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Associate Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead of apparent natural causes Saturday on a luxury resort in West Texas, federal officials said. Scalia, 79, was a guest at the Cibolo Creek Ranch, a resort in the Big Bend region south of Marfa. According to a report, Scalia arrived at the ranch on Friday and attended a private party with about 40 people. When he did not appear for breakfast, a person associated with the ranch went to his room and found a body.
Whoa, I'm not an American but this is big new for the SC right? Does Obama have time to get in somebody better?
By rossonero Go To PostDoes Obama have time to get in somebody better?
The Senate needs to consent. They will not.
They don't have to consent ever, for the matter. It can last years, until the Senate majority changes, if we go by the Republicans' attitude since 2010.
I've said what I felt about people like Scalia and Thomas on the supreme court in the politics thread. It's certainly upsetting to have these hateful people make decisions for a country that's trying to move forward, but since the court is the least representative branch of the government, I can't in good conscience say that they shouldn't be on the bench.
For better or worse, they represent a sizeable part of the electorate. An ugly and regressive part of the country for sure, but they should still have a voice in a functioning democracy.
For better or worse, they represent a sizeable part of the electorate. An ugly and regressive part of the country for sure, but they should still have a voice in a functioning democracy.
I'm not sure I agree, I can't think of any time or place where social conservatism has actually assisted anyone (well other than people already privileging from the status quo).
By Gabyskra Go To PostThe Senate needs to consent. They will not.SCOTUS confirmations can be contentious, but it would be rather unprecedented for the Senate to obstruct to that degree.
They don't have to consent ever, for the matter. It can last years, until the Senate majority changes, if we go by the Republicans' attitude since 2010.
^I literally did that when I heard this a few minutes ago. Obama is going to have to hustle but he should be able to get somebody in that seat before he leaves..... Or Hilary can lock the vote up if she says she would put Obama there if she wins......
By BertramCooper Go To PostSCOTUS confirmations can be contentious, but it would be rather unprecedented for the Senate to obstruct to that degree.They don't even have to reject it, they can filibuster it...
They'll easily get their wish until the change of president, by then what do you imagine they do, roll over? I can definitely see them holding on to that attitude.
By BertramCooper Go To PostSCOTUS confirmations can be contentious, but it would be rather unprecedented for the Senate to obstruct to that degree.
All jokes aside if they don't this election will become about filling that seat as well and I think they would actually get a lot more people to vote. Especially if the Dem's flip it into voting against Scalia being replaced with well another version of Scalia. That's not in the repubs favor not just on a presidential level but in all those senate votes as well. I really doubt they obstruct to that level
By Zeus Ex Machina Go To PostOr Hilary can lock the vote up if she says she would put Obama there if she wins……Clinton just recently criticized Sanders for promising an anti-Citizens United Justice. Won't do it.
By 33MillionDollarMen Go To PostI'm not sure I agree, I can't think of any time or place where social conservatism has actually assisted anyone (well other than people already privileging from the status quo).
But that is for them to decide. If you take their representation away in the name of "it's for your own good", they lose their agency, no matter how correct you are. They have a right to be represented, you can't take that away from them.
By Gabyskra Go To PostClinton just recently criticized Sanders for promising an anti-Citizens United Justice. Won't do it.
That was a joke Gaby. If either candidate said that they would lose horribly.
By HasphatsAnts Go To PostThey have a right to be represented, you can't take that away from them.
Not how it works. Alexander Hamilton, Federalist Paper n°76, the SC can not be in the hands of the people, because they're likely to be dumber than the President.
By Gabyskra Go To PostNot how it works. Alexander Hamilton, Federalist Paper n°76, the SC can not be in the hands of the people, because they're likely to be dumber than the President.
Of course an actual Federalist like Alexander Hamilton would say that. You can argue against my point if you'd like, but that's a position inconsistent with the spirit of a liberal democracy. Period.
By HasphatsAnts Go To PostOf course an actual Federalist like Alexander Hamilton would say that. You can argue against my point if you'd like, but that's a position inconsistent with the spirit of a liberal democracy. Period.I'm saying, your institutions are inconsistent with the democratic ideal.
By BertramCooper Go To PostMy lawyer and SCOTUS nerd friend thinks Obama will nominate either Sri Srinivasan or Goodwin Liu.
damn I was hoping he would elect a black man on the Supreme Court. There hasn't been on on there in decades.
By Zeus Ex Machina Go To Postdamn I was hoping he would elect a black man on the Supreme Court. There hasn't been on on there in decades.Haha, is that a dig at Clarence Thomas?
By BertramCooper Go To PostHaha, is that a dig at Clarence Thomas?
Yes it is!
By HasphatsAnts Go To PostBut that is for them to decide. If you take their representation away in the name of "it's for your own good", they lose their agency, no matter how correct you are. They have a right to be represented, you can't take that away from them.A lot of social progress has been in spite of overwhelming bigoted majorities.
/shrug
By BertramCooper Go To PostMy lawyer and SCOTUS nerd friend thinks Obama will nominate either Sri Srinivasan or Goodwin Liu.
Sri Srinivasan was confirmed with a 97-0 vote. I think that's who Obama goes with.
By Apollo Go To PostSri Srinivasan was confirmed with a 97-0 vote. I think that's who Obama goes with.
Reading up on him he is a career lawyer whose defended both liberal causes and big business clients. If the Repubs had any sense they would go with him like they did before but they wont because they are idiots.
By Facism Go To Postguess i've got some reading to do. Guessing he was a huge, huge labia?He was an old school social conservative who was beloved by the right because of his snarky (and childish) disssents. He was an enemy of social progress.
His replacement is huge and potentially pivotal on campaign finance, gun control, abortion, and the rights of minorities of various kinds.
By Perfect Blue Go To Posthttps://twitter.com/BettyBowers/status/698639054003245056Oh dear. Absolutely vicious.
By Perfect Blue Go To Posthttps://twitter.com/BettyBowers/status/698639054003245056
Ruthless. I said sheee-it.
By reilo Go To PostI really don't wanna gloat about this but I wouldn't feel bad if others did, tbh.He was a public figure. Nothing wrong with pointing out that he was a miserable, closeminded prick from a different era.
The fact that he was still in office makes the consequences of his death much more immediate and consequential than the death of say, Reagan or Thatcher.
Yeah when a position is for life and one of the people in it is a total obstructionist, there's no winning.
By @randygdubmoderator: who is your first choice to replace scalia.
cruz: Jesus
trump: count chocula, who is my friend
Rubio: let's dispel this fiction th
Louie GohmertVerified account @replouiegohmert 51m51 minutes ago
There is no doubt Justice #Scalia, a wonderful patriot, has already heard, "Well done, good & faithful servant"..
From the devil, innit
Louie you gotta determine remarks like that. Doesn't even sound like something God would say - he ain't a man-manager.
There is no doubt Justice #Scalia, a wonderful patriot, has already heard, "Well done, good & faithful servant"..
From the devil, innit
Louie you gotta determine remarks like that. Doesn't even sound like something God would say - he ain't a man-manager.
https://twitter.com/MicheleBachmann/status/698637851894743040
@MicheleBachmann
God bless Anthony Scalia, finest Sup Ct Justice RIP
@MicheleBachmann
God bless Anthony Scalia, finest Sup Ct Justice RIP
By BertramCooper Go To Posthttps://twitter.com/MicheleBachmann/status/698637851894743040
@MicheleBachmann
God bless Anthony Scalia, finest Sup Ct Justice RIP
oh god lmao
