How to be disgusting, self-indulgent and pathetic at the same time

Kavanaugh has written an op ed in the Wall Street Journal. Here are some excerpts:

I was deeply honored to stand at the White House July 9 with my wife, Ashley, and my daughters, Margaret and Liza, to accept President Trump’s nomination to succeed my former boss and mentor, Justice Anthony Kennedy, on the Supreme Court. My mom, Martha—one of the first women to serve as a Maryland prosecutor and trial judge, and my inspiration to become a lawyer—sat in the audience with my dad, Ed.

That night, I told the American people who I am and what I believe. I talked about my 28-year career as a lawyer, almost all of which has been in public service. I talked about my 12 years as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, often called the second most important court in the country, and my five years of service in the White House for President George W. Bush. I talked about my long record of advancing and promoting women, including as a judge—a majority of my 48 law clerks have been women—and as a longtime coach of girls’ basketball teams.

As I explained that night, a good judge must be an umpire—a neutral and impartial arbiter who favors no political party, litigant or policy.

  Brett Kavanaugh @ WSJ

Yes, you did. And you blew that all to Hell with your opening statement at your sham hearing.

I do not decide cases based on personal or policy preferences. I am not a pro-plaintiff or pro-defendant judge. I am not a pro-prosecution or pro-defense judge. I am a pro-law judge.

As Justice Kennedy showed us, a judge must be independent, not swayed by public pressure. Our independent judiciary is the crown jewel of our constitutional republic. The Supreme Court is the last line of defense for the separation of powers, and for the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.

The Supreme Court must never be viewed as a partisan institution.

As it has been for some years now, and you just cemented that.

As I have said repeatedly, if confirmed to the court, I would be part of a team of nine, committed to deciding cases according to the Constitution and laws of the United States. I would always strive to be a team player.

Yes. And which team, we already know. We don't want "team players" on the court. We want independent, sober, honest judges.

Now that you've patted yourself on the back, go ahead and whine, judge.

After all those meetings and after my initial hearing concluded, I was subjected to wrongful and sometimes vicious allegations. My time in high school and college, more than 30 years ago, has been ridiculously distorted. My wife and daughters have faced vile and violent threats.

What do you think happened to Dr. Ford in that party house? What do you think happened to her after coming forward?

Against that backdrop, I testified before the Judiciary Committee last Thursday to defend my family, my good name and my lifetime of public service. My hearing testimony was forceful and passionate. That is because I forcefully and passionately denied the allegation against me. At times, my testimony—both in my opening statement and in response to questions—reflected my overwhelming frustration at being wrongly accused, without corroboration, of horrible conduct completely contrary to my record and character. My statement and answers also reflected my deep distress at the unfairness of how this allegation has been handled.

I was very emotional last Thursday, more so than I have ever been. I might have been too emotional at times.

You think?

I know that my tone was sharp, and I said a few things I should not have said. I hope everyone can understand that I was there as a son, husband and dad.

No, asshole. You were there as a Supreme Court nominee.

I testified with five people foremost in my mind: my mom, my dad, my wife, and most of all my daughters.

How far down the line were the honesty, decorum and non-partisanship of a Supreme Court judge in your mind? There wasn't even a hint of that.

Going forward, you can count on me to be the same kind of judge and person I have been for my entire 28-year legal career: hardworking, even-keeled, open-minded, independent and dedicated to the Constitution and the public good.

Unless something comes up that involves the Democrats you blamed for your predicament.

As a judge, I have always treated colleagues and litigants with the utmost respect. I have been known for my courtesy on and off the bench. I have not changed. I will continue to be the same kind of judge I have been for the last 12 years. And I will continue to contribute to our country as a coach, volunteer, and teacher. Every day I will try to be the best husband, dad, and friend I can be. I will remain optimistic, on the sunrise side of the mountain. I will continue to see the day that is coming, not the day that is gone.

Where the Hell did you pick up those ridiculous last two lines?  Inspiring Quotes Online?

I revere the Constitution. I believe that an independent and impartial judiciary is essential to our constitutional republic.

By that measure, in no way should you be in the seat you're already in, much less the highest in the land.

If confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Supreme Court, I will keep an open mind in every case and always strive to preserve the Constitution of the United States and the American rule of law.

Sure. Not even the National Council of Churches, the professors and students at your alma mater Yale Law School, or hundreds of law professors across the country, all of whom have written letters in opposition to your nomination, believe that.  Oh, and retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens doesn't think you're fit, either.

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

UPDATE: