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    ‘Truth Is Confirmed by Inspection and Delay’

    Discoverable facts relevant to the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh remain uncovered.
    by Conor Friedersdorf Sep 28, 2018 3 minutes
    Source: Reuters

    The Roman historian Tacitus wrote that “truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.” After watching Christine Blasey Ford testify about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and watching him defend himself against her sexual assault allegations, I remain unequipped to confirm the truth of what happened.

    If forced to wager $500 on the proposition, “Does Ford believe she is telling the truth?” I’d confidently bet yes. Compelled to bet instead on the question,

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