You mean, like, they would be too embarrassed about the hypocrisy to brazenly grab a political advantage? What an extraordinary proposition!
Holy shit, did I miss a whole set of confirmation hearings? or ,wait, was it the President floating a possible name all semi-stealthy like and some idiot Republicans blustered hypothetically… again? Gee, that’s a mystery.
The smartest guy, so far, has been Sandoval who told the White House, “Fuck this shit, if you think I am getting involved.”
Politicians painting themselves in to a corner and having to back pedal ? Go on , you say. I’m shocked. SHOCKED.
I have not been around these parts for a long time. But, as I understand Bricker, you tend to be a conservative individual who tends to challenge the assumptions of those on the liberal side who claim some sort of “higher ground” in the political landscape.
I respect that. I must admit, and take this as a sign of respect, when I heard about this Scalia thing I was…
first appalled at EVERYONE, both sides were like freaking vultures at the grave and before soil was on his coffin they were positioning.
But second, i actually said this to my wife, I wonder what that fella Bricker on SD thinks on this.
I know it would be completely counter to your political positions to support allowing a president, a democratic one who has track record of appointing justices diametrically opposed to Scalia’s positions, with 1/4 of their term left to serve, to appoint a judge. But i also know you were a stalwart supporter of the law and the constitution. So I was generally curious if you, personally, thought any president, regardless of party or political situation in the country, should be able to nominate and have his choice considered by the senate, when they have 11 months left to serve in their presidency.
This is not a trick, or a gotcha. I am sincerely interested in your opinion on this. Because, I have seen you take positions outside your own personal beliefs because of the law and your adherence to it.
So, may I ask, do you think we should ban all presidents in their last year of the presidential term from making any nominations to the supreme court?
Also, Bricker, I just heard about this “International Order of St. Hubertus” thing, and I wanna join! Could you put in a good word for me?
I’e never really hunted live animals and I don’t have a lot of money, but I could really go for the “dressing up in dark green robes emblazoned with a giant cross” thing. It sounds comfy! And the banqueting.
Also, it started in the Kingdom of Bohemia in the 1680s, and my grandparents were immigrant Bohunks in Cleveland, so There could be a family connection. My forebears may have been gamekeepers, or farmed mud on the Royal estates. That could help my petition!
What I’m taking away from this is that Democrats are hypothetical arseholes, whereas Republicans are actual arseholes.
Joey “Shifty Eyes” Biden: * “Nice house you got there. It’d be a real shame if something where to happen to it.”*
Mitch “The Mangler” McConnell: “Nice house you had there. Too bad I already burned it to the ground.”
I’m taking away from it that the Republicans had the first opportunity. It was a 50/50 shot.
Yes. Perfectly equal. Or, elsewise, you’re a lazy twat who has no interest in actually knowing what goes on, and rather sit on your fat ass and fart out, “They both do it!” in lieu of actual, intelligent contributions.
I’ll take my pat now. <3
Also: What do you mean the first opportunity? To keep a president from appointing a member of SCOTUS? Jesus, you are stupid.
You’re acknowledging that this is unprecedented?
Oh for the love of Christ, while I appreciate the attention, I’m married and not looking for another relationship right now.
IN the… let’s say… semi-arbitrarily… post 9/11 world of what has seemingly become unprecedented amounts of obstructionist divisive politics, yes. I am aware historically that there have been opportunities.
In no way am I saying that this is a good thing that the Republicans are doing. I’m just of the belief taht that Democrats would do exacftly the same thing were the roles reversed. No matter how much their supporters protest and insist they fart rainbows and shit glitter.
If I happen to notice someone posting utter fucking stupidity, I might comment. It’s not my fault that you’re pretty much the only stupid asshole clucking that both sides are equal, right now.
OK… I’ll take that opinion and put it with the pile of dog vomit I cleaned up this morning. They have the same value.
Here, I’m publicly acknowledging you and have recorded your displeasure with my opinion.
Feel better? Did you get enough attention? Did you notice that no matter how many times you yap the same fucking thing over and over, I really don’t give a half a fuck what you think?
I know you don’t. Why trouble yourself with reality when your dipshit lazy fantasy saves you trouble of thinking?
That level of banal stupidity makes the country and world a worse place to live, but hey, be part of the problem. <3
K…
You still here?
O.K. Thanks.
I have to disagree. We would talk tough, but not deny any possibility of a confirmation, let alone a blanket refusal even to hold hearings.
Yes, we might stonewall a nominee we don’t like. We might filibuster him. But we would have waited until a name was dropped rather than publicly denying that any nominee could be acceptable.
The Republicans’ refusal to confirm Federal Judges in the numbers we’re seeing is wholly unprecedented. Yes, Democrats would say, “Waitaminnit, this guy is a pro-life advocate, forget it, he’s DOA.” But we’d wait to see the guy’s creds first!
U mad bro?
Man, you must be a Republican. I can just about see the spittle flying out of your mouth. It must suck being so angry all the time.
It seems that each subsequent shifting of power is ratcheting up the obstruction. John Roberts was eminently qualified, but his confirmation was historically low in terms of how many votes he got (Biden and Obama both voted no, as they did for Alito). We’ll see what the Democrats do when the tables are turned next time.
Yes. What’s the old hippie saying? “An eye for an eye makes the whole world an ass out of u and me?” Something like that.
No, he wouldn’t. A Justice can resign at any time. What’s your point?