[Bucco]

Originally Posted by ithos

Are you serious?


Protesters pound the doors of the Supreme Court following Kavanaugh confirmation

Hundreds arrested at anti-Kavanaugh protest: 'It's time for women to be heard' | US news | The Guardian

Protesters disrupt Kavanaugh confirmation vote - YouTube

All of which means WHAT relative to pushing hearings and vote on a justice 6 weeks before an election.

And frankly, the action as not something I would support, however I point to a few posts about precedence being set. Nobody, in either party has forgotten the McConnell “made up rule” and application for most of one year on Garland.

Yep....election do have consequences.....actions in office once elected as well. Words have consequences as well.

[Lottoguy]

I guess changing the rules set by Mitch are okay by you then? Can of worms time is coming.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

If McConnell hadn't refused to consider Obama's choice for SCOTUS at the time (Merrick Garland), hadn't even allowed it to be considered by the Senate at all - then Garland would've taken that vacancy, and RBG would've been able to retire knowing that a moderate judge was put into the other position.

That was her, suffering through sickness, in order to preserve the Republic. There is no personal ambition when you're SCOTUS. When you become USSCOTUS - you have won. Game over.

That “made up” rule and anti American action will forever hang over Supreme Court nominations. Actions have consequences.

The actions during the last nomination were a DIRECT result of McConnells actions.

[Lottoguy]

Just remember NINE is just a number. That can be changed at any time. Look up the year 1869 for more info on this.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

I guess changing the rules set by Mitch are okay by you then? Can of worms time is coming.

Nothing to change....it is a made up rule, with no standing anywhere. I believe it was an affront to our country. It represents where we have traveled.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by donassaid

But Democrats were incensed and threw a fit for years about Merrick Garland, insisting that a sitting President had that right. Now that the shoe is on the other foot, suddenky it would be wrong and immoral. Such hypocrisy.

If McConnell had given in to their demands, this wouldn't even be a thing. She would've retired during Obama's presidency, knowing that one available seat had already been filled by a reasonable justice.

Since he refused to even consider Garland, and claimed (at the time) that it was because it was too close to election (Garland was nominated 9 MONTHS before election day), the hypocrisy is on him, should he insist that RBG's replacement be pushed through less than 50 days before THIS election.

The election needs to be supported by the people. At the present time, the people do not support the president. The president is the one who nominates people for the SCOTUS seat.

[ithos]

Originally Posted by stan the man

Close the thread "TOO POLITICAL"

This may be the most impactful political event of our lifetimes. I think we can have a meaningful discourse as long as it doesn't become overtly partisan. I have seen some disparaging comments that I feel cross the line and they were not about RBG.

There is a difference between commenting on the impact of politics and political rhetoric especially when it becomes derogatory.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Art cov

The justice must not have trusted Pres Obama to replace her or she would have retired so he could pick his choice. Something was weird there!

She trusted Obama - she approved of Merrick Garland as his previous pick. But she didn't trust the Senate to approve him. And then when they proved to her that they couldn't be trusted, she chose to stick around as long as possible and hope that the Senate would be flipped to something a little less extremist ultra-conservative, and a little more moderate and reasonable.

[T186021]

Really was hoping RBG made it to 2021, the great ones always die way 2 early! Condolences , prayers and love to her family and friends.

[Lindsyburnsy]

I guess what's good for the goose isn't good for the gander. It's wonderful to see how dishonorable and hypocritical our leaders are. Power, but not to the People.

[Rosebud1949]

Now we need another strong woman to replace her. Be warned women will become (again) 2nd rate citizens if this does not happen. Lets hope the replacement is not sworn in until 2021.

[manaboutown]

Ruth was a brilliant woman and a mover and shaker.

[deestatham@aol.com]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

R i p

Yes, RIP! She accomplished a lot in her lifetime fr sure!🙏

[8notes]

Originally Posted by Rooklift

This was a blessing ... the poor woman was suffering in pain from the cancer also now innocent babies will Soon have a chance not to be murdered daily.

So good thing she is dead? Wow, nice sentiment.

[dtennent]

RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg Here is a small bit of her wisdom...

"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."