Should Brett Kavanaugh SCOTUS Nomination Continue?

[Final-Fan]

NightlyPoe said:

Final-Fan said:

In that case, before you go, I was wondering, were you two arguing over whether Kavanaugh's language was threatening in general, or personally threatening?  Given the context you quoted it sounds like he was using politically threatening language, which would not be directed at Ford or really any individual.  That said, it's still unacceptable in a prepared speech coming from a guy who wants to be a Supreme Court justice. 

I posted Kavanaugh's remarks because the context makes it obvious Kavanaugh was not threatening anyone in the first place.  He was bemoaning the nomination process itself and the personal destruction that Democrats routinely employ stating that the lack of civility will surely be employed against Democrat nominees in the future.  He condemns the process as it will make people hesitant to serve and says that he fears for the future because of it.  He then goes on to reaffirm that he will be a fair and independent judge.

The only way to find a threat in there is to take the single sentence out of context from the whole message.

For the record, I don't agree with Kavanaugh's conclusion that Republicans will use these levels of smear tactics in the future.  If they have the power and desire to stop someone, they'll just do it like they did with Garland.  No need to destroy the man, just don't vote for him.  At worst, point to some controversial writings or opinions as justification (which is fair game).  If they don't have the power or it's early in a presidential term, the person just slides on through, probably with Lindsey Graham's vote.  Graham's taking over the judiciary committee probably benefits future Democrat nominees if any happen while he's still there.  Graham has long been a stickler about treating nominees fairly and prides himself on having voted for Kagan and Sotomayor.  That's actually the reason he was so angry during the Kavanaugh hearings.  Until a couple months ago, he was mostly known as McCain's disciple.  The lack of decorum offended him.  At the least, it's hard to see Republicans engaging in scorched earth tactics while Graham has the gavel.

However, Kavanaugh's analysis being arguably incorrect does not make it any more of a threat.  It is still merely a prediction on his part that he doesn't wish to see happen.

Also, I don't mind responding to others.  I just don't feel like engaging with someone who is threatening to try and affect my standing with the moderators and posting privileges.  If you want to talk, that's fine.

Is it your position that smears against nominees in a confirmation hearing are more corrosive to the process than entirely blocking nominees from getting a confirmation hearing in the first place?