Antonin Scalia Dies

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

Liberals have been waiting for this day for years. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out. I'm guessing Obummer probably nominates the Indian guy from the DC Court that won unanimous approval a few years back, see what MCConnell does with it.

I'm just glad I don't have to listen to the torrent of butthurt about it.

[Voltaire 5,458]

Gary, when I was eight, I begged to stay up late to color in the map in my weekly reader with my red and blue crayon. I majored in political science in college. I had a party for the 2000 election that had guests still there two days later.

I say this to point out that politics used to be very very important to me.

I like you. I find your politics insane, but you are a good man. I would like to give a bit of advice. Advice I followed during the bush years.

Take a breath. Step back. Live your life and don't let crap beyond your control in Washington do that to you. Find the joy around you and ignore the garbage in the media. All it is is a three ring circus to create the illusion that we are still a republic anyway.

The Republican Party I grew up with was fiscally responsible (mostly, that Laffer dillweed's theories were gathering strength). The Dems have always consistently sucked.

 

I use to care about this stuff deeply too. We've had fifteen straight years of presidents who don't care about balancing the budget with another five years on tap. I thought fiscal irresponsibility would collapse the government like a house of cards, instead it seems to slowly deflate like a balloon I blow up for my daughter three days later that still has air in it but isn't worth playing with.

 

The US has hidden strength that can overcome a lot and is more resilient than I gave it credit for. The Wile E. Coyote looking down moment hasn't occurred yet. At least Gary still has a party invested in his world view. John Kasich is all that's left of politicians that share mine. In Michigan, we're fortunate to have Snyder but he's being hammered on this Flint water fiasco.

 

I just sit here overseas being all gloomy and stuff but still fascinated by it all.

[KSB2424 3,172]

The man just died. Had 9 kids and 36 grandkids. Like him or not he served America. I'll wait till Monday to argue who and how to replace him. I'd like to see the politicians and media give the man 24hrs at least. Geez.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,582]

My wife said it best "This has a Grisshm novel written all over it!"

 

And I agree. Can't wait to see the autopsy. Fun days ahead.

[IGotWorms 4,062]

I do think Obama should nominate a relative moderate. It'd be the right thing to do. However I guarantee you the Republicans will throw a temper tantrum regardless

[IGotWorms 4,062]

The man just died. Had 9 kids and 36 grandkids. Like him or not he served America. I'll wait till Monday to argue who and how to replace him. I'd like to see the politicians and media give the man 24hrs at least. Geez.

 

Agree with this as well. Guy's corpse wasn't even cold before the right wing had to get out there trying to block the president from exercising his constitutional power to appoint

[IGotWorms 4,062]

My wife said it best "This has a Grisshm novel written all over it!"

 

And I agree. Can't wait to see the autopsy. Fun days ahead.

 

Can't wait to see the autopsy report? He was 79 years old. He didn't feel well and went to bed and died of a heart attack in his sleep. Oldest story in the book, happens all the time. Fockin' nutbag

[naomi 360]

I think Obama will nominate himself. The perfect end to his narcissistic reign.

He wants to be Secretary General of the UN.

[Big Guy 1,421]

[Frozenbeernuts 2,330]

I do think Obama should nominate a relative moderate. It'd be the right thing to do. However I guarantee you the Republicans will throw a temper tantrum regardless

I agree. I am a democrat but i also believe in balance.

[KSB2424 3,172]

 

Agree with this as well. Guy's corpse wasn't even cold before the right wing had to get out there trying to block the president from exercising his constitutional power to appoint

And immediately on the DNC website there is a fundraising page dedicated to replacing Scalia. Using his death to raise money for themselves. They both do it Worms.

 

The fact is the process of naming a SC Justice takes time. I think they should all (media and politicians) at least give the man 24-48 hrs of respect. There is plenty of time for all this other stuff. Seems weird.

[Mungwater 601]

My wife said it best "This has a Grisshm novel written all over it!"

 

And I agree. Can't wait to see the autopsy. Fun days ahead.

He was an old man who drank like a fish and chain smoked. What do you expect to find?

[hoytdwow 202]

Ridiculous for the repubtards to suggest obummer should not send in a nomination. the lack of objectivity is just farcical

[Thornton Melon 648]

Crap....I figured it'd be Ginsburg who dropped next

[hoytdwow 202]

Crap....I figured it'd be Ginsburg who dropped next

She plans to retire after the election in hopes of a Hillary victory so she can be replaced by another liberal. If a rep wins not sure what she will do

[Reality 3,121]

the lack of objectivity is just farcical

On both sides.

 

The dude just croaked, the banter in this thread is pretty disgusting.

[MDC 7,837]

On both sides.

 

The dude just croaked, the banter in this thread is pretty disgusting.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

On both sides.

 

The dude just croaked, the banter in this thread is pretty disgusting.

 

You would have thought we were talking about a guy who was murdered. He was 79, fat, and a smoker. He had one foot in the grave. Let's not make him out to be some sort of war hero.

 

Scalia was a big proponent of the Constitution. In his honor, follow it. Have the President nominate, Senate vote and move on with life.

[hoytdwow 202]

On both sides.

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Oh? Which dems are suggesting the president shouldn't nominate someone just because it's an election year?

[Reality 3,121]

Fock that piece of ######. This is amazing. Best news of the year.

 

No, really. I'm over the focking moon.

 

Wish he had croaked before he torpedoed action on Global Warming.

HTH

[hoytdwow 202]

Fish McConnell will probably find some cannon fodder junior senators to filibuster a confirmation rather than obstructing the process himself by not scheduling a vote

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

Obama will nominate a moderate. The Republicans will delay, delay, delay and it will be used against them in the November elections.

[peenie 1,949]

calm down white people, no one is putting you in chains.

he'll probably nominate an indian.

[kutulu 1,701]

Obama will nominate a moderate. The Republicans will delay, delay, delay and it will be used against them in the November elections.

that's what I'm thinking...it's seems like a lose lose for the reps. Either way (they win/lose the WH) it really seems like a water shed moment in us politics that will effect the country for years. Will be fascinating to see how the republican race shakes out now after Scalia's passing. Interesting times indeed.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

that's what I'm thinking...it's seems like a lose lose for the reps. Either way (they win/lose the WH) it really seems like a water shed moment in us politics that will effect the country for years. Will be fascinating to see how the republican race shakes out now after Scalia's passing. Interesting times indeed.

 

I think that it will have an impact on the Dems as well. I think that this is a bit of a boost for Clinton in that it can be a rallying cry against the obstructionist Republicans.

[kutulu 1,701]

 

I think that it will have an impact on the Dems as well. I think that this is a bit of a boost for Clinton in that it can be a rallying cry against the obstructionist Republicans.

I was wondering how it would impact the dem race. Seems to me they should try to stay out of the fray and let Obama fight the fight. Course they're a couple of dumb shittes and will probably fock the wet dream up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

I was wondering how it would impact the dem race. Seems to me they should try to stay out of the fray and let Obama fight the fight. Course they're a couple of dumb shittes and will probably fock the wet dream up.

 

 

I think it might even help Bloomberg. Dems and Reps battle it out. Meanwhile, even less gets done. People get p!ssed at the established parties. Bloomberg comes in as white knight independent. Moderates eat it up.

[kutulu 1,701]

I don't see it but who knows

 

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/02/14/what_a_bloomberg_run_might_look_like_129641.html

[Mungwater 601]

I don't see it but who knows

 

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/02/14/what_a_bloomberg_run_might_look_like_129641.html

I like how they mention Texas. He'd be better off not even trying, given his stance on guns. Just save his money for another state.

[TimmySmith 2,783]

Obama's 1st nominee will not be a moderate. He/she will be an activist. The 2nd will be a moderate, and it will be a huge moment for both sides. The reality of the SC is you never quite know which way a judge will go, except for women, you get what you get with them. I doubt Obama will nominate one as he has 2 of them already. I will make a wager with anyone that the 2nd nominee will be black.

[IGotWorms 4,062]

I was wondering how it would impact the dem race. Seems to me they should try to stay out of the fray and let Obama fight the fight. Course they're a couple of dumb shittes and will probably fock the wet dream up.

 

 

 

 

I agree, they should stay out. Of course Obama can and should appoint a new justice. Beyond that stay out of it

[hoytdwow 202]

Obama's 1st nominee will not be a moderate. He/she will be an activist.

Why would he do this? He has the tards by the balls and a perfect moderate already lined up in Srinivasan, who is widely respected and was unanimously confirmed for his federal seat

[IGotWorms 4,062]

Why would he do this? He has the tards by the balls and a perfect moderate already lined up in Srinivasan, who is widely respected and was unanimously confirmed for his federal seat

Timmy is consistently stupid and wrong. HTH

 

Sometimes you might nominate an ideologue first so your second guy seems not so bad in comparison. Kinda like when George W nominated the lady from down the hall as his first choice so Alito seemed like a good option since he was at least competent and qualified.

 

But I don't think that's the situation here. Obama will go straight to a should-be consensus choice and then demand the republicans quit obstructing. Republicans will try to come up with some reason this person supposedly isn't fit but it will ring hollow.

[hoytdwow 202]

Timmy is consistently stupid and wrong. HTH

 

Sometimes you might nominate an ideologue first so your second guy seems not so bad in comparison. Kinda like when George W nominated the lady from down the hall as his first choice so Alito seemed like a good option since he was at least competent and qualified.

 

But I don't think that's the situation here. Obama will go straight to a should-be consensus choice and then demand the republicans quit obstructing. Republicans will try to come up with some reason this person supposedly isn't fit but it will ring hollow.

That's what I'm saying with Srinivasan. They unanimously confirmed him a few years ago and would look like idiots if they suddenly didn't back him. Obama already holds the high ground

[IGotWorms 4,062]

That's what I'm saying with Srinivasan. They unanimously confirmed him a few years ago and would look like idiots if they suddenly didn't back him. Obama already holds the high ground

They'll say "well yeah but that wasn't for the SUPREME COURT". Everyone will roll their eyes

[Voltaire 5,458]

That's what I'm saying with Srinivasan. They unanimously confirmed him a few years ago and would look like idiots if they suddenly didn't back him. Obama already holds the high ground

It's McConnell and he'll stall anyways. He doesn't mind looking hypocritical if it suits his purpose. Reid the same way, it's bipartisan. They've both happily exchanged each other's talking points in reverse depending on the situation. It's predictable and it's all political poker.

[Voltaire 5,458]

I'm thinking how this works...

 

The GOP is almost surely going to lose some seats in 2016. They're really playing defense with so disproportionately many of their own up for re-election than the Dems.

 

If Obummer nominates a liberal, McConnell rejects the choice.

 

But if Obummer nominates a moderate, that may work... stall... see how the election turns out in November then confirm or reject the nominee in the two month lame duck session before Hillary/Trump get sworn in depending on who wins. Because if Hillary wins, they're a lot better off with a moderate than seeing what she comes up with next term in what will surely be a more Dem friendly or majority Senate. Meanwhile, if Trump wins, fock that nominee - rejected.

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

The republicans will overplay their hand and end up looking like obstructionist jagoffs; just like always.

[Voltaire 5,458]

The republicans will overplay their hand and end up looking like obstructionist jagoffs; just like always.

The stakes are obscenely high on this one. An Obummer SCOTUS nominee to replace Scalia is once in a career "must fall on their swords" moment and they absolutely won't mind doing so.

[Chronic Husker 86]

What if Obama appoints Bill Clinton?

 

 

I don't see it happening but the shizzstorm would be awesome.