Do you think Alito perjured himself about his CAP participation?

[xray s]

At first I didn't think too much of the whole CAP thing. But right after Spector agreed to subpoena the CAP docs, Lindsey pulled out the big hammer to try to shut down any more tough questioning, lest there be another run on kleenex in the Senate lounge by Mrs Alito.

I think maybe we have hit close to a big raw nerve.

Now, if the CAP papers show Mr Alito was an active member for an extended period of time, it means he lied to the Senate.

I would think that would be an automatic disqualification. I mean, if perjury means anything anymore.

[AX10]

1. It's quite possible.

Graham made an attempt to halt all difficult questions.

[yourout]

2. It might even get him tossed from the bench.

If he ends up caught in a lie this would be a HUGE black eye for the pukes.

[Spinzonner]

3. No, but he has revealed that he is suffering from a severe memory

deficit disorder at having fogotten such a significant fact that he thought to place on his WH resume in the mid 80's and has forgotten already. Clearly with that impairment he's not medically qualified to serve on the Supreme Court.

[meow2u3]

17. Scalito suffers from SMDD

Selective Memory Deficit Disorder, when someone conveniently forgets important facts such as membership in a exclusive racist club, or a pattern of siding with abusers of power at the expense of those who suffer at their hands. :sarcasm:

[Canuckistanian]

4. Oh, what will we tell the children?

[txindy]

7. That both sexes are allowed to attend school & to ignore Scalito

:toast:

[Canuckistanian]

10. Ah, thank you.

:toast:

[stepnw1f]

5. You May Be Right

I was just thinking the same thing.

[KaryninMiami]

6. But do you really think pros like this would be so sloppy?

Wouldn't they have thought of this as an issue? Alitos been too well coached and is too think that this was not going to come up. But then again, maybe they are so bold (and so nuts) they figured they could get away with it. Believe me- I would LOVE to see this turn in the scenario you are describing-- I just can't figure it out.

[BuyingThyme]

8. He definitely lied. He's definitely a compulsive liar.

Less you think he's just different than every other person ever to file an application with the White House.

[rwheeler31]

9. He has already lied to congresson the Vanguard thing.

If he has been right wing since 72 he is total.

[Smarmie Doofus]

11. The idea that he wouldn't remember it is....

laugh-out-loud funny.

I'd say you're on to something.

[BrotherBuzz]

12. LYING to CONGRESS, is a FELONY!

Well, it used to be a couple of five years ago. Today, I guess you might be awarded a freedom medal, or something. Times have been better.

[Proud_Lefty]

15. What?

Lying by anyone nominated by Bush or Cheney (the major liars) are automatically elevated above the law. How much lying have we heard from all of them before congress? Condi? Bolton? Gonzalez? I tell ya, once Alito gets in, they can do whatever they want, anytime they want. That's why we have to stop it now.

[Atman]

25. Not if you're a republican!

There will no longer be a "Felony" class of crimes for republicans under the Scalito court.

[Hissyspit]

13. He might have forgotten, but then everyone reminded him and he STILL

didn't recall? Give me a break.

[understandinglife]

14. Yes.

Peace.

[StellaBlue]

16. Puh-lease

I was six in 1985 and I remember what *I* was doing. :eyes:

[barb162]

18. He is perjuring himself every time he says he doesn't remember

Either he has altzheimer's or he's lying. Either way, get rid of him!

[Neecy]

19. I hate to be a cynic...

But I think those CAP documents have been thoroughly scrubbed. I wouldn't expect less from the ruthless bastards in charge.

[carolinalady]

20. agree-I think it is a set-up. n/t

[Neecy]

22. it's the timing...

Spincter ignores the letter for almost a month, claiming he didn't receive it, then suddenly reverses himself and agress to make the documents available - after they've had time to scrub 'em.

These people don't make mistakes like letting something that would torpedo this nomination remain in the files.

[Ready4Change]

21. ANd if it shows he was never a member

Then he lied when he included that on his resume, and he is covering that up by saying he has no recollection regarding it. (Or perhaps some Democrat didn't ask the question exactly right.)

[brook]

23. Just check out

the Daily Princetonian. They've done a number of articles.There is no dispute that he belonged. The only dispute is if he 'remembers' belonging. He's a real piece of work.

[upi402]

24. can't 'catch him' on it

if so...