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appalachiablue

(41,156 posts)
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 08:20 PM Nov 2018

Brett Kavanaugh To Be Denied Inaugural Walk Down Supreme Court Steps

Source: The Guardian

15:37 EDT. ‘Security concerns’ prompt abandonment of traditional appearance on courthouse steps after swearing-in ceremony.

The US supreme court issued a statement on Friday to say that its newest judge, Justice Brett Kavanaugh, will not take the traditional walk down the courthouse steps after his ceremonial installation – because of security concerns.

Kavanaugh’s investiture ceremony is scheduled for Thursday morning in the courtroom of the majestic building in Washington.

It is customary for a new justice admitted to the highest court in the land then to walk down the 44 marble steps in front of the building, accompanied by the chief justice. The moment provides a chance for news organizations to photograph the justice, since the courtroom event is closed to cameras.

But a court spokeswoman, Kathy Arberg, said on Friday that the change was being made “out of an abundance of caution due to security concerns”. -More...


Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/nov/02/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-steps-security-concerns






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Brett Kavanaugh To Be Denied Inaugural Walk Down Supreme Court Steps (Original Post) appalachiablue Nov 2018 OP
Why? Don't be denied(?) bad ass bret. Youre the tough guy. Go for that walk big man. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #1
Yeah, this.... Talitha Nov 2018 #53
poor little snowflake.nt elmac Nov 2018 #2
That's unfortunate...there would have been MANY citizens there to greet him... FailureToCommunicate Nov 2018 #3
Curious--is this a real photograph??? riversedge Nov 2018 #63
It IS a real photograph...of a clearly staged set-up for a stock photo of an "angry mob". FailureToCommunicate Nov 2018 #66
They look like far brighter and better people than the Tiki Torch Nazis, don't they? Judi Lynn Nov 2018 #67
Too bad that Donny, Squi, Handsy Hank, Gang Bang Greg and the rest Guy Whitey Corngood Nov 2018 #4
... SunSeeker Nov 2018 #14
That's funny.....hahahaha. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #21
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2018 #59
Awww. sarge43 Nov 2018 #5
Indeed 47of74 Nov 2018 #23
Perfect sarge43 Nov 2018 #32
Coward! Obama never shied away from the public like that. bitterross Nov 2018 #6
+1 Hotler Nov 2018 #11
+2 SunSeeker Nov 2018 #15
AMEN!!! The_REAL_Ecumenist Nov 2018 #20
WALKED THE INAUGURATION ROUTE Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #22
And THAT'S the truth! dchill Nov 2018 #47
Maybe he can find some woman's skirt to hide behind UpInArms Nov 2018 #7
Don't they have a keg party in the parking lot for the new guy? dem4decades Nov 2018 #8
Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #9
Get that pin hole pursed lip mad man look on...and man up... Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #24
Like his Iliyah Nov 2018 #10
Poor little puppy. dhol82 Nov 2018 #12
He is skeered of women. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #13
I stopped being surprised long ago that some DUers would cheer this development. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2018 #16
I agree... defacto7 Nov 2018 #17
I've never heard of an "inaugural walk" at the SC. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2018 #18
. Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #42
I suspect you're right. Chemisse Nov 2018 #45
i haven't seen a threat yet mahat. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #25
Do you think ALL threats are publicized? MichMary Nov 2018 #56
I dont know. i said I havent seen a threat. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #57
They said "security concerns," not threats. Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #39
I think he should take that walk. pangaia Nov 2018 #19
++1'sies Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #26
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2018 #60
Didn't wanna make the walk of shame. Couldn't face the crowds. truthisfreedom Nov 2018 #27
Poor little snowflake! Initech Nov 2018 #28
Illegal piece of shit needs to be hidden away thegoose Nov 2018 #29
Aww, poor widdle Kavadouche ain't getting his victorty lap. 47of74 Nov 2018 #30
this chump will always have an asterisk next to his name. olddad56 Nov 2018 #31
we know from his face that Kav is terrified of the American people. nt Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #33
Intoxication and steps don't go well together torius Nov 2018 #34
LOL. They fear zentrum Nov 2018 #35
Bingo. nt Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #41
When did "embarrassment" become synonymous with "security"? ret5hd Nov 2018 #36
. Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #40
He wants to make laws behind closed doors and stay there so no one can find him TeamPooka Nov 2018 #37
make him walk up backwards bora13 Nov 2018 #38
While looking up and touching his nose. ret5hd Nov 2018 #43
Is the entitled brat afraid he will get buried under BigmanPigman Nov 2018 #44
He can't take the pitchforks of an enraged public!!!! workinclasszero Nov 2018 #46
They should put him in a beer barrel and roll him down the steps FakeNoose Nov 2018 #48
His fraternity brothers could form a line on each of the steps, and toast him as he rolls. Judi Lynn Nov 2018 #64
CHICKENSHIT BART. Cha Nov 2018 #49
IOW, the inherent cowardice of the right wing has come into play. nt Progressive Jones Nov 2018 #50
Security concerns? Just give the widdle guy generalbetrayus Nov 2018 #51
2 thumbs up on Devil triangle sign laserhaas Nov 2018 #52
Justice Ginsberg would do it. And she's almost 90. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #54
Projection Turbineguy Nov 2018 #55
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2018 #58
LOL! Coward. jcmaine72 Nov 2018 #61
This is a hollow victory Rizen Nov 2018 #62
Yeah, I guess they know people don't like him there. Nt BootinUp Nov 2018 #65

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
1. Why? Don't be denied(?) bad ass bret. Youre the tough guy. Go for that walk big man.
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 08:24 PM
Nov 2018

I thought you guys loved the push over Liberal tears? Whats going to happen? I thought everything was on the up and up w the new SCJ? Why the fear? What are you afraid of Billy Beer Bret? Liberals?
This is all kosher hey? FU gop.

FailureToCommunicate

(14,018 posts)
66. It IS a real photograph...of a clearly staged set-up for a stock photo of an "angry mob".
Sat Nov 3, 2018, 10:53 PM
Nov 2018

But if Kavanaugh were to have shown up to walk the steps, I'm certain a 'real' angry mob would have gathered.

Judi Lynn

(160,586 posts)
67. They look like far brighter and better people than the Tiki Torch Nazis, don't they?
Sat Nov 3, 2018, 10:59 PM
Nov 2018

They really know how to get a good mob together. Hooray!

Response to Guy Whitey Corngood (Reply #4)

 

bitterross

(4,066 posts)
6. Coward! Obama never shied away from the public like that.
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 08:31 PM
Nov 2018

Obama had a hell of a lot more to worry about than Kavanaugh does.

The_REAL_Ecumenist

(726 posts)
20. AMEN!!!
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 09:14 PM
Nov 2018

Obama NEVER shied away, as a black man who was CONSTANTLY threatened with horrible things not just for him BUT for his daughters, wife, MIL, etc...
The Secret service said that they hadnever so many threats to police EVER...

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
22. WALKED THE INAUGURATION ROUTE
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 09:31 PM
Nov 2018

THE WHOLE WAY, W HIS WIFE IN KITTEN HEELS. Bush got eggs thrown at him. Seems to be a pattern.
Ball-free bret thinks the Clintons are going to egg him? He sure was frightened of them at the "hearing".

Response to appalachiablue (Original post)

mahatmakanejeeves

(57,543 posts)
16. I stopped being surprised long ago that some DUers would cheer this development.
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 08:39 PM
Nov 2018

Last edited Sat Nov 3, 2018, 06:37 AM - Edit history (1)

Give this some thought.

The situation won't get any better if people keep celebrating threats of violence.

If anyone wants to block me, get the name right -- mahatmakanejeeves.

mahatmakanejeeves

(57,543 posts)
18. I've never heard of an "inaugural walk" at the SC.
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 09:02 PM
Nov 2018

Admittedly, I don't keep up with what goes on over there, but this is one tradition I'm not familiar with.

As for an "investiture ceremony," I can't help but think of that scene in "Animal House" in which Kevin Bacon is undergoing his introductory initiation ritual.

Eeeek.

Thanks for writing.

Chemisse

(30,814 posts)
45. I suspect you're right.
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 10:28 PM
Nov 2018

He's been itching to rekindle Kavanaugh fever.

Tomorrow we'll hear Trump whining about how the big bad violent Dems are forcing a cancellation of this walk (which I don't recall ever hearing about before either).

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
25. i haven't seen a threat yet mahat.
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 09:36 PM
Nov 2018

He's a coward. he too is illegitimate. God forbid we call that twerp, sexual predator out. no ones going to ban ya.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
57. I dont know. i said I havent seen a threat.
Sat Nov 3, 2018, 12:49 PM
Nov 2018

Thats pretty much the comment i made. Stands on its own i guess.

Susan Calvin

(1,647 posts)
39. They said "security concerns," not threats.
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 10:11 PM
Nov 2018

If I am wrong and there were credible threats, feel free to correct me.

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
19. I think he should take that walk.
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 09:06 PM
Nov 2018

With total silence from the protesters... and then.... just.... keep..on ......walking........

Response to pangaia (Reply #19)

truthisfreedom

(23,150 posts)
27. Didn't wanna make the walk of shame. Couldn't face the crowds.
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 09:41 PM
Nov 2018

Democracy dies in darkness, and he can’t take the light of truth.

torius

(1,652 posts)
34. Intoxication and steps don't go well together
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 09:49 PM
Nov 2018

The event would require several EMT workers, an ambulance, and a janitor.

TeamPooka

(24,236 posts)
37. He wants to make laws behind closed doors and stay there so no one can find him
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 10:06 PM
Nov 2018

He wants to make laws behind closed doors and stay there so no one can find him
He wants no accountability your contact with public he’s going to rule over

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
46. He can't take the pitchforks of an enraged public!!!!
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 10:32 PM
Nov 2018

Give your BJ's to the koch bros behind closed doors Kavarapist!!!

FakeNoose

(32,680 posts)
48. They should put him in a beer barrel and roll him down the steps
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 11:01 PM
Nov 2018

... He loves BEER!

No seriously - they just can't abide all the protesters that would show up to heckle him. Resisting the right-wingers has become a national past time in Trump's America. It means we're spoiling their lawn parties, so hooray for the good guys!

Judi Lynn

(160,586 posts)
64. His fraternity brothers could form a line on each of the steps, and toast him as he rolls.
Sat Nov 3, 2018, 07:51 PM
Nov 2018

It almost would bring a tear to one's eye, wouldn't it?

Maybe the young woman they all "respected" so much would voluteer to come forward to shake his hand at the end, just as they used to shake hands with her in moments of greatest respect.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
54. Justice Ginsberg would do it. And she's almost 90.
Sat Nov 3, 2018, 01:23 AM
Nov 2018

Be best Bret. Drink a keg and get your bearings, and be a man.

Response to appalachiablue (Original post)

jcmaine72

(1,773 posts)
61. LOL! Coward.
Sat Nov 3, 2018, 01:55 PM
Nov 2018

Good to hear! The Nazis and rapists are on the run. I sincerely hope that soon there won't be a single public place these vermin can show their smug faces in. The majority is speaking. Welcome to Democracy, Fascists. I hope you enjoyed your stay (Not!).

Rizen

(718 posts)
62. This is a hollow victory
Sat Nov 3, 2018, 04:45 PM
Nov 2018

so what? He's in the supreme court. I just wish all the protesters had voted for Clinton in 2016 and hope they vote Nov 6th.

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