra8553]

I'm so tired of " Thank you for that question"... can we just be done with that protocol? It's ridiculously disingenuous.

[@patricialewis2151]

JUST ANSWER THE DAMN QUESTIONS……..WHY MUST THESE PEOPLE DANCE AROUND ANSWERING HONESTLY 😡😡😡😡😡

[@markanderson6639]

She is hiding behind this "I was an advocate for my client" excuse to avoid very legitimate questions. She should definitely not be confirmed.

[@timhawthorne62]

"Thank you for the question". Answer the damn question!!

[@goaheadmakemyday9859]

The only time they know how something should be handled is when it happens to someone they know.

[@nicklespale22]

And even then people are purely driven by irrational emotion. How do you suppose she became liberal? What ever happened to balance

[@ChuckRosseel]

It's frightening that this judge is so dishonest. She hasn't answered a single question from Hawley or other concerned senators except to offer complete gibberish.

[@haventesla8648]

Seems identical to Amy Coney Barrett

[@ChuckRosseel]

@@haventesla8648 What an ignorant thing to say.

[@haventesla8648]

@@ChuckRosseel Watch Coney's hearing and you'll see her refuse to offer a clear answer to the questions posed by Democratic Senators. And we saw how that turned out in Texas. Not only that, she is also on record claiming presidents shouldn't be allowed to appoint Supreme Court justices in an election year - yet when Trump nominated her, she gleefully accepted without even a shred of introspection, knowing this was her chance to impose her religious beliefs on the whole country.

[@ChuckRosseel]

@@haventesla8648 Repeating Leftist talking points about Amy Coney Barrett doesn't make them true. Barrett was grilled for several full days. Rarely have I seen a judicial nominee answer questions from both sides as completely and honestly as Amy Coney Barrett did during her confirmation hearings. Did you watch the entire proceeding? It was something to behold. She not only answered questions honestly but in doing so educated many Senators about the role of a Supreme Court Justice. Comparing her honest, full responses to Holly A. Thomas' refusals to answer basic questions above is outrageous.

[@haventesla8648]

@@ChuckRosseel Coney was a master of obfuscation and misdirection, but her true colors are seen in the judgments of the Supreme Court since she became part of it, wrongfully according to her own stance. Honest is the last word I would use to describe her after that stunt! She doesn't have an honest bone in her body. To claim that is what's truly outrageous. Her appointment to the Supreme Court by a president who lost the popular vote, twice, is a miscarriage of justice for which the American people will pay dearly in the years to come.

[@wink196]

Why aren't these people legally bound to answer questions? I watch these hearings and none of these people answer a straight question, what's the point?

[@JamesBond-yn8kd]

THEY ARE ALL JUST WOKE

[@cactusflower7820]

Omg. I'm so sick of these nominees thanking the senators for their question then refusing to answer the question.

[@saether75]

Answered like a true politician. Unbelievable.

[@AuditRecon]

There isn't one biden nominee that deserves to work for Our govt.

[@gdubsterz1238]

They aren't his. They are his "handlers" nominees and that should scare EVERYONE.

[@fatpandaoutdoors]

She’s smiling about everything, reminds me of cackling Heels up Harris

[@kenneth7768]

Thank you for the question.

[@my2cents320]

“Thank you, Senator, for that question I have no intention of answering.”

[@MNDrummer]

She isn't answer any questions and it has nothing to do with "her role". She simply doesn't want to answer. If she doesn't want to answer then there is no way to properly vet her and therefore she should not be confirmed.

[@ravenswolf57]

TALK about side stepping an issue! OMG SHE IS A POLITICIAN!

[@petermartinaitis8166]

Don't you just tire of hearing "I take it very seriously ".

[@jayr7471]

If they can’t answer a direct question they should be removed.

[@annjones8397]

She is unfit to be a judge in any state. She needs to go to a certified law school.

[@rm8281]

I imagine the 9th grade girl could give a straightforward answer to this question.

[@nathaniellathy6559]

3 non answers.Automatic disqualification from bench

[@fredwilliams6047]

As a parent HELL NO to this judge

[@MesaGuitarGuy]

anyone who can't answer a simple yes or no answer doesn't belong in any court, especially as a judge

[@tannerstrelecky8446]

These clowns couldn’t give a straight answer is they were threatened with death.

[@scottycas]

“Thank you for the question, Senator”

[@gdubsterz1238]

I was not familiar with the Louden county incident before this morning. REALLY? You expect everyone to BELIEVE THAT? This liar does NOT deserve to be appointed.

[@ChronicGamer-rl2bo]

Clearly since she did not answer the question she still believes what she said, despite the evidence to the contrary. Her lack of conviction either way is troubling to say the least.

[@bgbgbg123]

This is one individual. This person absolutely should be punished if they assaulted people. But transgender people aren't going around assualting people in bathrooms every day. I feel very confident saying more women are assaulted by men who just walk in the bathroom and assault them. Those men don't pretend to be transgender; they just walk in because public bathrooms aren't locked and there's no bathroom police checking your ID. Transgender people are also at risk of being assaulted. If a transgender woman was forced to use the mens room because she was born a man now you have a woman is using the mens room.

[@birdieskills]

So impressed by all these candidates being able to answer simple YES/NO questions with so many words and none of them are YES or NO.

[@zazzyz4558]

Yes, you were too aware of the Loudin county attacks. So convenient that you wouldntve heard of it. And quit thanking for questions you don’t want.

[@tooterooterville]

"Thank you for the question!" means I don't intend to answer the question but I will deflect and obfuscate as much as possible.

[@zacharygraham5266]

“Thank you very much for the question Senator X.” Every single one of these judicial nominees first responds with this and then starts their answer. Nothing but a delay tactic.