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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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