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In olden times, government positions were sometimes denied to those with financial woes on the grounds it would make them vulnerable to corruption and extortion. However, in the current era, a jackass having bad credit, a ton of debt, and being underwater on multiple mortgages isn't particularly unusual. It's quite in keeping with the population at large, so why balk at it? Heck, it might serve to counter the overly-rich other judges. Do a bunch of millionaires really have a grounded perspective on real life for the majority of Americans?
 
The Big Dog said:
Yeah, I was busy.

Most legal beagles understand the difference between preparing a witness, and "coaching" a witness. here we have a women who went from negligible memory to having some sort of memory. That ain't preparing, friendo, that is coaching.

particularly when one is hammered as she was.

Let me know if you need any legal style tips.
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Right, but hereabouts the word coaching can be used as a catchall for witness prep, since you know, most people here aren't attorneys.

Do you have any evidence that there was actual unethical coaching or just witness prep that someone referred to as coaching?
 
Belz... said:
Completely responsible.
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Unless you (and your source) are using a non-standard definition of "refinanced", that's actually a normal, and extremely fiscally-responsible step for a homeowner to take. I'd be very worried about the judgement of someone who bought a home in 2006 and hadn't refinanced at least once in the intervening 12 years. Based on my own experience as a homeowner, refinancing twice in that period is about right, if the opportunities present themselves.
 
Dr. Keith said:
Right, but hereabouts the word coaching can be used as a catchall for witness prep, since you know, most people here aren't attorneys.

Do you have any evidence that there was actual unethical coaching or just witness prep that someone referred to as coaching?
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One endeavors to lift our fellow posters up.

Yes
 
theprestige said:
Heh. Seems like just yesterday the complaint was that Kavanaugh was too elite. Now it seems he may not be elite enough.
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Elite was never the issue.
Heck, it would be stupid if the members of the highest court weren't the elite in their field (which Gorsuch isn't, btw.).
 
Seems like Avenatti's alleged client is getting cold feet.

Hmm, maybe the Thirsty ************ should not have been running a train of hyperbolic tweets on twitter.

remember when he claimed that he had other clients who were going to come out against trump? Yeah, that never happened.
 
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Arcade22 said:
This is what happens when you don't look up words in a dictionary: you get overly broad and completely imprecise definitions.
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Okay:
VIOLENCE. The abuse of force. Theorie des Lois Criminelles, 32. That force which is employed against common right, against the laws, and against public liberty. Merl. h. t, 2. In cases of robbery, in order to convict the accused, it is requisite to prove that the act was done with violence; but this violence is not confined to an actual assault of the person, by beating, knocking down, or forcibly wresting from him on the contrary, whatever goes to intimidate or overawe, by the apprehension of personal violence, or by fear of life, with a view to compel the delivery of property equally falls within its limits. Alison, Pr. Cr. Law of Scotl. 228; 4 Binn. R. 379; 2 Russ. on Cr. 61; 1 Hale P. C. 553.
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https://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/violence

Arcade22 said:
Is it so incredibly tough for you to accept that rape doesn't necessarily involve violence?
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True enough. But overpowering someone who is too drunk or drugged to resist is violence. Rape by itself results in physical and psychological injuries.
 
TragicMonkey said:
In olden times, government positions were sometimes denied to those with financial woes on the grounds it would make them vulnerable to corruption and extortion. However, in the current era, a jackass having bad credit, a ton of debt, and being underwater on multiple mortgages isn't particularly unusual. It's quite in keeping with the population at large, so why balk at it? Heck, it might serve to counter the overly-rich other judges. Do a bunch of millionaires really have a grounded perspective on real life for the majority of Americans?
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I think that same logic could be fairly applied to his lying as well. What, you have a problem with me lying? Look in the mirror, look to your left, look to your right, and look at who nominated me. When did any of you care about lying?
 
theprestige said:
Heh. Seems like just yesterday the complaint was that Kavanaugh was too elite. Now it seems he may not be elite enough.
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I believe the implication being made is that coming from such a background and with his past and current career he ought to be in much better financial situation, and that he's not is a reflection on his character. Responsibility, judgment, thriftiness, wisdom, whatever. Personally, I think that would be unfair, as managing personal finances depends on a multitude of factors and circumstances, many of which are outside someone's control. Judging a person by their finances is rather Victorian, and is distinctly undemocratic and even un-American.
 
The Big Dog said:
One endeavors to lift our fellow posters up.

Yes
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Are you going to share this evidence of unethical coaching? Or is there a reason you are not sharing this evidence of unethical coaching?

If you think it has already been shared in the thread then I hope you can at least link to the post in question. It is a long thread.
 
The Big Dog said:
Seems like Avenatti's alleged client is getting cold feet.

Hmm, maybe the Thirsty ************ should not have been running a train of hyperbolic tweets on twitter.

remember when he claimed that he had other clients who were going to come out against trump? Yeah, that never happened.
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Ok... I am not saying it is true yet, but people on 4chan are bragging about hoaxing Avenatti...

which.... hee hee!

Basta baby!
 
Bob001 said:
There's nothing wrong with being poor but honest. The question about Kavanaugh is whether he living beyond his means, and whether that reflects badly on his judgment.
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For me the question is about whether it compromises his judgement in other areas. His record on the bench is public information. It's easy enough to look at his actual job performance and see whether it shows questionable judgement. If it does, you don't even need to dig for reasons why. You can just disqualify him on the evidence of his professional judgement itself. And if his professional judgement is not questionable on its own evidence, then digging into the details of his personal judgement is neither here nor there. We're not hiring Kavanaugh to manage our personal finances or control our gambling habit. Who cares how he lives, as long as he rules competently from the bench?
 
So we have many excuses for Kavanaugh, but little to recommend him (besides him coaching a girl's team).
Is this really one of the top nine judges the US has to offer? Do we really have to settle for him?
 
theprestige said:
You lost me. Are you saying that Kavanaugh is underwater on multiple mortgages?
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I have no idea. Owing large debts for real estate is itself an insane practice, but for some reason a great many people do it. I have long since given up trying to understand the financial madness of the herd, which is one of the reasons I'm against judging people for their personal finances.
 
Professionally, Kavanaugh is a right-wing Evangelical toady who never dissented from a straight Republican agenda. He is a quintessential yes-men.
 
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