CitizenVectron Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 hour ago, mclumber1 said: In an effort to create a more perfect union, I don't think the answer is continued escalation. Packing the courts is absolutely escalation that will be responded to with vigor by the other side. 55 minutes ago, mclumber1 said: You all will become members of the leapardsatemyfaceparty if you think escalation is the right thing to do. What is your (legitimate) solution for Democrats, then? The only solution I can see (not involving packing the courts) is to simply win enough elections over a significant length of time to install justices when the old ones retire. However, that would also mean winning the Senate and Presidency at once, for something like, what, 16-20 years straight? If the GOP controls either the Presidency or Senate, the Democrats cannot replace a SCOTUS member. So if one side (GOP) is willing to literally destroy all conventions to win, what can the other side do? The only solution is to do the exact same thing. This all stems from the fact that the US Constitution is incredibly poorly written, in terms of structure, and allows a two-party system to completely exploit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Just now, CitizenVectron said: What is your (legitimate) solution for Democrats, then? The only solution I can see (not involving packing the courts) is to simply win enough elections over a significant length of time to install justices when the old ones retire. However, that would also mean winning the Senate and Presidency at once, for something like, what, 16-20 years straight? If the GOP controls either the Presidency or Senate, the Democrats cannot replace a SCOTUS member. So if one side (GOP) is willing to literally destroy all conventions to win, what can the other side do? The only solution is to do the exact same thing. The Democrats likely have this election in the bag. As long as they don't go overboard on their legislation, they should retain a significant number of independent and Republican voters. If you want to give the Senate and House back to the Republicans in 2022, then I'd recommend you enact policies like the GND and stricter gun control laws. Is retaining the Senate hard? Yes. Is it impossible? No. The Democrats have had complete control of the Senate for YEARS (DECADES!) in a row in the past. Propose and enact policies that a majority of your constituents will support and you're more likely to stay in power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 If she dies before Nov 3, there will absolutely be a 6th conservative Justice. That is definite. They will do anything to accomplish that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 minute ago, BloodyHell said: If she dies before Nov 3, there will absolutely be a 6th conservative Justice. That is definite. They will do anything to accomplish that. If Biden wins and she dies before December, they will still give it the ol' college try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Just now, Jose said: If Biden wins and she dies before December, they will still give it the ol' college try. And probably succeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Just now, Jose said: If Biden wins and she dies before December, they will still give it the ol' college try. College is fer librulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, mclumber1 said: The Democrats likely have this election in the bag. As long as they don't go overboard on their legislation, they should retain a significant number of independent and Republican voters. If you want to give the Senate and House back to the Republicans in 2022, then I'd recommend you enact policies like the GND and stricter gun control laws. Is retaining the Senate hard? Yes. Is it impossible? No. The Democrats have had complete control of the Senate for YEARS (DECADES!) in a row in the past. Propose and enact policies that a majority of your constituents will support and you're more likely to stay in power. People think Bernie is running lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 They're already unhappy with Biden's gun control proposals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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marioandsonic Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 On 5/5/2020 at 8:53 PM, marioandsonic said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 RBG’s death will be the October surprise. The “surprise” being that the senate will confirm a new Trump appointed justice in record time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, sblfilms said: RBG’s death will be the October surprise. The “surprise” being that the senate will confirm a new Trump appointed justice in record time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairslinger Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Republicans are low key hoping they will get some kind of Scalia bump in November from single issue SCOTUS voters that would otherwise stay home for Trump I don't think even they know exactly what it would be, though, because with controlling the presidency and Senate the timing would be difficult to impossible to pull off at this point to provide a prod for Nov. 3rd. But besides the obvious and constant nerve wracking over this poor little old lady's health, there have been a few rumblings that some are trying to convince Uncle Thomas to step down so he can be replaced with a gun owning Republican Federalist Society fetus that can usher the court into the 22nd century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadatog Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, sblfilms said: RBG’s death will be the October surprise. The “surprise” being that the senate will confirm a new Trump appointed justice in record time. Actually the least surprising thing ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, Chairslinger said: there have been a few rumblings that some are trying to convince Uncle Thomas to step down so he can be replaced with a gun owning Republican Federalist Society fetus that can usher the court into the 22nd century. Another high tech lynching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnny Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 About on par for this year RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarSolo Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I hate this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 8:49 PM, sblfilms said: RBG’s death will be the October surprise. The “surprise” being that the senate will confirm a new Trump appointed justice in record time. Get ready for Justice Amy Coney Barrett to be conformed before Election Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarSolo Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Justice Tom Cotton, come on down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Jesus fucking Christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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skillzdadirecta Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 This might be just the thing that Trump needs to rally wavering Republicans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazatron Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 “What turd bumped up this...” OH NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhyteboar Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Expand the court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comet Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Good thing McConnell said you can’t appoint a new judge during an election. Right guys...? Right.... fuck me in the ass we are fucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Just now, skillzdadirecta said: This might be just the thing that Trump needs to rally wavering Republicans. Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 God fucking dammit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I only have RBG to blame for the predicament she put the court in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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