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I'm going to come right out and say it. I favor justices that represent the law and inasmuch as the only cases that belong in the Supreme Court should contain constitutional issues, then "the law" means constitutional law. (Yes Greg, I know there are exceptions such as cases of admiralty in which the Supreme Court is the court of original jurisdiction.) However, it seems that the Supreme Bunch is also supposed to represent gender/cultural/ethnic diversity. Now, I have it on good authority (Social Media) that there are 52 genders. Now multiply that by at least 5 ethnicities, and multiply that result by who knows how many cultures and we're going to need a bigger building to house the Supreme Court. Stock up on popcorn and beer. It's going to be a long show...
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Let's hope the new justice will, at the very least, be somewhat willing to be the voice of the Constitution vice a political party and know when it's time to let the reins of power go. Justice Ginsburg held on to those reins to ensure her party beliefs would be maintained.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
I don't honestly believe she was holding on to power to support her party beliefs as much as her own, which HAPPENED to align with Deomcrats. RBG jad a very strong sense of self and an even stronger sense of rightness. She was no man's (or woman's) puppet.
I do not agree with her politically or Constitutionally on the majority of issues. But I do respect her as a person, thinker, and fighter.
I do not agree with her politically or Constitutionally on the majority of issues. But I do respect her as a person, thinker, and fighter.
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POTUS is obligated to nominate. The Senate should honor the precedent they set and not move on it. If they don't, the filibuster will become a thing of the past and our nation and government will be forever changed.
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For the sake of the country they better not replace her until after the election
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Because they can wait until November 4th. The results don't have to be counted in terms of waiting. We know results will be delayed. On technical terms if trump an mitch wait until November 4th they waited until after the election. No one said until after the results just the election.
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SFC James Welch
The left only cares about its agenda, right now that’s get Trump and destroy America and all it represents!
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Race, it’s all about race? Is that all you people think about is Race?SFC Casey O'Mally
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SFC Casey O'Mally
SFC James Welch what do you mean "you people?"
No, I do not care only about race. However, certain elements in America, many of whom Trump panders to, are definitively biased and discriminatory (read: racist and/or sexist). As such, in order to further pander to these elements, I find it highly likely that President Trump will nominate a white male.
If a white male is the best candidate, then great. I could not care less. But PART of what makes a good SCOTUS candidate, in my opinion, is the willingness and ability to see a viewpoint different than the majority view. The willingness and ability to view the world through a minority lends is important when determining if a law is oppressive or discriminatory. This is only part of what SCOTUS does, but that part is important. For that reason, having individuals on the court who have this ability is important. Being a member of a minority groups certainly makes this easier, although it is not necessarily a requirement.
I do believe, however, if Preaident Trump goes 3/3 white males that it will say a VERY lot about how he views and values diversity of opinion.
No, I do not care only about race. However, certain elements in America, many of whom Trump panders to, are definitively biased and discriminatory (read: racist and/or sexist). As such, in order to further pander to these elements, I find it highly likely that President Trump will nominate a white male.
If a white male is the best candidate, then great. I could not care less. But PART of what makes a good SCOTUS candidate, in my opinion, is the willingness and ability to see a viewpoint different than the majority view. The willingness and ability to view the world through a minority lends is important when determining if a law is oppressive or discriminatory. This is only part of what SCOTUS does, but that part is important. For that reason, having individuals on the court who have this ability is important. Being a member of a minority groups certainly makes this easier, although it is not necessarily a requirement.
I do believe, however, if Preaident Trump goes 3/3 white males that it will say a VERY lot about how he views and values diversity of opinion.
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