Thanks for posting his actual comments.
Let’s objectively review what Roberts said in response to Orly’s comments.
Orly explains that she has travelled a long way to see him. Then she asserts that there is corruption and criminal activity in the SCOTUS. Then she gives a summary of her case, which is pending on the SCOTUS docket.
Roberts thanks Orly, presumably for her questions/comments. (i.e. He is polite.) He acknowledges that he understands how important the issue is to her. (i.e. He expresses appreciation for her willingness to travel so far to see him.) He doesn’t inflame the situation. (i.e. He doesn’t acknowledge or respond to the claims of corruption.) He establishes trust by attempting to find common ground with her. (i.e. He offers to review any documentation she provides.) Then he sets a boundary with her and effectively ends the conversation. (i.e. He indicates that he can’t discuss pending cases and thanks her again.)
Standard negotiation tactics to diffuse a potentially inflamatory situation! He was very perceptive and especially effective in addressing the issue under the circumstances.
Excellent Chief Justice material.
Unfortunately, I see nothing positive for Orly in that exchange.
I see nothing negative either. I’m shocked that he took all the documents. I imagine out of curiosity he will take a look at them.
I do. There was no other alternatives. She doesn’t drive all night and fly around the country because he is bored.
I agree. If this doesn't prove anything else, it clearly proves that Roberts has excellent judicial temperament. He was absolutely masterful. I have a feeling his experience as a trial attorney was on display here as well.
His performance during his confirmation hearings was exactly like this - he was unflappable, which made it so difficult for the Dems to mount any kind of serious or sustainable challenge.
Let’s objectively review what Roberts said in response to Orly’s comments.
Orly explains that she has travelled a long way to see him. Then she asserts that there is corruption and criminal activity in the SCOTUS. Then she gives a summary of her case, which is pending on the SCOTUS docket.
Roberts thanks Orly, presumably for her questions/comments. (i.e. He is polite.) He acknowledges that he understands how important the issue is to her. (i.e. He expresses appreciation for her willingness to travel so far to see him.) He doesn’t inflame the situation. (i.e. He doesn’t acknowledge or respond to the claims of corruption.) He establishes trust by attempting to find common ground with her. (i.e. He offers to review any documentation she provides.) Then he sets a boundary with her and effectively ends the conversation. (i.e. He indicates that he can’t discuss pending cases and thanks her again.)
Standard negotiation tactics to diffuse a potentially inflamatory situation! He was very perceptive and especially effective in addressing the issue under the circumstances.
Excellent Chief Justice material.
Unfortunately, I see nothing positive for Orly in that exchange.
QFT.