Jason Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 minute ago, PaladinSolo said: Sounds like we're about to get a To be continued... result. What a fucking load of horseshit. Either say you won't vote him out of committee before the FBI investigates or just vote yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, PaladinSolo said: Most of the reporters i follow are just screaming into the void "WHAT IS GOING ON" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 lol, then he voted AYE, with the possibility of a floor vote being delayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsida Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Prepare for Mitch to push for a vote tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 LOL like any of these Republican boobs are going to delay the vote for an FBI investigation, of all things. The FBI is part of the liberal deep state now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Exactly HOW could the floor vote be delayed for an FBI investigation? Or even better, WHY would The Turtle allow that to happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 so basically flake flaked while trying to not make it seem like he flaked while flaking? 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Just now, Firewithin said: so basically flake flaked while trying to not make it seem like he flaked while flaking? That's about right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Flake trying to have his cake and eat it too. Pretending to operate under good faith to get the vote (he voted yes) out of committee and to the floor. He doesn’t control anything outside of committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Shame on every single reporter reporting this with a straight face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 The background mics at the hearings conclusion were fantastic. Feinstein: “So what about the Flake’s motion?” Grassley: “There is no motion. It’s a gentleman and ladies agreement!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Get that floor vote all out now, Mitch! Strike while the iron is hot! Clock's tickin' on Murkowski and Collins to change their minds 1,953 times between now and the actual vote. Get some "Parliamentary Procedure" up in this bitch, Mitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 28 minutes ago, sblfilms said: Flake is feeling the heat, especially after his cowardly performance in the elevator...but he’s gonna vote yes. He needs to look like he’s really deliberating because the GOP has looked very unserious in regards to any of the questions about Kavanaugh. It’s just a show. Quoting myself for truth. It’s all a show with this cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH! I'M FUCKING LOVING THIS! THIS IS HOW REPUBLICS DIE! VENI VIDI VICI TIME, BITCHES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, osxmatt said: The background mics at the hearings conclusion were fantastic. Feinstein: “So what about the Flake’s motion?” Grassley: “There is no motion. It’s a gentleman and ladies agreement!” I was devastated when they got cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I have no idea what's going on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I hope there is an FBI investigation so we get another round of Republicans bashing the FBI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jason said: FLAKE THINKS WE'RE AS DUMB AS HE IS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 minute ago, marioandsonic said: I have no idea what's going on... Exactly what we all knew would happen, the GOP moved the nomination forward and everybody grandstanded in their typical way, most notably Jeff Flake who pretended he was seriously deliberating with Dems only to vote to advance the nomination to the floor and a mere suggestion that a delay to reopen the FBI background investigation to handle these sexual misconduct allegations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 A wise person once said “We have the media we deserve.” So true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, sblfilms said: Exactly what we all knew would happen, the GOP moved the nomination forward and everybody grandstanded in their typical way, most notably Jeff Flake who pretended he was seriously deliberating with Dems only to vote to advance the nomination to the floor and a mere suggestion that a delay to reopen the FBI background investigation to handle these sexual misconduct allegations. An FBI background investigation...that can only be authorized by the White House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, Jason said: To be fair to Flake, even though he doesn't deserve it, if he had voted no in committee, doesn't a 10-10 vote break with the chairman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: An FBI background investigation...that can only be authorized by the White House. I'm sure with the splendid relationship Trump and Flake have, the White House will do him this favor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 minute ago, SFLUFAN said: An FBI background investigation...that can only be authorized by the White House. If Trump had a longer attention span, I could see him ordering the investigation and then bashing the FBI for doing the investigation. The media wouldn’t hold him accountable for it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Just now, osxmatt said: To be fair to Flake, even though he doesn't deserve it, if he had voted no in committee, doesn't a 10-10 vote break with the chairman? If he voted no it would have been 11 no/10 yes. If he abstained, it would indeed go to the chair for a tie breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbobo Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 well this has certainly been an interesting 30 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Just now, elbobo said: well this has certainly been an interesting 30 hours Now prepare for an even more interesting 30 years. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, sblfilms said: If he voted no it would have been 11 no/10 yes. If he abstained, it would indeed go to the chair for a tie breaker. Ah indeed. I did my math wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Reminder: the Democrats could have prevented the vote by just staying out of the room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anathema- Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I'm not quite as cynical as to say that Flake refusing to vote kavanaugh to the floor is the same as voting to confirm. By doing what he's done he's covered his flank (by voting aye out of committee) but orchestrated a situation by which if he doesn't stick to his word he'll be in for a thousand times the treatment that caused him to back off today. He invited political pressure if he caved. Not a guarantee by any means but that's why I'm not as cynical. Not AS cynical. Still deeply skeptical it will amount to anything in the end. Still; the way the hearings have gone it seems the most likely thing is that kavanaugh's story isn't going to hold up to even the thinnest investigation and his poll numbers have tanked in the past couple days after already being underwater. Waiting a week for an investigation could spur him to withdraw before the investigation is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jason said: Reminder: the Democrats could have prevented the vote by just staying out of the room. Gotta preserve those norms though. Surely Republicans would have done the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Anathema- said: I'm not quite as cynical as to say that Flake refusing to vote kavanaugh to the floor is the same as voting to confirm. By doing what he's done he's covered his flank (by voting aye out of committee) but orchestrated a situation by which if he doesn't stick to his word he'll be in for a thousand times the treatment that caused him to back off today. He invited political pressure if he caved. Not a guarantee by any means but that's why I'm not as cynical. Not AS cynical. Still deeply skeptical it will amount to anything in the end. Still; the way the hearings have gone it seems the most likely thing is that kavanaugh's story isn't going to hold up to even the thinnest investigation and his poll numbers have tanked in the past couple days after already being underwater. Waiting a week for an investigation could spur him to withdraw before the investigation is finished. Spoiler - there will be no investigation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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