Antonin Scalia Dies

[Voltaire 5,454]

What if Obama appoints Bill Clinton?

 

 

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

My worst nightmare. I consider that bet un-loseable.

[TimmySmith 2,783]

Timmy is consistently stupid and wrong. HTH

 

Another insult. Use your words counselor. Plus I am always right when you disagree.

[wiffleball 4,797]

In a brilliant strategic move, Obama will soon Name Donald Trump As the next member of SCOTUS. Paving the way for Hilary To become president.

[IGotWorms 4,062]

Another insult. Use your words counselor. Plus I am always right when you disagree.

Link?

[IGotWorms 4,062]

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.

Bump for timmy, poor fella's too dumb to see these words

[Mike Honcho 5,412]

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.

 

 

KSB is right. The man just died and is spending his first day of the rest of eternity in the pits of hell---have some respect.

[drobeski 3,061]

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

he'll probably nominate an indian.

racist much, you should stop using racism as a crutch. Maybe you'll grow up and get a job.

[drobeski 3,061]

Was it bill or Hillary that was disbarred ?

[Mike Honcho 5,412]

Was it bill or Hillary that was disbarred ?

 

Good question, Simple Jack, way to stay on point.

[drobeski 3,061]

 

Good question, Simple Jack, way to stay on point.

could they serve if they were ? Someone brought the Clinton's up, not me captain kunthead

You can't quit me

[Mike Honcho 5,412]

could they serve if they were ? Someone brought the Clinton's up, not me captain kunthead

You can't quit me

 

So you don't know which Clinton was disbarred, or the fact that it wouldn't disqualify them from being on the SCOTUS....thanks for clearing that up Simple Jack

[wiffleball 4,797]

Justice Scalia's brother ESPN personality Chris Berman Has expressed his regret.

[Big Guy 1,421]

racist much, you should stop using racism as a crutch. Maybe you'll grow up and get a job.

 

Yeah Peeners.....I wouldn't be slightly annoyed by what you said if "YOU PEOPLE" wouldn't always biotch.

[gocolts 300]

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.

I do not really think I have a party. I HATE the GOP more than the Democrats at this point. Sure, there are a few GOPers I am okay with, but I am not nearly as excited about Cruz as I was when this whole thing started.

[KSB2424 3,172]

 

 

KSB is right. The man just died and is spending his first day of the rest of eternity in the pits of hell---have some respect.

I realize you're being facetious, but seriously. I heard he died yesterday, turned on the news and all everybody was talking about was the politics of it all. That is obviously important but damn. I didn't see one news piece on the man himself, his career, legacy, nothing.

 

It was weird. Wether you agree or disagree with his 'politics'.

[Mungwater 601]

I realize you're being facetious, but seriously. I heard he died yesterday, turned on the news and all everybody was talking about was the politics of it all. That is obviously important but damn. I didn't see one news piece on the man himself, his career, legacy, nothing.

 

It was weird. Wether you agree or disagree with his 'politics'.

Now that you mention it, you're right. Whether or not you agree with him, the guy was a Supreme Court justice, it's pretty impressive. I would be interested in more about his life than his politics. I'm sure his family would like that too.

[Big Guy 1,421]

http://johnmichaelchambers.com/scalia-and-the-season-of-treason/

 

[Saint Elistan 106]

HTH

 

Still focking elated.

[IGotWorms 4,062]

Now that you mention it, you're right. Whether or not you agree with him, the guy was a Supreme Court justice, it's pretty impressive. I would be interested in more about his life than his politics. I'm sure his family would like that too.

I think it's in very poor taste the people that are trashing him. He wasn't my favorite but he was definitely a distinguished and influential jurist. Let's focus on that for a few days before dancing on his grave or preemptive it declaring that the president somehow can't exercise the power granted to him under the Constitution.

[Mike Honcho 5,412]

I think it's in very poor taste the people that are trashing him. He wasn't my favorite but he was definitely a distinguished and influential jurist. Let's focus on that for a few days before dancing on his grave or preemptive it declaring that the president somehow can't exercise the power granted to him under the Constitution.

 

'dancing on his grave'....wrong verb.

[IGotWorms 4,062]

 

'dancing on his grave'....wrong verb.

That too

[Hardcore troubadour 15,908]

Why is he such a great legal mind? Everyone knew exactly which way he was going to vote on any case that came before the court. Save the accolades for people that actually used their minds instead of always falling back on ideology. He could be replaced by any other conservative and the outcomes would have all been the same. A lot of hot air and a vote everyone could see coming a mile away.

[IGotWorms 4,062]

Why is he such a great legal mind? Everyone knew exactly which way he was going to vote on any case that came before the court. Save the accolades for people that actually used their minds instead of always falling back on ideology. He could be replaced by any other conservative and the outcomes would have all been the same. A lot of hot air and a vote everyone could see coming a mile away.

Towards the end, sure. But he was quite influential in the 80s and 90s

[Mike Honcho 5,412]

Towards the end, sure. But he was quite influential in the 80s and 90s

 

So was MTV, but that was a long time ago.

[IGotWorms 4,062]

 

So was MTV, but that was a long time ago.

Yep, it was. But we're reflecting about the man's whole life here.

 

Ever heard of a little thing called "perspective"?

[hoytdwow 202]

I realize you're being facetious, but seriously. I heard he died yesterday, turned on the news and all everybody was talking about was the politics of it all. That is obviously important but damn. I didn't see one news piece on the man himself, his career, legacy, nothing.

 

It was weird. Wether you agree or disagree with his 'politics'.

Well he was kind of a Kunt

[drobeski 3,061]

Lotta vile hate from the liberals here. Can't say I'm surprised the fruitcake warmers would behave this way....its how they were raised.

[MDC 7,835]

Lotta vile hate from the liberals here. Can't say I'm surprised the fruitcake warmers would behave this way....its how they were raised.

From the guy who creamed his shorts over Benghazi.

[Mike Honcho 5,412]

Yep, it was. But we're reflecting about the man's whole life here.

Ever heard of a little thing called "perspective"?

I believe my "perspecitve" on his entire life and legacy is spot on, honestly, I should be complimented for my restraint in this thread.

[drobeski 3,061]

Well he was kind of a Kunt

why because his rulings were all based on the Constitution ? Isn't that their job ?

 

Why do liberals hate the Constitution ?

[hoytdwow 202]

why because his rulings were all based on the Constitution ? Isn't that their job ?

 

Why do liberals hate the Constitution ?

The founders meant for the constitution to constantly evolve.

 

I know this would require reading on your part, but try to expand your horizons! HTH

[Thornton Melon 648]

The founders meant for the constitution to constantly evolve.

 

I know this would require reading on your part, but try to expand your horizons! HTH

Evolved to the point that the federal gubmint is involved in virtually every aspect of our daily lives? Where would one read this?

[hoytdwow 202]

Evolved to the point that the federal gubmint is involved in virtually every aspect of our daily lives? Where would one read this?

Nice try. Not what I said. Srsly read Jefferson

[mobb_deep 920]

I think its amusing that the republicans want Obama to leave the decision to the next president. Why in the fock would he do that? No one would really expect a republican pres to do the same in the same situation.

It's so funny how constitutionalists hate the constitution when it isn't convenient for them. It's pretty focking clear what the document says. the president "shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Judges of the Supreme Court". Not he "can" appoint, but he "shall" appoint. It is his and only his responsibility to do so, before he leaves office. Anything else would be unconstitutional.

[cbfalcon 827]

It's complete BS that Obama would try and nominate a judge when he only has a year left. Lame duck, and all. In fact, he shouldn't really be allowed to do anything at all this year. It's not fair to the next president. And in truth, last year he was on the precipice of only having a year left, so he shouldn't have worked then either. 2014 is borderline, as he was obviously on his way out, as the Presidency isn't permanent. And so many of the things he did even back then will have ramifications beyond his term.

[naomi 360]

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'd be curious how this assertion really shakes out. I could see that with Sotomayor, and probably Kagan to a large degree, but otherwise, it just sounds like an arbitrary criticism (because they're there to discern and honor precedent and decipher established intent, not rule...this is bascally saying the chicks don't actually do the job how it's meant to be done).

[naomi 360]

Good Scalia quote:

 

“It is not of special importance to me what the law says about marriage. It is of overwhelming importance, however, who it is that rules me. Today’s decree says that my Ruler, and the Ruler of 320 million Americans coast-to-coast, is a majority of the nine lawyers on the Supreme Court. The opinion in these cases is the furthest extension in fact—and the furthest extension one can even imagine—of the Court’s claimed power to create ‘liberties’ that the Constitution and its Amendments neglect to mention. This practice of constitutional revision by an unelected committee of nine, always accompanied (as it is today) by extravagant praise of liberty, robs the People of the most important liberty they asserted in the Declaration of Independence and won in the Revolution of 1776: the freedom to govern themselves.”

[Big Guy 1,421]

SCALIA FOUND DEAD WITH 'PILLOW OVER HEAD

 

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Texas-ranch-owner-recalls-Scalia-s-last-hours-6830372.php

[jerryskids 7,054]

I believe my "perspecitve" on his entire life and legacy is spot on, honestly, I should be complimented for my restraint in this thread.

 

Congrats for being an adult.

[Saint Elistan 106]

Good Scalia quote:

 

“It is not of special importance to me what the law says about marriage. It is of overwhelming importance, however, who it is that rules me. Today’s decree says that my Ruler, and the Ruler of 320 million Americans coast-to-coast, is a majority of the nine lawyers on the Supreme Court. The opinion in these cases is the furthest extension in fact—and the furthest extension one can even imagine—of the Court’s claimed power to create ‘liberties’ that the Constitution and its Amendments neglect to mention. This practice of constitutional revision by an unelected committee of nine, always accompanied (as it is today) by extravagant praise of liberty, robs the People of the most important liberty they asserted in the Declaration of Independence and won in the Revolution of 1776: the freedom to govern themselves.”

 

As he votes against equality.