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11. I think Leahy did a wonderful job

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Wed May 1, 2019, 11:23 AM

May 2019

of showing Barr's inconsistencies. Barr was clearly flustered, trying to avoid the questions and searching for excuses.

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Leahy and Feinstein are getting old. [View all] mobeau69 May 2019 OP

Was just thinking the same thing ksoze May 2019 #1

They were pretty useless. Just like with Kavanaugh. sarabelle May 2019 #66

Actually no. He is right on target and holding Barr's feet to the fire. Knock off the blatant ageism hlthe2b May 2019 #2

Come on! Different talents required to excel in different positions. mobeau69 May 2019 #19

yet YOU boil it all down to age. How damned ugly, mobeau69. Shameful hlthe2b May 2019 #20

Would it be better if mobeau69 had instead said they suck at their job? mr_lebowski May 2019 #23

Do you really need an answer to that, mr_lebowski? Really? What bullshit to suggest hlthe2b May 2019 #25

*I* didn't *suggest* anything, I merely asked a rhetorical question ... (nt) mr_lebowski May 2019 #28

No. But I believe in science and the science of aging. mobeau69 May 2019 #27

Obviously not, given you fail to appreciate that aging varies dramatically among individuals hlthe2b May 2019 #31

You seem to concede that ageing CAN affect some individuals adversely. Demit May 2019 #49

Lack of of experience, training, practice, and qualifications affects far more. hlthe2b May 2019 #51

As does Youth and Inexperience (affect some individuals adversely). Can YOU deny THAT? hlthe2b May 2019 #52

Good grief. I missed where the subject turned to youth and inexperience. Demit May 2019 #53

Oh, no... Ageism is just fine apparently. Good gawd. So, now we can't talk about the flip side hlthe2b May 2019 #55

So that would make the flip side of ageism...youthism? Demit May 2019 #60

Your attempts to excuse the outrageous ageism demonstrated on this thread is noted but ineffectual hlthe2b May 2019 #62

"aging varies dramatically among individuals." Your words. Demit May 2019 #69

Yes... And? You keep deflecting from that. hlthe2b May 2019 #71

That's a relief, that you're done. Having to point out what you said was getting old. Demit May 2019 #72

I never denied what I said.. you fail to make any point. hlthe2b May 2019 #73

Good points. Those opposed to "ageism" should have no problem approving 18 MarcA May 2019 #70

You shouldn't have said that lunatica May 2019 #38

Agree, but the problem is, he mumbles so much, I can't understand half of what he is saying. vsrazdem May 2019 #39

It would be more appropriate if you commented on DURHAM D May 2019 #3

Ditto that...... a kennedy May 2019 #6

Grassley was very shaky BeyondGeography May 2019 #7

So you agree, age can be a consideration. mobeau69 May 2019 #21

No. DURHAM D May 2019 #24

Wasn't "attacking" anyone. Just stated my honest opinion. mobeau69 May 2019 #50

Bravo Kilgore May 2019 #77

+1 geardaddy May 2019 #61

Leahy got under Barr's skin in a big way BeyondGeography May 2019 #4

+1 Chin music May 2019 #35

I just told my husband this marlakay May 2019 #5

It isn't her age. She's not an attorney so is always more reticent. She was prepared, however hlthe2b May 2019 #8

I like them both and I didn't see Leahy marlakay May 2019 #10

This is not the time or venue for "fire" StarfishSaver May 2019 #34

I hope Kamala is there. I wan't to hear her question him. vsrazdem May 2019 #41

Leave age out of it. If you don't like how they handled Bar - fine... Joe941 May 2019 #59

Quit. Just quit. LakeArenal May 2019 #9

I think Leahy did a wonderful job Sunsky May 2019 #11

And they have so much experience...wasup with that? Boxerfan May 2019 #12

So science is ageist? awesomerwb1 May 2019 #13

Or others like Whitehouse now! Succinct and effective. Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #15

And specific proof that these individuals are treestar May 2019 #18

they aren't about to address the lack of factual basis for this...but yes, it is totally lacking hlthe2b May 2019 #22

Also have proven the brain is plastic emmaverybo May 2019 #74

My dear Mobeau, don't you know you can't make Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #14

This comment really surprises me coming from you. lunatica May 2019 #40

I was referring to the word old. Can't say that here Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #57

OK. I misunderstood your comment and I apologize lunatica May 2019 #58

Thanks. Probably not a good day for me to be here. Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #63

The Trump issue is stretching everyone's patience to the breaking point lunatica May 2019 #64

Yes Lunatica ! For me, I was stupid to put all my hopes on Mueller report. Geez Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #75

You aren't alone... hlthe2b May 2019 #81

I thought they were both excellent karynnj May 2019 #16

If they were younger they would still get called weak treestar May 2019 #17

Leahy is great. WeekiWater May 2019 #26

They've both been excellent StarfishSaver May 2019 #29

As an old woman, I am growing weary of the constant age bashing going on here. redstatebluegirl May 2019 #30

Agreed.... LovingA2andMI May 2019 #32

My mind works just fine thank you very much. redstatebluegirl May 2019 #33

I'm right there with you. lunatica May 2019 #43

I'm a member of your team, too, redstatebluegirl. pazzyanne May 2019 #76

It's not bashing. Its just a fact of life (as you point out). mobeau69 May 2019 #37

Then I suggest you go to a doctor for a checkup lunatica May 2019 #48

Hiking and questioning are rather different. nolabear May 2019 #56

I am so with you on this post. llmart May 2019 #45

Good these folks still around because there's a certain segregation emmaverybo May 2019 #68

I am so sorry! Everyone should feel welcome on a progressive discussion forum. Glimmer of Hope May 2019 #78

They did very well. AND they have seniority, which is extremely important in the Senate. highplainsdem May 2019 #36

Did you listen to their questions? lamp_shade May 2019 #42

I tried but it was a little difficult. I'm old and my hearing ain't what is used to be! mobeau69 May 2019 #46

Both senators have excellent staffers. nt oasis May 2019 #44

Pre-pubescent doctors and tween lawyers would be fab! LanternWaste May 2019 #47

As will you, one day, if you are lucky. MineralMan May 2019 #54

People tend to do that emmaverybo May 2019 #65

You think age is impairing their ability to do their jobs. ismnotwasm May 2019 #67

I just think they are from a generation that finds it distasteful to act like an ass in public. walkingman May 2019 #79

I did not watch any of the hearings today, PoindexterOglethorpe May 2019 #80