But Why Would Putin Choose Kavanaugh?

In my previous post, I proposed a, very speculative, theory that Putin had set the wheels in motion to nominate Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court.  (As pointed out in the comments, Justice Kennedy's son worked for Alfa Bank (often implicated in money laundering schemes and overall Russian intrigue).).

All good fun, eh?

But if Putin was behind this nomination, why would he push for such a gigantic jerk?  Why would Republicans continue to push for Kavanaugh?  If this man is on the USSC, he will be a huge stain on the reputation of one of the main branch of the US government.

But whether you are a Russian tyrant or an Ayn Rand libertarian, you don't want the US government to work.  You want people to lose faith in their country's institutions.  There is no better person to accomplish this goal with regards the presidency than Trump.  And it would be nigh on impossible to find someone more capable of destroying faith in the USSC than Kavanaugh.

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Is Putin about to add to his collection of Americans occupying high office?

Those wise in the ways of the Russian GRU (nee' KGB) regularly opine that Donald Trump is the exemplar of the person the GRU would target.  This exposure is due to Trump's known sexual misadventures and financial difficulties following his multiple bankruptcies.

Brett Kavanaugh, the nominee of the Manchurian President (or should that be the Siberian President?) to the US Supreme Court outdoes Trump when it comes to fracture seams Putin could lever open.  He had debts that were mysteriously paid off just before his confirmation hearing.  As for sexual misadventures, as of today, he has one actual accusation of attempted rape come out of his closet and several murmurings of more.  He has a history of alcohol abuse.  And an apparent gambling addiction.

It would be hard to think of someone who could tick more of Vlad's boxes.  Which brings a question to mind.  Trump made a big deal during the election of  a list from which he would draw Supreme Court nominees.  Kavanaugh wasn't on this list.  Much is made of Kavanaugh's strange view that the US President is above the law and that this is the primary reason for his nomination.  Didn't the Kennedy resignation and the Kavanaugh nomination get started in motion after the Helsinki Summit?    Kavanaugh only has one vote and that is a pretty thin shield for Trump to stand behind.What if this nomination is Putin's play to get a seat on the US Supreme Court?

A couple of years ago this suggestion might seem out of left field.  Perhaps it will be today.  But the 2016 election should have taught us that the previously implausible might be the most likely

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Well at least Lougheed's legacy is safe

Is this the kind of leadership a Kenny government will bring?

Alberta’s loyalty to Canada may be waning after the justice system dealt a blow to the province’s pipeline plans. At least that’s what Jason Kenney, leader of Alberta’s United Conservative Party, told CTV’s Don Martin on Power Play Wednesday.

The TMX court decision is disappointing and caused a construction delay.  But does a "leader" automatically opt for threats?  Particularly a past member of the government largely responsible for the NEB mess?

The negotiations during the NEP were tense and anger at Ottawa was very real.  But did Peter Lougheed ever threaten to leave or cut off the rest of Canada?  Not that I am aware of.Recommend this Post