There are two Kavanaugh nominations. Within America’s two big information universes, two unshakable narratives have taken hold. No matter how it turns out, these contradictory narratives will persist, doing lasting damage to the country. (THREAD)
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In the blue bubble, Brett Kavanaugh is a sexual predator—An attempted rapist (or worse) with deep, unredeemable character flaws. Blasey Ford’s accusation is established fact, and if Ramirez’ accusation isn’t yet, it will be soon. Even worse, Kavanaugh is unrepentant and lying 2/x
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In the blue bubble, Republicans know Kavanaugh is a sexual predator, and they’re trying to push him through anyway. He’s the personification of rich white male privilege—they want him to get away with it. After Garland fiasco, confirming Kavanaugh renders SCOTUS illegitimate. 3/x
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In the red bubble, Kavanaugh is an innocent man—an exemplary man—dragged through the mud by political opportunists. His accusers are lying, or at least mistaken. They’ve been put up to it, or at least manipulated, by Democrats, who will do anything to tar or delay the process 4/x
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In the red bubble, Democrats oppose Kavanaugh because he follows the Constitution and they want a Supreme Court that legislates progressive causes. If they get away with this manufactured smear campaign, they’ll learn it works, and do it against every future GOP nominee. 5/x
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The red and blue narratives are locked in. They can't both be true, and yet they both exist, side by side. Millions believe Kavanaugh is a sexual predator. Millions believe he's being framed. And no evidence, no testimony can convince them otherwise. 6/x
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I think accusations against Kavanaugh are serious, and probably impossible to prove or disprove. SCOTUS legitimacy matters, and it'd be better for the country and conservative causes to replace him with someone unclouded by personal integrity questions 7/xhttps://arcdigital.media/everyones-applying-the-wrong-standard-to-kavanaugh-s-nomination-9b5859209039?source=friends_link&sk=4973bf2f07aec042d2ede336c92a5dca …
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Red bubble has rejected my argument. I point out that SCOTUS confirmations aren't criminal trials, so beyond a reasonable doubt isn't the appropriate standard. Roberts, Alito, and Gorsuch all cleared the high bar, and another conservative could too. Red bubble disagrees. 8/x
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The partisan fight is all-consuming. Because red bubble’s unshakable premise is Dems are unjustly smearing Kavanaugh, giving in elevates mob justice, incentivizing future made up accusations. And Dems might win the Senate, blocking any conservative. It’s Kavanaugh or bust. 9/x
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Replying to @NGrossman81
Only one can be true. Either she(hasn't sworn under oath) or he and the other 4(have sworn under oath) are lying. The Dems will not allow anything or anyone to stop them from slaughtering the unborn babies of POC.
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That's somewhat inaccurate. The 4 to which you refer say they don't remember anything like that. You're interpreting "I don't remember" as "I definitely remember and she's wrong." It's lack of corroboration, not an alibi. Possible Blasey Ford and those 4 are all telling the truth
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