It seems the questions say a lot more about the people asking the questions than Judge Jackson and unfortunately, demonstrates, in my opinion, that citizens need to really think more about who they are voting for, for Congress. If our senators cannot even focus questions on the law, instead of a children’s book with very strange text, instead of the job judge Jackson will be doing, it is maddening.

@ogathingo8885

2 жыл бұрын

Well said Linda !

@Kermit_T_Frog

2 жыл бұрын

Voters thinking more about who they are voting for? Not exactly a solution. If you want American legislators to do their jobs, how about limiting the money and time they spend campaigning? Election reform. It is THAT simple.

I could watch a surgical procedure calmly, but after watching the first day of the Jackson hearing, I was so disgusted with certain GOP Senator"s questioning that I couldn't watch anymore of it. Lindsay Graham and Marsha Blackburn were particularly disgusting.

@O1OO1O1

2 жыл бұрын

What did they ask? I wouldn't be surprised if Lindsey tried to relate to her as a fellow woman.

@willboudreau1187

2 жыл бұрын

The "first black woman" nominated to the Supreme Court can't even define what a woman is. That's ironically rich. That's pretzel logic only a libtard could love. We need 50 more Ted Cruz's in the nomination hearings.

@lindas.martin2806

2 жыл бұрын

@@willboudreau1187 how about if the nominee was a man and asked to define what a man is? Relevant? Or perhaps it is more relevant her experience and qualifications, being at the top of the legal profession and most worthy.

@megk.4599

2 жыл бұрын

@@willboudreau1187 We all know the intent of the “woman” question…why don’t you answer ?

I would watch so much more of this coverage but I cannot stand the sound biting. The Senators are not well behaved. It's embarrassing and frustrating.

@willboudreau1187

2 жыл бұрын

The "first black woman" nominated to the Supreme Court can't even define what a woman is. That's ironically rich. That's pretzel logic only a libtard could love. We need 50 more Ted Cruz's in the nomination hearings.

Great interview! Very informative. Thank you for shining a light on "Hidden Figures" within our judicial system!

@AmanpourandCompany

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! We appreciate you.

I laughed hard when KBJ stated that she hadn't watched the "I like beer,do you like beer?" hearings. I'm so excited to have her on the Court. Her well rounded perspective will hopefully allow for the changes needed. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself.

A most diplomatic way to phrase the disqualifying ignorance of many Republican senators: 5:11 - "...and perhaps suggests that even those who tend to portray themselves as patriotic and lovers the Constitution, may not truly understand what it means...."

I feel Senator Booker encouraged Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson to walk away feeling confident reharding her effort and perseverance. It was frustrating & exhausting to witness the three days of badgering Honorable Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson by four ridiculous republicans who feel powerful creating their own sick freak show to the world. Compassion, transparency, integrity and accountability for all!

There are so many well qualified people that could make this country great. Instead, we have cruel & unusual fools!

Forgive this non-US, 70+, medical professional my probably naïve constitutional observation, but why is it acceptable in the 21st century that a rôle in the judiciary is dependent on a nomination by the Executive and consent by the Legislature. Other representative democracies are far more stringent in maintaining the seperation of the three pillars of government.

@cestwhat1317

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your insight and broader perspective. Our Repub politicians [and at least two Dems] are the result of this sort of political inbreeding.

WhatI find amazing is in order to hold a government position u don’t need to have a mental capacity to hold office . This is scary. Because Ted Cruz would fail .

@jewella7731

2 жыл бұрын

This is "reverse discrimination" on all fronts

I loved that you included Senator Cory Booker. I, too, wish that we were civil. Yet, in the last 5 years I have watched with honest eyes. Truth is showing itself.

History is gendered. I would add History is racist. Excellent conversation which always restores my faith in the intelligence of this on going show.

CA, thanks so much for your great journalism. And thank goodness for PBS!

@willboudreau1187

2 жыл бұрын

The "first black woman" nominated to the Supreme Court can't even define what a woman is. That's ironically rich. That's pretzel logic only a libtard could love. We need 50 more Ted Cruz's in the nomination hearings.

@AmanpourandCompany

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in. We appreciate you!

These hearings exposed the level of idiocy in Congress

I’m ashamed to be a white male at this time and I can not apologize enough for the thoughts, acts, and deeds of these avatars of evil.

@willboudreau1187

2 жыл бұрын

The "first black woman" nominated to the Supreme Court can't even define what a woman is. That's ironically rich. That's pretzel logic only a libtard could love. We need 50 more Ted Cruz's in the nomination hearings.

@cestwhat1317

2 жыл бұрын

@@willboudreau1187 I see you're regurgitating the racist, right wing lie machine talking points made by the cabal of Repub pols performing Kabuki theater in that hearing. Laughable.

Nice to listen to intelligent women instead of the cringe worthy hearings. The senators need to act in a respectful manner. They are embarrassing themselves and the country with their ridiculous questions and commentary.

@willboudreau1187

2 жыл бұрын

The "first black woman" nominated to the Supreme Court can't even define what a woman is. That's ironically rich. That's pretzel logic only a libtard could love. We need 50 more Ted Cruz's in the nomination hearings.

@chriswaters3442

2 жыл бұрын

Women so intelligent they can’t define woman! Give these geniuses a prize.

@judiemeierfranz4329

2 жыл бұрын

@@willboudreau1187 it's not her role. Which definition? Oxford English dictionary? Biological? Some dudes church? I can imagine the attacks if she were to offer a definition. It was an absurd question not befitting this hearing.

It was unfortunate that some of Senators kept on feeding the bears.

I'm new to this channel... keep it up, I hear ya

Amerikkka doing what it do. It Sucks. I have had enough of this..we must find a way to push this change. We are stuck.

What is that book go tto do with her?? Is there no chairman to stop this nonsense? I'm amazed Ted didn't ask her whether she agrees that the sky is blue.

Should Hawley have been passed in your course?

@cestwhat1317

2 жыл бұрын

He should have been passed...to putin, or the Taliban, who appreciate his authoritarian theatrics.

Let's all try to only support women and minorities into positions of power everywhere until #ProportionateRepresentation is achieved. #EmpowerHER #EmpowerEveryone #EqualityMovement #EmpathyRevolution #BLM #SomosUno #RepublicansAreNazis

KBJ is totally qualified for SUPREME COURT. However, she told a little fib about Morrison and Foerster. She was hired by Morrison specifically to work with their Gitmo Appeals Team. She used her PD Gitmo experience as her ticket to land a Big Law associate position. Can't blame her. Big $$$. But she didn't get asked to be partner because she didnt have the type of experience a firm like Morrison wanted. There huge in international business law and when the Gitmo dept minimized she was quietly let go. Nothing personal, just the cruel world of big law. All you Cravath Swain, Paul Weiss people know what's that like.

@willboudreau1187

2 жыл бұрын

The "first black woman" nominated to the Supreme Court can't even define what a woman is. That's ironically rich. That's pretzel logic only a libtard could love. We need 50 more Ted Cruz's in the nomination hearings.

@cestwhat1317

2 жыл бұрын

A little fib can be forgiven when compared to the room of profound liars, led by "Lyin' Ted." We'll know if other recent Supremes are big liars when June is here and they will be up against their claim they believe Roe v. Wade is "settled law" among other claims in their hearings.

They asked the Judge if she knew what a woman was, and the Judge says she didn't. Why not show her one of the MANY forms where she has had to check mark that she's a woman and then ask her if she was lying THEN (on the form) or lying NOW (at the hearing) about knowing what a women is.

@deborahadeen7582

2 жыл бұрын

Sex and gender are not the same. No legal form has man/woman as a tick box.

@judiemeierfranz4329

2 жыл бұрын

Actually they demanded a definition of "woman". It is not applicable to her future role nor is it her role to drone out a dictionary definition. If the senator needs to know the definition perhaps they can look it up. They did not say what they meant. Did they want the biological definition? The Oxford English definition? A specific church's definition? If those posing the question were students they would have to be more precise. In reality they were simply grandstanding. Unprofessional. Silly. Immature grandstanding looking for tweets.

She’s clearly qualified but the problem was the process. How is limiting candidates to only black women not racist, if limiting only to white male is racist? I hope Biden sees how this divides America rather than unite.

@judiemeierfranz4329

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a really good question. Maybe in the future that'll be true. Unfortunately, it is a given in the States right now that a white male of certain "class" already is at the top of any list. Even if not the most qualified. Biden found and chose a highly qualified candidate who is also a "nonwhite" woman. He gave his reasoning that black women make up a significant portion of our society yet are grossly underrepresented. He probably had a field to choose from, he chose not to limit his selection process to upper class white males. By the ridiculous questions she's had to face, it reveals what a woman has to put up with for the same job. It reveals why it's important. A highly qualified black woman has had to endure absurd remarks - think what the same woman in a "low level" job must endure. So it's right, we desperately need better, more diverse representation. We can hope this is a step towards a time when women and men and all ethnic backgrounds are considered equally for any job.

@user-wr4yl7tx3w

2 жыл бұрын

@@judiemeierfranz4329 what's more important, assume you have cancer, the best doctor in that field or the color of the skin of that doctor? If you agree with the former, then what is more important then is equality of opportunity than equality of outcome, and we should strive to ensure that there is equality of opportunity regardless of economic class, skin pigment, or anything else. I hope we are more than merely are color and that such pigment criteria is not used for something as important for medicine or legal field. Otherwise, you are basically rationalizing racism.

This lady is hard to. Listen to. She pauses every 2 to 4 words.

Another person with two last names was put on the court. How new. Honey, wake the kids! This rich person was nominated to the supreme Court!

@tammystockley-loughlin7680

2 жыл бұрын

Or it's someone honoring the people who raised her as well as the person she married. I kept my (step)dad's and added my spouse. For the record I don't think we've ever made more than 60k a year, definitely not rich here. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself.

I have watched some of the hearing and I have been thoroughly unimpressed with Jackson. She has shown no originality and finesse in her responses.

@Jmamelia

2 жыл бұрын

We must have watched different hearings because she was thoughtful and beyond patient with the clowns trying to tear her down.

@shirleyashanti3031

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe there's no way to artfully respond to meritless, stupid questions. Just another reason to be ashamed to be human. I could have tolerated them more if they just said, "Nigger, we don't want you here." That's the feeling I was left with watching their despicable behavior toward this esteemed American judge. All their education has missed the mark for teaching America a real lesson in democracy, but the venom rules still. Awful times for such a great nation. I'm so ashamed for this country.

@willboudreau1187

2 жыл бұрын

The "first black woman" nominated to the Supreme Court can't even define what a woman is. That's ironically rich. That's pretzel logic only a libtard could love. We need 50 more Ted Cruz's in the nomination hearings.

@willboudreau1187

2 жыл бұрын

The "first black woman" nominated to the Supreme Court can't even define what a woman is. That's ironically rich. That's pretzel logic only a libtard could love. We need 50 more Ted Cruz's in the nomination hearings.

@kathleenczinner375

2 жыл бұрын

Oh dear, dear, you must quickly have your eyesight and hearing tested. That highly intelligent and judicially experienced lady was subjected to idiotic questions from totally brain dead scumbags.