RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg!

[Thermodolia]

Thapar would be a good pick actually. He’s not super conservative as Barrett though so I don’t think they’ll go for him

A fucking bulldog of a prosecutor though, who criticized the notion of judges being "pragmatic."

I don't know, I don't foresee myself appreciating any of the picks, obviously.

He’s been quite different as a judge it seems

[Washington Resistance Army]

I just want someone who gives me a real chance at overturning Hughes tbh

Thapar might do it. I’m not sure though cause he’s pretty middle of the road it seems

That's the big reason I'm hoping for a hardliner. Roberts went middle of the road and fucked us years and years ago and the chances of getting a good enough court lineup to strike down the stuff I'd like to isn't going to happen again for a long time.

[Major-Tom]

A fucking bulldog of a prosecutor though, who criticized the notion of judges being "pragmatic."

I don't know, I don't foresee myself appreciating any of the picks, obviously.

He’s been quite different as a judge it seems

I know far more about Barrett, I'll have to look more into Thapar to begin with.

[Comfed]

Rest In Peace!

[Stellar Colonies]

Unsurprisingly, the comment sections for videos of things such as the Crab Rave and a certain song from The Wizard of Oz are already reflecting what has happened.

[Loben III]

Unsurprisingly, the comment sections for videos of things such as the Crab Rave and a certain song from The Wizard of Oz are already reflecting what has happened.

when you have a polarizing figure such as her its expected.

[-Astoria-]

First one yes, second one no.

First one no, second one yes.

Ew.

[The Black Forrest]

Probably not.

Strict originalist, Catholic, clearly very ambitious, hard-working and driven etc etc. Probably not a monster a la Thomas or Kavanaugh, probably a nice enough person in fact, but with a strongly hard-line Conservative judicial philosophy. Make of that what you will.

Hmmmm? I get the vibe she is on par with Kavanaugh.

If they offer somebody else like the CJ, I could handle that. I admit I thought he was going to be an ideologue and I was wrong.

[The Black Forrest]

I just want someone who gives me a real chance at overturning Hughes tbh

Thapar might do it. I’m not sure though cause he’s pretty middle of the road it seems

I would be surprised. He sounds ok. The problem is he has not written work on abortion or other hot button issues for the cons. He may not get consideration because of that.....

[The Black Forrest]

Thapar might do it. I’m not sure though cause he’s pretty middle of the road it seems

That's the big reason I'm hoping for a hardliner. Roberts went middle of the road and fucked us years and years ago and the chances of getting a good enough court lineup to strike down the stuff I'd like to isn't going to happen again for a long time.

Following the law (ala stare decisis) means getting fucked? You are funny.

[Organized States]

Thapar might do it. I’m not sure though cause he’s pretty middle of the road it seems

I would be surprised. He sounds ok. The problem is he has not written work on abortion or other hot button issues for the cons. He may not get consideration because of that.....

Or it may be even better because they can't afford a firebrand hearing on the Court, especially if they do this before a General Election.

It's one thing to try to nominate Kavanaugh in an off year, it's another to try and full send a controversial appointment before you run the risk of losing your majority.

[The Black Forrest]

I would be surprised. He sounds ok. The problem is he has not written work on abortion or other hot button issues for the cons. He may not get consideration because of that.....

Or it may be even better because they can't afford a firebrand hearing on the Court, especially if they do this before a General Election.

It's one thing to try to nominate Kavanaugh in an off year, it's another to try and full send a controversial appointment before you run the risk of losing your majority.

Indeed. However it goes against old McC’s plan have having people who will only support conservative causes rather the judge by the rule of law.

[Celritannia]

It certainly is sad to see her pass, and hope her friends and family have seen love and support at this time.

To some of you in the thread, show some dignity.

I just hope (although unlikely) the Republicans actually respect her memory and post as Supreme Court Justiciar and wait until after the election, just as they did in 2016.

No matter who is selected though, they need to maintain the rights of all people, including women's right, minority rights, rights to abortion, as RBG ensured.

[Greed and Death]

It certainly is sad to see her pass, and hope her friends and family have seen love and support at this time.

rights of all people, including women's right, minority rights, rights to abortion, as RBG ensured.

They will maintain those rights they deem to still be rights.

[Thermodolia]

It certainly is sad to see her pass, and hope her friends and family have seen love and support at this time.

To some of you in the thread, show some dignity.

I just hope (although unlikely) the Republicans actually respect her memory and post as Supreme Court Justiciar and wait until after the election, just as they did in 2016.

No matter who is selected though, they need to maintain the rights of all people, including women's right, minority rights, rights to abortion, as RBG ensured.

You’re a funny man Cel

[-Astoria-]

It certainly is sad to see her pass, and hope her friends and family have seen love and support at this time.

To some of you in the thread, show some dignity.

I just hope (although unlikely) the Republicans actually respect her memory and post as Supreme Court Justiciar and wait until after the election, just as they did in 2016.

No matter who is selected though, they need to maintain the rights of all people, including women's right, minority rights, rights to abortion, as RBG ensured.

If only optimism worked in this day & age...

[Celritannia]

It certainly is sad to see her pass, and hope her friends and family have seen love and support at this time.

To some of you in the thread, show some dignity.

I just hope (although unlikely) the Republicans actually respect her memory and post as Supreme Court Justiciar and wait until after the election, just as they did in 2016.

No matter who is selected though, they need to maintain the rights of all people, including women's right, minority rights, rights to abortion, as RBG ensured.

You’re a funny man Cel

I know asking for even the bare minimum won't be enough.

[Godular]

If I had to wager a guess, I suspect they're asking if the democrats have a lineup of somebody to scream 'rape!' like they apparently claim was done for Kavanaugh.

Let’s not pollute the thread with Kav nonsense.

I'm simply clarifying. I was gonna report it as well, but somebody beat me to that punch.

[The Black Forrest]

Let’s not pollute the thread with Kav nonsense.

I'm simply clarifying. I was gonna report it as well, but somebody beat me to that punch.

Ohhh got it.

[No State Here]

Can’t say I feel any sympathy, she tried time and time again to undermine the constitution and the right to bear arms, which, as the founding fathers put it, is an inalienable right

Not that I'm an American, but why do you put so much stock into what the Founding Fathers said, espoused, or did? Can the Second Amendment not stand on its own legs without the legacy of a several long-dead people buttressing it?

I guess it’s a matter of semantics, but as I’ve mentioned time and time again, without the 2A, none of the other rights can be enforced

[Grinning Dragon]

While I understand the political maneuvering of nominating a female, I myself would like to see a jurist tom hardiman, william pryor or even stuart kyle duncan.
Also learned Amy is from my neck of the woods, metairie, la.

[Broader Confederate States]

While I understand the political maneuvering of nominating a female, I myself would like to see a jurist tom hardiman, william pryor or even stuart kyle duncan.
Also learned Amy is from my neck of the woods, metairie, la.

I feel like most people who care would rather someone who they agree with knows the letter and context of the law they agree with, and their gender is a side point.

[New haven america]

It certainly is sad to see her pass, and hope her friends and family have seen love and support at this time.

To some of you in the thread, show some dignity.

1. I just hope (although unlikely) the Republicans actually respect her memory and post as Supreme Court Justiciar and wait until after the election, just as they did in 2016.

2. No matter who is selected though, they need to maintain the rights of all people, including women's right, minority rights, rights to abortion, as RBG ensured.

1. They're not, they already have picks lined up and ready to be voted on.
2. IIRC the GOPs trying to get aa Justice in that is very much against that stuff.

[Empirical Switzerland]

It certainly is sad to see her pass, and hope her friends and family have seen love and support at this time.

To some of you in the thread, show some dignity.

1. I just hope (although unlikely) the Republicans actually respect her memory and post as Supreme Court Justiciar and wait until after the election, just as they did in 2016.

2. No matter who is selected though, they need to maintain the rights of all people, including women's right, minority rights, rights to abortion, as RBG ensured.

1. They're not, they already have picks lined up and ready to be voted on.
2. IIRC the GOPs trying to get aa Justice in that is very much against that stuff.

1. Yes we are, and you are but another victim of people trying to make people who believe stuff like me sound like we are heartless.
2. We are only against abortion rights out of that.
And also, please stop saying false stuff and speaking for people WHO you are not! And don't let this thread turn political.

[New haven america]

1. They're not, they already have picks lined up and ready to be voted on.
2. IIRC the GOPs trying to get aa Justice in that is very much against that stuff.

1. Yes we are, and you are but another victim of people trying to make people who believe stuff like me sound like we are heartless.
2. We are only against abortion rights out of that.
3. And also, please stop saying false stuff and speaking for people WHO you are not! And don't let this thread turn political.

1. I've done no such thing, as most of the GOP has done that job well enough on their own.
2a. Yes, the party that prides itself on personal freedoms is against certain personal rights, b. That's maybe what you believe, but the GOP generally has much farther reaching goals.
3. Kinda too late for that when we have users like GMS being allowed to say they hope the Reps pack the court as quickly as possible...