twa Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 My comments were not about Scalia, but about Cruz. so were mine , you do not define other's heroes typical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 so were mine , you do not define other's heroes typical Ohhhhhh, nice, I see what you did. Incorrect, not what Cruz meant, but you keep thinking that. And, your response is typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 You do not define what others mean either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 If there are four republican justices and four democratic justices how do they make a decision during a tied court case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 If there are four republican justices and four democratic justices how do they make a decision during a tied court case the lower court ruling stands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 If there are four republican justices and four democratic justices how do they make a decision during a tied court caseCage-match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Justice Scalia was never one to mince words or shy away from saying exactly what he believed - no matter how controversial or insensitive. So in his honor, we should keep it real. Man was a bigot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 In honor of the late Justice Scalia, I've made modest donations to the following organizations: Black Lives Matter The Drug Policy Alliance NARAL The Sierra Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Does the middle care? Honest question The middle will hold its nose and vote for the least worst option. This already is providing opportunity for some candidates to give more reasons why they are unfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 OMG! How will Clarence Uncle Thomas know what positions he's supposed to take on the issues now? You're obsessed with race lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Seeing people and politicians online say how they admire Scalia's adherence to the constitution, and in the same sentence, say Pres. Obama should not appoint a nominee. I hate politics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 GOP Senators already united about blocking any Obama appointee, apparently. I think the prospect of blocking appointees for a full year has to hurt them politically, at least a little, in November. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Justice Scalia was never one to mince words or shy away from saying exactly what he believed - no matter how controversial or insensitive. So in his honor, we should keep it real. Man was a bigot. Bigot is being too nice. He should've been alive in the 15th century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Seeing people and politicians online say how they admire Scalia's adherence to the constitution, and in the same sentence, say Pres. Obama should not appoint a nominee. I hate politics Politics are awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney B Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 You're obsessed with race lol He's obsessed with race the same way short people are obsessed with height. They know that it has a disproportionate influence on most every part of their life, and the statistics are there to back up the claim, tall dude. I'd just like to thank Justice Scalia for serving his country all these years, and now more than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 GOP Senators already united about blocking any Obama appointee, apparently. I think the prospect of blocking appointees for a full year has to hurt them politically, at least a little, in November. Right? Srinivasan was confirmed UNANIMOUSLY by this Senate a relatively short time ago. Opposing him for the Supreme Court instantly turns every GOP senator in a blue or balanced state into an extremely visible and vulnerable partisan hack, ripe for ejection from office at the next election. Anything more than a token short-term stand followed by confirmation would be a likely suicide mission for several of them. A long GOP filibuster will not only probably fail to get Sri confirmed and put Senate seats at unnecessarily elevated risk, but will also hurt the GOP's 2016 presidential election hopes (provided they don't realize a Cruz or Trump nomination is already an automatic loss). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdlives Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 GOP Senators already united about blocking any Obama appointee, apparently. I think the prospect of blocking appointees for a full year has to hurt them politically, at least a little, in November. Right? It would be the most un-American thing they could do, and quite frankly, if I'm on the other side of the isle, that is how I would frame the discussion. McConnells argument that it would allow the people to help decide the choice is absurd.The people decided in 2012. McConnell just doesn't like the choice they made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Rest in Peace. I'll miss your dissents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Big news. I had difficulties with many of his decisions and disagreed with him often. Still, I don't wish him or his family ill. Hopefully, they can all find peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I didn't agree with him very often but I respect how effective he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 He was also a very talented legal writer from what I understand (and based on the opinions of some lawyers who I respect) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHOPSkins Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 RIP The country will miss you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazzaro703 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Have no love for Obama at all but last time I checked our law says the president appoints judges. What foolishness for Reps to already come out and say they will block any appointed judges. Do they assume they have the election for president already locked up? If they lose the democratic president could appoint someone who the might deem far worse. Should have seen who was appointed first before opening their mouths. Maybe Obama appoints someone towards the middle and like I said before, unless they know for sure they have the election for president locked up maybe they should consider accepting whomever Obama appoints or get a worse option. I actually hope Obama appoints the farthest leaning republican judge possible so we can either see them backtrack or stubbornly still refuse and be shown for the fools that they are. Then have Obama revoke it just to prove a point. Then again our elected officials did the same thing in 1988 rejecting the first 2 justices appointed by RR so it's funny to see the left act like the reps coming out saying they will reject anyone appointed is some huge crime. I have an idea, how about we wait and see whom is appointed before making any decisions. Really getting sick and tired of both sides of the aisle who are all one in the same all things aside. Two wings on the same bird is the best way to describe them. I hope Justice Scalia, family and friends find peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 He was also a very talented legal writer from what I understand (and based on the opinions of some lawyers who I respect) His opinions are surprisingly readable even for a layman like me. He was entertaining. A good interview too. He's absolutely deserving of respect even though I couldn't stand his jurisprudence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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