When I first posted this, Kavanaugh was still a nominee. Now it seems some evidence suppression may have been going on. Of course, nothing to see here.
More accusations. And cries for impeachment. Sure….

Amidst all the political maneuvering, there is a sad and familiar story to be told. Because it’s a woman thing, the matter will be given all the consideration it deserves and then all the men in the room will give a wink and a nod and breathe a collective sigh of relief.  Because they all know in the deepest recesses of their souls, the guy in the hot seat is Everyman. Nothing about Kavanaugh’s behavior is unprecedented. How many rich white males go to all boys private schools and lust after anything with a heart beat.

The problem is easy to explain, but difficult to comprehend. Humans are cruel more than kind. A young male surrounded by other young males form a special bond that is lasting and formative. They never forget their school days and their chums. They all share a common philosophy: get what you can, all you can, whenever you want. After all, you’re entitled. If this wreaks of sour grapes, there is some of that. Everybody wants a piece of the rich pie but not everyone has access to the sweet life the way these kids have. Look no further than the White House to catch a glimpse of the inbred dysfunction exhibited by dear leader. Same fraternity.

Women do not share that kind of comeraderie. The mentality is different when you’re the prey. Have to be ever vigilant at the water hole. One eye open, never get complacent. Because like the antelope on the Serenghetti, your ass is dinner if you fail to be aware of your surroundings. It is rare that any woman makes it past puberty without some kind of incident. The only men who share a glimpse of this mentality are those molested by priests. It’s the same violation, but somehow these now men are seen as greater victims than female rape victims. I certainly cannot recall one of these men being asked if maybe they are mistaken. Maybe it was a different priest who looks just like the guy you’re now accusing. Maybe you should have avoided the sacramental wine. Toxic waste.

To be fair, the altar boys were cultivated. Their parents sent them to church for salvation only to become victims of a sick priest’s deviance. Rape victims don’t get that kind of personal touch. Cultivation not required, only accessibility. Professor Ford was where she should not have been all those years ago. Just like those boys should never have been in church. But it probably wasn’t the first time she went to a party like that because that’s what she and her friends did. The water had always been clear and fresh and maybe just maybe she failed to keep that one eye open. And her ass became dinner.

No matter the years removed, the high brow education and degrees, the learning that comes from what only experiences can teach, Brett Kavanaugh is still the same human being who took advantage of an opportunity to overpower another human being because he felt entitled to do so. No wonder Trump refers to him as “one of the finest human beings I’ve ever met.” Same fraternity.

So I both hope and dread that Professor Ford shares her experience of Brett Kavanaugh with all those aged white guys who will give the matter all the consideration it deserves. Wink. Toxic waste.

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