Dear Reader (Including everybody who'd just like a time-out),

Maybe it's because I've been getting so much grief from left and right for the alleged sin of "both sides-ism" over the last few years, but Thursday (yesterday for me) was both clarifying and cathartic. Oh, don't get me wrong: It was horrible and possibly tragic for the Court and the country, but it was also oddly — and probably momentarily — liberating, at least for me.

Because, finally, there was a left–right fight about which I am largely un-conflicted. This wasn't a brouhaha about Trump or any of the usual stuff. The issue here was that the Democrats and their abettors in the media simply behaved atrociously.

For example, on Thursday, nearly every conservative and Republican was respectful towards Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, finding her testimony moving and credible. But when Brett Kavanaugh spoke, also movingly and credibly, the instantaneous response from much of the liberal and Democratic chorus was "Ermahgod! Raaaaaapist!" or "How dare he be angry!" or "You can't have a partisan madman like this on the Court!"

Look, I actually agree that ...

September 29 2018

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The Moral-Panic Phase Jonah Goldberg Dear Reader (Including everybody who'd just like a time-out), Maybe it's because I've been getting so much grief from left and right for the alleged sin of "both sides-ism" over the last few years, but Thursday (yesterday for me) was both clarifying and cathartic. Oh, don't get me wrong: It was horrible and possibly tragic for the Court and the country, but it was also oddly — and probably momentarily — liberating, at least for me. Because, finally, there was a left–right fight about which I am largely un-conflicted. This wasn't a brouhaha about Trump or any of the usual stuff. The issue here was that the Democrats and their abettors in the media simply behaved atrociously. For example, on Thursday, nearly every conservative and Republican was respectful towards Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, finding her testimony moving and credible. But when Brett Kavanaugh spoke, also movingly and credibly, the instantaneous response from much of the liberal and Democratic chorus was "Ermahgod! Raaaaaapist!" or "How dare he be angry!" or "You can't have a partisan madman like this on the Court!" Look, I actually agree that ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories The Democrats Have Always Wanted to Destroy Kavanaugh Alexandra DeSanctis Unless new evidence comes to light, their latest effort cannot be allowed to succeed. Jeff Flake's Terrible Idea The Editors Democrats want further delay in the Kavanaugh confirmation vote, and Arizona Senator Jeff Flake gave it to them. Judiciary Committee to Ask White House for FBI Probe of Kavanaugh Allegations Mairead McArdle At Sen. Jeff Flake's request, the Senate Judiciary Committee will ask President Trump to order an FBI probe of the allegations against Judge Kavanaugh. ADVERTISEMENT Republicans Should Not Have Delayed the Kavanaugh Vote Andrew C. McCarthy Republicans gave Democrats the breathing room necessary to come up with more reasons for delay. Do You Pray for Priests? NR Interview Praying for priests is an essential part of living a faithful Christian life. Trump: Kavanaugh Accuser a 'Credible' Witness Mairead McArdle While he praised Christine Blasey Ford Friday, the president said that he has not given any thought to replacing Judge Brett Kavanaugh with another nominee. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 40% TODAY Photo Essays World of Books Cartoons of the Day: September 28, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.