WASHINGTON, D.C.—With the announcement of Associate Justice Stephen Breyer’s pending retirement dominating the current news cycle, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has put forth the following statement: “The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.”
When it was pointed out to Senator McConnell that these were the exact same words he used in 2016 on the day of Antonnin Scalia’s death, McConnell explained, “Yes, and the same principle still applies. We should not have a lame-duck president who is clearly on his way out making such an important decision for the nation.”
The frustrating part to me is that people are pressuring Biden to fulfill a promise he (shouldn't have) made: put a black woman in the seat. Now this doesn't bug me because I'm racist or sexist - but it bugs me because that's exactly what that promise is. It's racist and sexist to choose someone based on race or sex. It shouldn't have been done before, resulting in a lot of white people on the court, and it shouldn't be done now in some weird version of tit-for-tat.
The answer to racism and sexism isn't more racism and sexism.
The frustrating part to me is that people are pressuring Biden to fulfill a promise he (shouldn't have) made: put a black woman in the seat. Now this doesn't bug me because I'm racist or sexist - but it bugs me because that's exactly what that promise is. It's racist and sexist to choose someone based on race or sex.
It shouldn't have been done before, resulting in a lot of white people on the court, and it shouldn't be done now in some weird version of tit-for-tat.
The answer to racism and sexism isn't more racism and sexism.
âReverse racism is a cogent description of affirmative action, only if one considers the cancer of racism to be morally and medically indistinguishable from the therapy we apply to it.â
This is not a sign of strengthâit is a sign of weakness. Trumpâs Republicans have gotten a reliable majority on the Supreme Courtâfor nowâbut they have delegitimized the Senate and the Supreme Court. It is the desperate act of a party that is so far out of favor with the American people it has given up winning elections fairly and is resorting to the tactics of strongmen. That McConnell pushed this confirmation through right before the election, rather than holding the seat open to fire up evangelicals as he did in 2016, suggests he thinks that even evangelicals cannot save the White House this time around.
Sure, let's play the semantics game. Since the Republicans have used every available procedure available to stifle their opposition, then they shouldn't be surprised when the Dems do the same thing back. Court packing isn't illegal, and they may find themselves with the votes and the will to do it.
Personally, I don't think they should (unless they add one seat specifically for Merick Garland), but I also don't think I'll be able to give much credence to their sudden outrage at the oppositions use of the same tactics they have been running amok with for the last decade.
It's pretty clear to me that we need reform in a dozen areas from healthcare, to the selection process for our leaders. It's also clear to me that the nation is not in a place to make the compromises that would be required for that kind of work. So we'll have more of the same for the foreseeable future.
Still buying lottery tickets so that we can immigrate to Canadia... no idea why you haven't yet.
Sure, let's play the semantics game. Since the Republicans have used every available procedure available to stifle their opposition, then they shouldn't be surprised when the Dems do the same thing back. Court packing isn't illegal, and they may find themselves with the votes and the will to do it.
Personally, I don't think they should (unless they add one seat specifically for Merick Garland), but I also don't think I'll be able to give much credence to their sudden outrage at the oppositions use of the same tactics they have been running amok with for the last decade.
It's pretty clear to me that we need reform in a dozen areas from healthcare, to the selection process for our leaders. It's also clear to me that the nation is not in a place to make the compromises that would be required for that kind of work. So we'll have more of the same for the foreseeable future.
Still buying lottery tickets so that we can immigrate to Canadia... no idea why you haven't yet.
I don't have a lot of confidence in our immediate future. But I haven't given up on our long term yet.
But to answer the question: nobody. Nobody is currently packing the courts, because filling vacancies is not court packing. Court packing means expanding the court to create more seats to create a majority of friendly judges.
You're welcome.
It's a bit counter-intuitive, but apparently correct (and specific). I suppose the confusion comes from/with "court-stacking." And of course both major parties have used the misnomer when expedient.
Sure, let's play the semantics game. Since the Republicans have used every available procedure available to stifle their opposition, then they shouldn't be surprised when the Dems do the same thing back. Court packing isn't illegal, and they may find themselves with the votes and the will to do it.
Personally, I don't think they should (unless they add one seat specifically for Merick Garland), but I also don't think I'll be able to give much credence to their sudden outrage at the oppositions use of the same tactics they have been running amok with for the last decade.
It's pretty clear to me that we need reform in a dozen areas from healthcare, to the selection process for our leaders. It's also clear to me that the nation is not in a place to make the compromises that would be required for that kind of work. So we'll have more of the same for the foreseeable future.
Still buying lottery tickets so that we can immigrate to Canadia... no idea why you haven't yet.
But to answer the question: nobody. Nobody is currently packing the courts, because filling vacancies is not court packing. Court packing means expanding the court to create more seats to create a majority of friendly judges.
You're welcome.
Sure, let's play the semantics game. Since the Republicans have used every available procedure available to stifle their opposition, then they shouldn't be surprised when the Dems do the same thing back. Court packing isn't illegal, and they may find themselves with the votes and the will to do it.
Personally, I don't think they should (unless they add one seat specifically for Merick Garland), but I also don't think I'll be able to give much credence to their sudden outrage at the oppositions use of the same tactics they have been running amok with for the last decade.
It's pretty clear to me that we need reform in a dozen areas from healthcare, to the selection process for our leaders. It's also clear to me that the nation is not in a place to make the compromises that would be required for that kind of work. So we'll have more of the same for the foreseeable future.
But to answer the question: nobody. Nobody is currently packing the courts, because filling vacancies is not court packing. Court packing means expanding the court to create more seats to create a majority of friendly judges.
It's very interesting to see KK's thoughts and diction improve so dramatically from the time when s/he first started posting here. How many people have been paid to post under the KarmaKarma username?
Your onto us now.
Clever me!
You have zero credibility here. You should start fresh on another forum or just find another job/hobby.
Posting to this webpage pays well.
You've said that before, but at this point I have to assume you're joking. BillG pointed out that less than 1% of all RP members post here. And many who do post here don't discuss politics. Who would pay to have someone stir up a teacup?
My hunch is that you're one particular longtime participant in this forum (using a different username) with too much time on his hands. Have you grown as much broccoli this year? How's your dog?
I really hope you'll disappear after Trump loses but like a bad case of hemorrhoids I doubt you will.
It's very interesting to see KK's thoughts and diction improve so dramatically from the time when s/he first started posting here. How many people have been paid to post under the KarmaKarma username?
Your onto us now.
Clever me!
You have zero credibility here. You should start fresh on another forum or just find another job/hobby.
It's very interesting to see KK's thoughts and diction improve so dramatically from the time when s/he first started posting here. How many people have been paid to post under the KarmaKarma username?
Your onto us now.
Clever me!
You have zero credibility here. You should start fresh on another forum or just find another job/hobby.
One's religion or lack there of should have absolutely nothing to do with this appointment!
The elephant in the room with regard to religion is abortion, and 73% of Americans don't believe Roe should be overturned. That said, here we are about to confirm another judge with what appears to be (since noone answers questions anymore) opinions that differ from 3 out of 4 Americans?
Religion is an attribute that helps understand the individual. It should not be a primary reason in favor of or in opposition to a judge, but it definitely has something to do with the appointment. If you have any doubts, what do you think would happen if a President nominated a Muslim?
This may come as a shock to you, but there's actually a thing, commonly referred to as the "No Religious Test Clause". This bit of idealism is found in a document commonly referred to as the Constitution.
The elephant in *this* room is you are suggesting racism would play a significant part in the selection of a Justice by a President. Did you have a particular party in mind - a Democrat or Republican President, which might be more susceptible to this influence?
It's very interesting to see KK's thoughts and diction improve so dramatically from the time when s/he first started posting here. How many people have been paid to post under the KarmaKarma username?
