gjhdiver 0 #1 November 19, 2008 With Mark Begich's victory over that old fart Ted Stevens, it's getting closer and closer. Actually, who an I kidding ? With Leiberman back on board and the other independent senator caucusing with the Democrats, they have it already. It's about time. With 110 judicial appointments ready to be filled and no way for GOP obstructionism, it's time to remake the courts. That's the real prize we were fighting for this election. Roll on the Freedom of Choice act too. It's about time for the long overdue push back. I fully expect two of the most liberal (and oldest) members of the Supreme Court to retire now they know they will be replaced by liberal justices half their age. Unlike George W, I expect Obama to actually nominate competent jurists, not his cleaning lady or whoever the fuck she was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #2 November 19, 2008 QuoteI fully expect two of the most liberal (and oldest) members of the Supreme Court to retire now they know they will be replaced by liberal justices half their age. Unlike George W, I expect Obama to actually nominate competent jurists, not his cleaning lady or whoever the fuck she was. It won't change the balance in the SCOTUS however. Let me know when Scalia leaves and I'll throw a party._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #3 November 19, 2008 Quote It won't change the balance in the SCOTUS however. Let me know when Scalia leaves and I'll throw a party. Is Scalia goes, then Clarence Thomas will have to go too. I mean, that man can't do anything without Scalia. I realise that the makeup of the SCOTUS won't change dramatically, but what it will do it cement the liberal wing of it in place for decades. Next after them, the oldest are the conservatives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #4 November 19, 2008 QuoteQuote It won't change the balance in the SCOTUS however. Let me know when Scalia leaves and I'll throw a party. Is Scalia goes, then Clarence Thomas will have to go too. I mean, that man can't do anything without Scalia. I realise that the makeup of the SCOTUS won't change dramatically, but what it will do it cement the liberal wing of it in place for decades. Next after them, the oldest are the conservatives. If Obama gets a 2nd term there is a chance he could replace maybe one of them._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #5 November 20, 2008 Quote Is Scalia goes, then Clarence Thomas will have to go too. I mean, that man can't do anything without Scalia. Anita Hill ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #6 November 20, 2008 QuoteQuoteLet me know when Scalia leaves and I'll throw a party. +1 Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #7 November 20, 2008 Quote Quote Is Scalia goes, then Clarence Thomas will have to go too. I mean, that man can't do anything without Scalia. Anita Hill ? And he couldn't even get that right..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,425 #8 November 20, 2008 >With Mark Begich's victory over that old fart Ted Stevens, it's getting >closer and closer. I hope it doesn't happen. The last thing we need is any political party with absolute power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #9 November 20, 2008 Quote>With Mark Begich's victory over that old fart Ted Stevens, it's getting >closer and closer. I hope it doesn't happen. The last thing we need is any political party with absolute power. It's already happened. With 58 senates seats plus the two independents that caucus with the Democrats, they have the 60 they need. Right now, I think the country does need just one set of hands on the wheel. Shit needs to get done, and done fast. Whether it gets done right is another matter, but when you're up to the ass in alligators, it's not time to be trying to form bipartisan committees to see if you can get a majority in favor of draining the swamp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,425 #10 November 20, 2008 >With 58 senates seats plus the two independents that caucus with the Democrats, >they have the 60 they need. They have 56 seats plus two independents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #11 November 20, 2008 Quote>With 58 senates seats plus the two independents that caucus with the Democrats, >they have the 60 they need. They have 56 seats plus two independents. Incorrect by my counting. Dems currently at 58 with two independents for a total of 60. Minnesota recounting and Georgia to go to a runoff. Getting those would just be the icing on the cake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
gjhdiver 0 #7 November 20, 2008 Quote Quote Is Scalia goes, then Clarence Thomas will have to go too. I mean, that man can't do anything without Scalia. Anita Hill ? And he couldn't even get that right..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,425 #8 November 20, 2008 >With Mark Begich's victory over that old fart Ted Stevens, it's getting >closer and closer. I hope it doesn't happen. The last thing we need is any political party with absolute power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #9 November 20, 2008 Quote>With Mark Begich's victory over that old fart Ted Stevens, it's getting >closer and closer. I hope it doesn't happen. The last thing we need is any political party with absolute power. It's already happened. With 58 senates seats plus the two independents that caucus with the Democrats, they have the 60 they need. Right now, I think the country does need just one set of hands on the wheel. Shit needs to get done, and done fast. Whether it gets done right is another matter, but when you're up to the ass in alligators, it's not time to be trying to form bipartisan committees to see if you can get a majority in favor of draining the swamp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,425 #10 November 20, 2008 >With 58 senates seats plus the two independents that caucus with the Democrats, >they have the 60 they need. They have 56 seats plus two independents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #11 November 20, 2008 Quote>With 58 senates seats plus the two independents that caucus with the Democrats, >they have the 60 they need. They have 56 seats plus two independents. Incorrect by my counting. Dems currently at 58 with two independents for a total of 60. Minnesota recounting and Georgia to go to a runoff. Getting those would just be the icing on the cake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
