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Why It Would Be Better For Christine Blasey Ford If She Skips Thursday’s Hearing
The Federalist ^ | September 26, 2018 | Margot Cleveland

Posted on 09/26/2018 6:43:02 AM PDT by Texas Fossil

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To: allendale

“.... she would be huddled and surrounded by coaches, lawyers and advisors in a location close to D.C. which would not be hard to find.”...………

I’d bet heavily that this has already happened. Her story is so phony even “Ripley’s Believe it or not” would question it.
Afraid to fly, want’s small rooms but doesn’t like confined spaces, etc., etc. Yup, a genuine PHONY!


41 posted on 09/26/2018 7:10:18 AM PDT by DaveA37
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To: Buckeye McFrog

IF....she does appear it won’t be to testify. It will be to dramatize. She’ll tear up on queue and her attorney will ask for recesses to allow her ‘frightened’ client to compose her self. And of course the protesters will out in full force in the halls of congress.

I still don’t think she’s going to show up but if she does it will be a circus. I mean...another circus. There’s no end to them in Washington.


42 posted on 09/26/2018 7:10:50 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: marktwain

The speaking gigs, fame, and victim status on the left are already in the bag, no matter if she appears at the hearing or not. It is another variation of the “big lie” technique.
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Kavanaugh will clear his name with whatever it takes. He said so. If this slut goes on a money making tour like that he will sue her into the dirt.


43 posted on 09/26/2018 7:11:15 AM PDT by shelterguy
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To: bert

Better for Christine Blasey Ford, maybe.

She would not have a shred of credibility left, not that she has just an awful lot right now. The nonappearance will always bear on the minds of those who “believe” her, as they shall have heard nothing to betray that trust. By NOT appearing, absolutely nobody’s mind will be changed, while by appearing and falling flat on her face, at least a seed of doubt to her veracity shall have been planted.

Is that better for America, or worse? Hard to say, at this juncture, as it may take years for the seeds of doubt to germinate.

But for many, there shall be a “come to Jesus moment”.


44 posted on 09/26/2018 7:14:29 AM PDT by alloysteel (In my defense, I was left unsupervised.)
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To: Texas Fossil
That was a wonderful lesson in grammar. I had been taught all that when in school, especially by my favorite 10th grade English (should that be capitalized?) teacher. My Mother and Mother in law were both English majors in college, I received grammar corrections all my life.

To think the left actually fabricated this charge to utterly destroy a honorable man and his family is frightening. The left can NEVER be in charge again, can we make that happen?

45 posted on 09/26/2018 7:15:23 AM PDT by thirst4truth (America, What difference does it make?)
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To: Starboard

“IF....she does appear it won’t be to testify. It will be to dramatize. She’ll tear up on queue and her attorney will ask for recesses to allow her ‘frightened’ client to compose her self. And of course the protesters will out in full force in the halls of congress. I still don’t think she’s going to show up but if she does it will be a circus. I mean...another circus. There’s no end to them in Washington.”

I think you’ve nailed it. The purpose of Ford’s “testimony” will be to inflict as much damage on the Republicans as possible in order to make them look like misogynists. It won’t matter a whit that the questions posed to Ford will be from a female prosecutor.

In some respects, this whole thing is not so much about Kavanaugh’s nomination. It is mostly about that. But it is a hidden attempt to win over female voters to the Democrats this fall.


46 posted on 09/26/2018 7:18:11 AM PDT by MplsSteve
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To: Texas Fossil

I’m betting she’ll be a no show. The Democrats were playing by the old rules whereby they act slimy and disgusting by manufacturing some complete BS claim that allows them to scream either “racism!” or “sexism!” or some variation of one of those two and the RINOs immediately fold.

Their problem is that President Trump is not a spineless RINO. He actually fights back and won’t roll over for them. Their bluff has been called.


47 posted on 09/26/2018 7:18:53 AM PDT by FLT-bird
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To: Texas Fossil
Agree with the analysis. The downside is too great for Ford and the Dems for her to testify. There will be a huge audience for this reality TV show. Probably close to 100 million watching from around the globe.

Ford has a very weak case with no substantiating evidence or witnesses. In fact, the people she named in her allegation have refuted what she said. The pressure is clearly on her to make her case, not just to her supporters but everyone else. And for the most part, the media filter will not be able to save her.

And then there is the risk for the Dem senators who will be questioning Ford and Kavanaugh. It will be a sorry, sordid scene if they go on the all out attack against Kavanaugh who will be a formidable foe. They are not dealing with some unequipped novice ignorant of the law and courtroom techniques and savvy. He is his own best witness and he will be eloquent and articulate in his defense citing the facts. He will appear far more believable than Ford.

The ganging up of the Dems against Kavanaugh will hurt them in the midterms, especially if the likes of Booker, Harris, Coons, and Hirono display their histrionics and grandstanding. Add to that the dinosaurs like Feinstein and Leahy and you have the making of a toxic brew that will galvanize Reps in November. The presumption of guilt won't go over well.

The odds of Ford appearing tomorrow are less than 50/50. The Dems would prefer that Ford air her allegations on The View, 60 Minutes, CNN, and MSNBC with sympathetic interviews that will push the narrative that the Reps hate women. This is all political and the political calculations of her appearing tomorrow weigh in the favor of the GOP.

48 posted on 09/26/2018 7:20:50 AM PDT by kabar
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To: alloysteel

Is that better for America, or worse?

I’m not sure there really is an America anymore. I no longer think it’s possible for the left and right to reconcile. They certainly show no signs of giving up their childish, evil behavior and temper tantrums and I, for one, have no intention of ever forgiving them for damaging our country and institutions like this.


49 posted on 09/26/2018 7:21:36 AM PDT by Pravious
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To: JimRed

keyboard spew alert


50 posted on 09/26/2018 7:25:50 AM PDT by SteveH
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To: alloysteel

I won’t disagree with your thought.

History will sort it all out

That’s why we have history


51 posted on 09/26/2018 7:26:16 AM PDT by bert ((KE. N.P. N.C. +12) Muller..... conspiracy to over throw the government)
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To: precisionshootist

I would disagree only in that Kavanaugh should not speak but should appear, if only to provide a visual contrast in the public memory between displaying the courage to appear and the opposite.


52 posted on 09/26/2018 7:28:47 AM PDT by SteveH
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To: MplsSteve

Another objective of the Dems is to disrupt and delay. They will use every tactic in the book to stop Friday’s vote.

I really wouldn’t be surprised if she feigned a breakdown to halt the “testimony”. Terrible stress and anxiety, don’t you know.


53 posted on 09/26/2018 7:29:07 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: Texas Fossil

Read this morning,what if something happened at her house? That would explain why she can’t remember how she got there and how she got home.
Her parents were out of town,and if they found out about something like this they would not have been happy.


54 posted on 09/26/2018 7:35:02 AM PDT by ballplayer
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To: Texas Fossil

“I still doubt Ford will actually testify on Thursday. Not sure she ever intended to.”

I don’t think she ever intended to testify....just wants to let this allegation be unresolved and hang over Judge Kavanaugh’s head for the rest of his life, or use it for impeachment of Judge Kavanaugh if he is confirmed for the USSC. Just my personal opinion.


55 posted on 09/26/2018 7:36:14 AM PDT by kagnew
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To: New Jersey Realist

Off stage, sort of behind the curtains, are a lot of left wing stars who have died by the daggers of accusing women. I can safely say that the deaths are approaching epidemic proportions. Big time RAT men.

Yesterday a black man, a black icon even, was shown on TV in cuffs being led off to prison for sexual crimes. He is the very image of what black men should be.

The head of the DNC is being subjected to the accusations and is in danger since the news papers have apparently turned against him.

There are far more fish being fried than in the Kavanaugh hearings. Democrat men, advocates of free loving, are being destroyed in literal droves.


56 posted on 09/26/2018 7:37:07 AM PDT by bert ((KE. N.P. N.C. +12) Muller..... conspiracy to over throw the government)
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To: ballplayer

She can lie all she wants ...they will never prosecute her


57 posted on 09/26/2018 7:38:01 AM PDT by Hojczyk
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To: Texas Fossil

I can’t imagine Ford going under oath with this flimsy story. If she does, her lawyer should be disbarred for incompetence.


58 posted on 09/26/2018 7:39:00 AM PDT by IamConservative (I was nervous like the third chimp in line for the Ark after rain had started falling.)
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To: Texas Fossil

I think it brilliant that the GOP has selected an experienced and well respected female prosecutor to do the questioning. She will chew up Ford’s flimsy testimony and leave her in tears. Kavanugh will win by being cool and honest. Ford cannot be a no show, but will be left a wreck in the process. I am certain a bunch of Soros paid hacks are already writing “her” book for which she will be paid millions even though few copies will ever be sold. Ford is just a tool of the liberals and will be discarded.


59 posted on 09/26/2018 7:40:33 AM PDT by The Great RJ ("Socialists are happy until they run out of other people's money." Margaret That)
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To: Texas Fossil

To me this may be all pre arranged.

i.e. No show gives Dems talking points of “ too intimidated, pubs don’t care to hear womens real issue “

Also puts the full congress on record as to voting which then , if Kavanaugh, approved gives them same election talking point.

i.e. Women you need us to stand up for you..... Republicans wont. , second part. Vote us in and we impeach Brett, and then Trump....

The game plan all along.


60 posted on 09/26/2018 7:43:36 AM PDT by patriotspride
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