Yes. It is true. In response to questioning from Sen. Sessions at today’s judicial confirmation hearings, Judge Alito said, “He would have to take the Fifth” with regard to a part of the question, invoking his right not to incriminate himself.
The tough question from Sessions that drew the assertion of Constitutional privilege: Judge, who was the better debater, you or your sister who is seated behind you and also a well-known attorney?
Then some banter. Some laughing. Yuck-yuck. Alito delivered an obviously (in my opinion) prepared line — someone actually saw us debating once. He-he.
The point here is not to say Alito has truly invoked the Fifth. Sorry for the misleading title. But the point is it is hard to watch these proceedings. There have been a number of moments that looked awfully staged. I feel like I’m watching a Bush press conference with the troops. Our government has become a circus. An absolute circus.
Do with us what you will, oh one party of control. And by the way. Where can I get my party card. And Elephant armband. And work and travel permits.
