Breaking: Justice Scalia has died

[jon_berzerk]

He and Alito were probably the two most conservative judges on the court.

who choose another superme... ?
just obama?

The president presents a nominee and the U.S Senate votes yay or nay.
most of the time the president get's his way.

Bork???? the woman that Bush nominated????????. NO, the president does not always get his way and obozo will not be allowed to put another raving liberal on the court.

Why not Red? How long have republicans held the advantage for?? A new broom sweeps clean A dem on the SC will ""make America great again""

the court has been balanced with Kennedy as the swing vote. another lib will tilt it to the left and the country as a free democratic republic will be over. The GOP controls the senate, its an election year. Obozo will not be allowed to put another lib on the court.

he could recess appoint next January

 

[Arizona Willie]

I sense they do not want "some Negro President" selecting a Supreme Court nominee.....it ain't proper......

No one gives a damn about his color. The fact that he's a commie is what bothers us.

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And it's the fact you are a LIAR that bothers us

 

[rightwinger]

That's why we have courts

Just because something is not conservative, does not make it unconstitutional

Obama's selections where purely political...........Not by their abilities. If they were chosen without taking in their views on politics you would not see the splits in decisions time and time again.

His 2 new appointees should have not ruled in Obamacare when they had ties to the process.

Get real

All selections are political......Thomas's wife gets paid to fight Obamacare

And that was what the Founders Envisioned.............and exactly why the President needs confirmation by the Senate....................Checks and Balances............No free ride................and they will use this check to block any nomination before next year.

They can vote yes or no

That is their job. Stalling a nomination indefinitely is not constitutional. Neither is leaving an eight judge court for 16 months

Perhaps you can take that up with the Supreme Court with only 8 Justices sitting.........Perhaps.........and that process can be drawn out for a couple of years.

Yes it can

And what stops the Democrats who will take the Senate in 2017 from refusing to consider a Republican Presidents nominee?

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Fuck! Now Obama gets to appoint another one! Fuck!

we can drag out the confirmation...then vote it down.

Interim Appointment coming up if Senate blocks vote.

There is no such thing as an "interim appointment".

Have a nice day!

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I could be wrong ( it happens and I have two ex-wives to prove it ) but I believe there HAVE BEEN Interim Appointments made to the Supreme Court before.

One thing I do know for damn sure.

Republicans DO NOT HAVE A RIGHT TO A PERMANENT SUPREME COURT MAJORITY and other Presidents have made nominations during their last term.

There is NOTHING in the Constitution that says you get to call a " time out " on nominations until you can get one of your guys in the Presidency again.

The Founding Fathers < wanted > the majority of the Supreme Court to change from time to time to reflect the changing political philosophies as time went on.

Otherwise they could have specified only 4 justices or any even number and specified they had to be from the same party --- THEY DIDN'T.

YOU CAN'T HAVE YOUR WAY ALL THE TIME.

You can do recess appointments, but they are not permanent. If Obama appoints anyone to a recess appointment, they will be out of office in December anyway because the Congressional session ends.

 

[eddiew]

He and Alito were probably the two most conservative judges on the court.

who choose another superme... ?
just obama?

The president presents a nominee and the U.S Senate votes yay or nay.
most of the time the president get's his way.

Bork???? the woman that Bush nominated????????. NO, the president does not always get his way and obozo will not be allowed to put another raving liberal on the court.

Why not Red? How long have republicans held the advantage for?? A new broom sweeps clean A dem on the SC will ""make America great again""

the court has been balanced with Kennedy as the swing vote. another lib will tilt it to the left and the country as a free democratic republic will be over. The GOP controls the senate, its an election year. Obozo will not be allowed to put another lib on the court.

well then red how about another guy who would swing ,,,,,? not pro dem or pub? or will repubs turn down anyone not 100% for repub policy?

 

[SassyIrishLass]

I sense they do not want "some Negro President" selecting a Supreme Court nominee.....it ain't proper......

No one gives a damn about his color. The fact that he's a commie is what bothers us.

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And it's the fact you are a LIAR that bothers us

Everything that is right, just and American bothers you trolls

 

[rightwinger]

who choose another superme... ?
just obama?

The president presents a nominee and the U.S Senate votes yay or nay.
most of the time the president get's his way.

Bork???? the woman that Bush nominated????????. NO, the president does not always get his way and obozo will not be allowed to put another raving liberal on the court.

Why not Red? How long have republicans held the advantage for?? A new broom sweeps clean A dem on the SC will ""make America great again""

the court has been balanced with Kennedy as the swing vote. another lib will tilt it to the left and the country as a free democratic republic will be over. The GOP controls the senate, its an election year. Obozo will not be allowed to put another lib on the court.

he could recess appoint next January

The Senate will NEVER recess

 

[eagle1462010]

Fuck! Now Obama gets to appoint another one! Fuck!

we can drag out the confirmation...then vote it down.

Interim Appointment coming up if Senate blocks vote.

There is no such thing as an "interim appointment".

Have a nice day!

========
I could be wrong ( it happens and I have two ex-wives to prove it ) but I believe there HAVE BEEN Interim Appointments made to the Supreme Court before.

One thing I do know for damn sure.

Republicans DO NOT HAVE A RIGHT TO A PERMANENT SUPREME COURT MAJORITY and other Presidents have made nominations during their last term.

There is NOTHING in the Constitution that says you get to call a " time out " on nominations until you can get one of your guys in the Presidency again.

The Founding Fathers < wanted > the majority of the Supreme Court to change from time to time to reflect the changing political philosophies as time went on.

Otherwise they could have specified only 4 justices or any even number and specified they had to be from the same party --- THEY DIDN'T.

YOU CAN'T HAVE YOUR WAY ALL THE TIME.

And the Founders put in place Checks and Balances...............the Senate must confirm the nomination................How about a novel idea.........Put up a Constitutionalist Judge.........maybe you'll get an appointment.

 

[Redfish]

Fuck! Now Obama gets to appoint another one! Fuck!

we can drag out the confirmation...then vote it down.

Interim Appointment coming up if Senate blocks vote.

There is no such thing as an "interim appointment".

Have a nice day!

========
I could be wrong ( it happens and I have two ex-wives to prove it ) but I believe there HAVE BEEN Interim Appointments made to the Supreme Court before.

One thing I do know for damn sure.

Republicans DO NOT HAVE A RIGHT TO A PERMANENT SUPREME COURT MAJORITY and other Presidents have made nominations during their last term.

There is NOTHING in the Constitution that says you get to call a " time out " on nominations until you can get one of your guys in the Presidency again.

The Founding Fathers < wanted > the majority of the Supreme Court to change from time to time to reflect the changing political philosophies as time went on.

Otherwise they could have specified only 4 justices or any even number and specified they had to be from the same party --- THEY DIDN'T.

YOU CAN'T HAVE YOUR WAY ALL THE TIME.

what the country needs is balance on the court, we had it for years with Kennedy as the swing vote.

Funny that you say you cant have it your way all the time, since you libs refuse to even accept that anyone be allowed to disagree with you or have different ideas about how the people of this country should live.

 

[eagle1462010]

 

[gipper]

Citizens United is now in real jeopardy. You can bet the Kock brothers are already on the phone to all Republicans "if you keep Obama from appointing anyone new I will promise you unlimited funding".

Republicans cannot postpone an appointment for a year. If they can then this form of government serves no purpose according to the Constitution. It is specifically written to prevent one interested party in taking over and controlling government at the expense of all other parties.

This will turn into a Constititonal crisis if Republicans try to usurp the president's powers 'just 'cuz the want to'.

^ that

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As we have seen with this Congress and Republicans over the last seven years ---

IT'S MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY

THE PARTY OF NO SAYS NO UNLESS WE WIN

The Republican Party of Deadbeats DOES NOT HAVE A RIGHT TO A PERMANENT REPUBLICAN MAJORITY ON THE SUPREME COURT.

geeze...another delusional lefty.

How did John Roberts vote on Obummercare?

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Obama's selections where purely political...........Not by their abilities. If they were chosen without taking in their views on politics you would not see the splits in decisions time and time again.

His 2 new appointees should have not ruled in Obamacare when they had ties to the process.

Get real

All selections are political......Thomas's wife gets paid to fight Obamacare

And that was what the Founders Envisioned.............and exactly why the President needs confirmation by the Senate....................Checks and Balances............No free ride................and they will use this check to block any nomination before next year.

They can vote yes or no

That is their job. Stalling a nomination indefinitely is not constitutional. Neither is leaving an eight judge court for 16 months

Perhaps you can take that up with the Supreme Court with only 8 Justices sitting.........Perhaps.........and that process can be drawn out for a couple of years.

Yes it can

And what stops the Democrats who will take the Senate in 2017 from refusing to consider a Republican Presidents nominee?

What makes you think Dems will win any Senate seats this fall?

 

[Arizona Willie]

The Republican Senate better deny every last Obama nominee.

That won't work, the people won't stand for it

If they reject the first nominee, they will have a hard time rejecting the second

You really think people will have a hard time letting the new president pick the next justice? It seems only fair

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Fair?

You didn't mind at all when a Republican President nominated a Supreme Court Justice during his last year.

The Constitution DOES NOT GIVE REPUBLICANS A RIGHT TO A PERMANENT SUPREME COURT MAJORITY.

 

[eagle1462010]

Citizens United is now in real jeopardy. You can bet the Kock brothers are already on the phone to all Republicans "if you keep Obama from appointing anyone new I will promise you unlimited funding".

Republicans cannot postpone an appointment for a year. If they can then this form of government serves no purpose according to the Constitution. It is specifically written to prevent one interested party in taking over and controlling government at the expense of all other parties.

This will turn into a Constititonal crisis if Republicans try to usurp the president's powers 'just 'cuz the want to'.

^ that

=======
As we have seen with this Congress and Republicans over the last seven years ---

IT'S MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY

THE PARTY OF NO SAYS NO UNLESS WE WIN

The Republican Party of Deadbeats DOES NOT HAVE A RIGHT TO A PERMANENT REPUBLICAN MAJORITY ON THE SUPREME COURT.

Which party said you can go along for the ride but you will sit on the back of the bus.,.........

 

[Redfish]

The Republican Senate better deny every last Obama nominee.

That won't work, the people won't stand for it

If they reject the first nominee, they will have a hard time rejecting the second

You really think people will have a hard time letting the new president pick the next justice? It seems only fair

=====
Fair?

You didn't mind at all when a Republican President nominated a Supreme Court Justice during his last year.

The Constitution DOES NOT GIVE REPUBLICANS A RIGHT TO A PERMANENT SUPREME COURT MAJORITY.

republicans do not have a majority, idiot. How did Roberts vote on obozocare?

 

[PaintMyHouse]

who choose another superme... ?
just obama?

The president presents a nominee and the U.S Senate votes yay or nay.
most of the time the president get's his way.

Bork???? the woman that Bush nominated????????. NO, the president does not always get his way and obozo will not be allowed to put another raving liberal on the court.

Why not Red? How long have republicans held the advantage for?? A new broom sweeps clean A dem on the SC will ""make America great again""

the court has been balanced with Kennedy as the swing vote. another lib will tilt it to the left and the country as a free democratic republic will be over. The GOP controls the senate, its an election year. Obozo will not be allowed to put another lib on the court.

he could recess appoint next January

The Senate is in recess currently, and:

"Is a recess appointment to the Court an option? (UPDATED)
UPDATED Sunday 8:48 a.m. The Senate is currently in recess until February 22. It began on Friday. Whether or not this opens an opportunity for a recess appointment depends upon how Senate leaders interpret an adjournment resolution approved last Friday. That will determine whether it will meet for brief activity during the recess, which could close that opportunity.

Analysis

The Constitution not only assigns to the president the task of making nominations to the Supreme Court, setting off Senate review that may or may not result in approval, but it also gives the Chief Executive the opportunity to fill a vacancy on the Court temporarily, bypassing the Senate initially, if a nominee languishes in the Senate without final action.

Within a few hours after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, it became abundantly clear that, first, President Obama will choose a possible successor and try to get the Senate to go along, and, second, the GOP leadership of the Senate say they will try to block any such nominee from final approval."
Is a recess appointment to the Court an option? (UPDATED)

 

[eagle1462010]

Obama's selections where purely political...........Not by their abilities. If they were chosen without taking in their views on politics you would not see the splits in decisions time and time again.

His 2 new appointees should have not ruled in Obamacare when they had ties to the process.

Get real

All selections are political......Thomas's wife gets paid to fight Obamacare

And that was what the Founders Envisioned.............and exactly why the President needs confirmation by the Senate....................Checks and Balances............No free ride................and they will use this check to block any nomination before next year.

They can vote yes or no

That is their job. Stalling a nomination indefinitely is not constitutional. Neither is leaving an eight judge court for 16 months

Perhaps you can take that up with the Supreme Court with only 8 Justices sitting.........Perhaps.........and that process can be drawn out for a couple of years.

Yes it can

And what stops the Democrats who will take the Senate in 2017 from refusing to consider a Republican Presidents nominee?

Since they have done it before.......nothing.

 

[eddiew]

LMAO @ Warren, Biden, etc....how about appointing someone that actually has judicial experience? You left loons need help

Fat Irish Sow, you guys put Clarence "Uncle" Thomas on the Court with NO Judicial experience.

Awww It's middle school Joey and his middle school antics.....gfy old man

And that RW greeting again...they are greeting everyone these days.

ask sassy if thomas has a brother Maybe judicial experience lol runs in the family?

Grow up Edward....really.

GOTCHA

 

[Redfish]

The president presents a nominee and the U.S Senate votes yay or nay.
most of the time the president get's his way.

Bork???? the woman that Bush nominated????????. NO, the president does not always get his way and obozo will not be allowed to put another raving liberal on the court.

Why not Red? How long have republicans held the advantage for?? A new broom sweeps clean A dem on the SC will ""make America great again""

the court has been balanced with Kennedy as the swing vote. another lib will tilt it to the left and the country as a free democratic republic will be over. The GOP controls the senate, its an election year. Obozo will not be allowed to put another lib on the court.

he could recess appoint next January

The Senate will NEVER recess

Right, SCOTUS ruled that the senate must declare that it is in recess, the president can't do it.

 

[jon_berzerk]

The president presents a nominee and the U.S Senate votes yay or nay.
most of the time the president get's his way.

Bork???? the woman that Bush nominated????????. NO, the president does not always get his way and obozo will not be allowed to put another raving liberal on the court.

Why not Red? How long have republicans held the advantage for?? A new broom sweeps clean A dem on the SC will ""make America great again""

the court has been balanced with Kennedy as the swing vote. another lib will tilt it to the left and the country as a free democratic republic will be over. The GOP controls the senate, its an election year. Obozo will not be allowed to put another lib on the court.

he could recess appoint next January

The Senate will NEVER recess

it does january 3rd 2017