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Con_Alma

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Jeff Mason is reporting that the President won't make a nomination this week and will wait until the Senate is back in session.

This makes me think he's already got a candidate he's ready to offer up.
Feb 14, 2016 5:52pm
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Con_Alma;1781442 wrote:Jeff Mason is reporting that the President won't make a nomination this week and will wait until the Senate is back in session.

This makes me think he's already got a candidate he's ready to offer up.
Also the man just died as well


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Feb 14, 2016 6:34pm
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Con_Alma

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I wish extending respect to the deceased Justice was the reason Mr. President is waiting.
Feb 14, 2016 6:48pm
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superman

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There needs to be a very thorough investigation of the death before anyone is nominated.
Feb 14, 2016 7:25pm
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queencitybuckeye

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superman;1781446 wrote:There needs to be a very thorough investigation of the death before anyone is nominated.
Why? Is there doubt that he's really dead?
Feb 14, 2016 8:49pm
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superman;1781446 wrote:There needs to be a very thorough investigation of the death before anyone is nominated.
Even if he was murdered those responsible for it would be the same people investigation soooo


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Feb 14, 2016 9:00pm
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queencitybuckeye;1781451 wrote:Why? Is there doubt that he's really dead?
No i think it's suspicious.
Feb 14, 2016 9:13pm
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gut;1781431 wrote:There are 4 liberal justices that always vote together and now just 2 conservative judges that always vote together.

I hate that it matters, but under no circumstances should a liberal judge be confirmed.
always is such an absolute. You are wrong. Usually is the correct term. And you will see labeling Alito and Roberts as moderate is ridiculous.
Ginsburg
 Sotomayor

 Kagan

 Breyer

 Kennedy

 Roberts

 Scalia

 Alito

 Thomas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg — 90% 93% 88% 76% 71% 70% 67% 66%
Sonia Sotomayor 90% — 94% 88% 80% 75% 72% 70% 71%
Elena Kagan 93% 94% — 89% 80% 75% 74% 71% 71%
Stephen Breyer 88% 88% 89% — 81% 77% 69% 74% 72%
Anthony Kennedy 76% 80% 80% 81% — 88% 82% 86% 84%
John Roberts 71% 75% 75% 77% 88% — 90% 93% 90%
Antonin Scalia 70% 72% 74% 69% 82% 90% — 86% 91%
Samuel Alito 67% 70% 71% 74% 86% 93% 86% — 91%
Clarence Thomas 66% 71% 71% 72% 84% 90% 91% 91% —
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/06/24/upshot/24up-scotus-agreement-rates.html
Feb 14, 2016 9:42pm
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superman;1781454 wrote:No i think it's suspicious.
You think its suspicious that a 79 year old fat guy died of a heart attack?
Feb 14, 2016 10:11pm
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superman;1781446 wrote:There needs to be a very thorough investigation of the death before anyone is nominated.
The position needs to be filled regardless of what is ultimately ruled as the cause of death.
Feb 14, 2016 11:59pm
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ZWICK 4 PREZ;1781459 wrote:You think its suspicious that a 79 year old fat guy died of a heart attack?
I think the timing is quite fortuitous for a few prominent democrats and therfore needs a thorough investigation.
Feb 15, 2016 5:53am
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superman

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Al Bundy;1781478 wrote:The position needs to be filled regardless of what is ultimately ruled as the cause of death.
Yes, however, if something suspicious took place, i think it affects who you let choose that replacement
Feb 15, 2016 5:55am
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queencitybuckeye

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superman;1781454 wrote:No i think it's suspicious.
That a 79 year old man dies?

Are there pre-made tinfoil hats, or is it more a DIY project?
Feb 15, 2016 6:00am
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superman;1781486 wrote:I think the timing is quite fortuitous for a few prominent democrats and therfore needs a thorough investigation.
LOL Oh you were actually serious?


You're right... we should find out who's at fault for Scalia's heart disease. Who set out to make him fat. Did Obama order his PCP to take him off statins? This is very compelling stuff, I agree. I heard Hillary added extra animal fat to every meal he ate! WE WILL GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS!
Feb 15, 2016 6:08am
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The Republican should push back on Obama selection as long as possible, apply more pressure on Hillary, organize unity within the GOP for the next Presidential candidate ... Win to election .... Their are three supreme judges that are 87 77,77 years old the next President will most likely be picking the next three judges..
Feb 15, 2016 6:37am
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ZWICK 4 PREZ;1781490 wrote:LOL Oh you were actually serious?


You're right... we should find out who's at fault for Scalia's heart disease. Who set out to make him fat. Did Obama order his PCP to take him off statins? This is very compelling stuff, I agree. I heard Hillary added extra animal fat to every meal he ate! WE WILL GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS!
Pork rinds ... The weapon of democrats
Feb 15, 2016 6:40am
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Classyposter58;1781443 wrote:Also the man just died as well


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Also, you're right as well, also, and too, as well.
Feb 15, 2016 6:40am
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superman

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queencitybuckeye;1781488 wrote:That a 79 year old man dies?

Are there pre-made tinfoil hats, or is it more a DIY project?
You being an ass doesn't change things.
Feb 15, 2016 7:45am
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ZWICK 4 PREZ;1781490 wrote:LOL Oh you were actually serious?


You're right... we should find out who's at fault for Scalia's heart disease. Who set out to make him fat. Did Obama order his PCP to take him off statins? This is very compelling stuff, I agree. I heard Hillary added extra animal fat to every meal he ate! WE WILL GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS!
I blame Obamacare.

In all seriousness, as much as it sucks to have this happen, Obama has the right to appoint the next justice. I don't think they should, but I probably wouldn't QQ if the senate dragged their feet on the nomination. I actually wouldn't mind the DC guy that boatshoes recommended. He seems pretty much down the middle.
Feb 15, 2016 8:32am
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The part that disgusts me is that people on both sides of the aisle are using a man's death as a political football.
Feb 15, 2016 9:45am
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BoatShoes;1781412 wrote:Sri Srinavisan was confirmed 97-0 to the D.C. Cirvuit. Obama will find enough Republicans to,confirm him I think.
Affirmative Action candidate.
Feb 15, 2016 9:58am
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queencitybuckeye

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superman;1781499 wrote:You being an ass doesn't change things.
Correct. An overweight 79 year old man died, just as hundreds of 79 year old (or younger) people did the same day. That's what happened.
Feb 15, 2016 10:02am
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gut;1781431 wrote:There are 4 liberal justices that always vote together and now just 2 conservative judges that always vote together.

I hate that it matters, but under no circumstances should a liberal judge be confirmed.
I hate that it matter as well but it's pretty much been a liberal court in my lifetime. John Roberts is a Bush appointed justice but he seems to be a liberal justice when it comes down to it.

Obama should be allowed to put forth a candidate though. The Senate has every right to block it but it should be an Obama appointee.
Feb 15, 2016 10:30am
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TERM LIMITS Congress max 10 years, Senator max 12 years and SC Justice 20 years

Bottom line is simple... a politican can run for Congress 10 years then run for Senator for 12 years total plotical career 22 years if candiate is worth of Presidential than adds a max of 8 years so the max total of a Federal elected politican is 30 years.

Life time seat for SC Justice not sure that in the best interest for America or wise for the court or government system
Feb 15, 2016 10:45am
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queencitybuckeye;1781523 wrote:Correct. An overweight 79 year old man died, just as hundreds of 79 year old (or younger) people did the same day. That's what happened.
How many of them stand in the way of a band of criminals getting things they want? How many of them were found with a pillow over their face and some two bit government hack declared that no autopsy was necessary without ever seeing the body?
Feb 15, 2016 11:01am