the justice has left the house...

what i did expect: the comments and questions that were shot down.
what i didn’t expect: the absolutely tense atmosphere.

at one point, after a couple comments had put everyone on edge, there was a very loud and long screech from one of the microphones. it was totally ominous. everyone went silent, fearing the worst. i think it’s one of the most awkward, and certainly the most tense gatherings of this size that i’ve ever been in.