Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court

[DancingOutlaw]

We could have all skipped the nonsense today. It was all political theater. The next couple days will let us know more.

Imagine thinking the entire thing won’t be political theater.

 

[zeppelin128]

Imagine thinking the entire thing won’t be political theater.

I'm interested to see how Amy responds to questions.

 

[NorthDallas40]

I'm interested to see how Amy responds to questions.

I’m just looking forward to somebody actually asking her a question and having an actual exchange.

 

[AM64]

I’ll give you real stats instead of conjecture, personal anecdotes and opinion.

How does the quality of the U.S. healthcare system compare to other countries? - Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker

Studies like these fail to take into account the differences in population health. We have a population that has poor dietary standards - foods containing lots of sugars, smaller amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables, and plenty of fast food and snacks. We tend to have more obesity because our population doesn't do much manual labor these days. Those factors add up whether it's vascular issues, complications of other diseases due to diabetes, or overstressing joints due to obesity. The results often times depend on how you weigh the factors that go into "measuring" healthcare. Sometimes it has more to do with the overall health of the population than the delivery of healthcare.

Look at the listing that had the US at 37 and Italy at 2. Italian healthcare was a disaster when covid struck. There are so many factors in play when it comes to measuring complex dynamics that few are truly objective and most have an agenda.

 

[rekinhavoc]

I’m just looking forward to somebody actually asking her a question and having an actual exchange.

She is qualified and they know it. Look for more speeches . Any questions will be followed by interrupting her answers. They have zero chance of a gotcha moment but they will try to manufacture one anyway.

 

[zeppelin128]

Good lord, Graham needs to just lick the boot and be done with it.

 

[bamawriter]

I finally got around to reading some of the committee's opening statements. The ACA was obviously a large focus, but it did surprise me how few Democrats raised the issue of "women's rights." In fact, the Senator that made the most vociferous case that Barrett's confirmation would be harmful to "women's rights" was Patrick Leahy. If an 80 year-old, white, male, Republican had lectured a woman about "women's rights", "mansplaining" would replace "the" on the list of most frequently used English words.

 

[Boca Vol]

Feinstein is asking for ACB's opinion on CA vs. TX. Why would any judge comment on a case before it goes to court?

 

[RikidyBones]

Feinstein is asking for ACB's opinion on CA vs. TX. Why would any judge comment on a case before it goes to court?

Diane kept getting shot down and instead of understanding ACB can't answer without a judicial process, Diane just brought up a new one. She's an idiot.

 

[RikidyBones]

Democrats are trying to guilt trip ACB into keeping their law even if its done unlawfully. It's so stupid. Can we skip this?

 

[Rickyvol77]

I just showed you that the costs aren’t worth it. Actually your healthcare cost doesn’t go toward the research you are talking about, it goes toward paying for your care. Care is about results and my FACTS point out that we don’t have the best results in every case. Sometimes the worst. So sit down.

however the only time we have the "worst" results in healthcare comes from the lifestyle and choices of the patients (drug/alcohol use, smoking, suicidal tendencies, obesity, blood pressure, diabetes, etc) ....we are a country where people can do literally anything they want and have anything they want but the issue is people don't take care of themselves and have bad health...but that's on them, not the healthcare system

 

[OHvol40]

however the only time we have the "worst" results in healthcare comes from the lifestyle and choices of the patients (drug/alcohol use, smoking, suicidal tendencies, obesity, blood pressure, diabetes, etc) ....we are a country where people can do literally anything they want and have anything they want but the issue is people don't take care of themselves and have bad health...but that's on them, not the healthcare system

Wrong. We’re fat, lazy, unhealthy eaters... but that’s not the only reason we have bad outcomes.

 

[NorthDallas40]

So is Leahy’s whole point “we don’t want you we want Merrick Garland”?

 

[RikidyBones]

I see people talking about how composed she is but as a parent of two.. I can't imagine how often she has to answer stupid questions with 7.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Feinstein is asking for ACB's opinion on CA vs. TX. Why would any judge comment on a case before it goes to court?

She, like a whole bunch of old politicians that have been there for 50 years, need to give it up and let other younger spitfires come into her/his place of office. These old hats brains have pretty much turned to mush.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Good Lord ...... Pat Leahy has been talking for an hour. Shouldn't he be rapping up now???

Thank-you old man ..... now go back to sleep.

 

[bamawriter]

The thing with the notepad was so freaking good.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

The thing with the notepad was so freaking good.

She's so smart and knows her stuff ......... smart and shows very much pose to take on all questions.

 

[NorthDallas40]

By the lack of our resident “lawyers” posting page after page of tweets by former Obama lawyers saying why ACB is clearly disqualified tells me they’re out of ammo. I’m guessing they’re in the corner in a fetal position clutching their pearls at this point.

I wonder if Blassey Ford is driving in from the West Coast yet.

 

[RollinVol]

The thing with the notepad was so freaking good.

so for those of us at the beach on vacation. what happened. thanks

 

[jaybird_1981]

Did Durbin just say 1 out of every 13 black Americans is a felon? Is that correct?

 

[NorthDallas40]

Oh snap. “But look at how she’s dressed! Disqualified!”

Female lawyer roasted for criticizing Amy Coney Barrett's outfit

 

[1972 Grad]

Did Durbin just say 1 out of every 13 black Americans is a felon? Is that correct?

Sounds low.

 

[jaybird_1981]

Sounds low.

I found an article online that said 1/3 of black men had felony convictions. Surely that cant be right.

 

[bamawriter]

so for those of us at the beach on vacation. what happened. thanks

Cornyn mentioned the copious amounts of notes and documents that the members of the committee had in front of them and were using for reference. He asked Barrett to hold up the single notepad that was in front of her.

She held up a blank notepad.

Cornyn asked if there was anything written on it.

Barrett responded "The letterhead says "United States Senate."