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greymattermom

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2. What is their usual schedule?
Mon Oct 1, 2018, 03:20 PM
Oct 2018

Do they work after 5 pm? He won't be able to do it, right? Is there a penalty for being drunk on the job at the Supreme Court? Maybe rules that apply to all federal judges?

At some point, you've got to wonder what Roberts is thinking. And if he's sent any signals. n/t CincyDem Oct 2018 #1
What is their usual schedule? greymattermom Oct 2018 #2
Fun fact. SCOTUS has no code of conduct or ethics. Why? No idea. No other fed Court without one! Fred Sanders Oct 2018 #29
Wow, that is surprising. onecaliberal Oct 2018 #34
The term is "active alcoholic" not "practicing alcoholic" DonViejo Oct 2018 #3
I have 27 years, thanks onecaliberal Oct 2018 #4
I have 42 years, thanks... DonViejo Oct 2018 #10
Good for you! onecaliberal Oct 2018 #13
Maybe it's a regional terminology, like many words are. n/t pnwmom Oct 2018 #25
"Practicing" makes me think they have to keep doing it until they get it right rurallib Oct 2018 #31
I'm sure they likely SoCalNative Oct 2018 #5
I think we would hear about it and if we haven't, something tells me we will now. onecaliberal Oct 2018 #7
I have a good friend who is a recovering alcoholic. Initech Oct 2018 #6
It's not a job he should get to have. onecaliberal Oct 2018 #9
I am a family member, I grew up with one. redstatebluegirl Oct 2018 #8
I'm Pretty Sure RobinA Oct 2018 #11
Is there any proof that Kavanaugh is a practicing alcoholic? elocs Oct 2018 #12
He likes beer - he still likes beer - What beer do you like? lame54 Oct 2018 #15
And this is considered a good thing shanti Oct 2018 #23
It doesn't seem to be a secret. Folks are coming forward to talk about him. onecaliberal Oct 2018 #16
They're not talking about his excessive drinking now elocs Oct 2018 #24
There is another allegation about him shoving a woman against a wall in a sexual manner that onecaliberal Oct 2018 #35
And this points to alcoholism elocs Oct 2018 #37
Really? Have you not been paying attention. onecaliberal Oct 2018 #40
The ABA says about 1 in 5 lawyers is a problem drinker -- about twice the national rate. pnwmom Oct 2018 #26
I'm sure he's seasoned by now lame54 Oct 2018 #14
Only if Kavanawful is confirmed DFW Oct 2018 #17
We will see what happens on Friday. onecaliberal Oct 2018 #18
When did you give up? PubliusEnigma Oct 2018 #19
Why not? The U.S. already has a "dry drunk" in the WH. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Oct 2018 #20
...and 2 sexual predators. roamer65 Oct 2018 #21
and some very partisan members rurallib Oct 2018 #32
He is beyond practicing he is pro grantcart Oct 2018 #22
Who has said what goes around comes around so no democrat or liberal will Eliot Rosewater Oct 2018 #27
Kavanaugh's on a greased slide to "wet brain". Sugar Smack Oct 2018 #28
Agree with your comments, but suspect Kav would not be the only alcoholic on the Court. Hoyt Oct 2018 #30
MADJ enid602 Oct 2018 #33
Hear, hear onecaliberal Oct 2018 #36
I don't think that's nearly as big of a problem as... jcgoldie Oct 2018 #38
Thank Gosh he doesn't drink hard liquor! moondust Oct 2018 #39
and a rapist.............. Takket Oct 2018 #41
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