Justice Ginsburg died today

[K Frame]

Oh, so you were the one rioting during his inauguration.

Thanks for that... 

[MechAg94]

I got to admit, I had Obama Derangement Syndrome (I probably listened to him talk no more than 60 seconds in the 8 years he was President).

But what I had is nothing compared to Trump Derangement Syndrome.

I remember people considering the idea that Obama would try to stay in power, but it was just idle comments and I didn't think he would do it.  The left seems to have little restraint on those crazier ideas.  Either that or the crazier ones are the ones with the loudest voices.

[K Frame]

I've heard screechs about "OMG HE'S GOING TO INVALIDATE THE ELECTION TO STAY IN ABOUT!!!" about ever president since Jimmy Carter.

Panicky tinfoil asshats.

[lee n. field]

I remember people considering the idea that Obama would try to stay in power, but it was just idle comments and I didn't think he would do it.  The left seems to have little restraint on those crazier ideas.  Either that or the crazier ones are the ones with the loudest voices.

I remember being a little worried that Bill Clinton wouldn't leave. 

[Hawkmoon]

Great -- now we have culture wars within MAGA.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/22/trump-barrett-lagoa-supreme-court-420045

[Perd Hapley]

Great -- now we have culture wars within MAGA.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/22/trump-barrett-lagoa-supreme-court-420045

The media love to highlight divisions on the right.

It's the same deal with religious people. They pillory us for not being able to agree on anything, and then an hour later they complain that we're all easily led, and don't want to think for ourselves. I mean, right now we shouldn't even have an opinion, right? Our puppet-master Trump hasn't given us one yet.

[Ben]

Dems have come up with the perfect strategy regarding an SCJ hearing. 

https://twitchy.com/dougp-3137/2020/09/23/great-idea-brian-fallon-gives-senate-dems-easy-solution-for-scotus-confirmation-hearing-woes-gop-might-be-all-for-it/

[grampster]

I see no reason for the Senate to have any sort of hearing at all.  Just bring the nomination to a vote.  Let the D's boycott the vote.  All the Senate needs is 51 Senators to vote.

[French G.]

I see no reason for the Senate to have any sort of hearing at all.  Just bring the nomination to a vote.  Let the D's boycott the vote.  All the Senate needs is 51 Senators to vote.

Dear Chuck Schumer, thank you for trashing Bork, Thomas, and any other judicial nominee. Your "norm" is war.

Oh, and thanks Harry Reid!

[Ron]

So with Roberts ending up being a crypto-leftist, who will be the next justice to reveal themselves as a lefty to keep the right from actually establishing a more originalist court?

[Ben]

Serious question: Do neighbors not have rights in these situations? I would be one pissed neighbor, and I wouldn't be pissed at Cocaine Mitch.

https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2020/09/24/watch-libs-are-outside-of-mitch-mcconnells-house-this-morning-protesting-the-peaceful-transition-of-power-at-the-supreme-court/

[makattak]

Serious question: Do neighbors not have rights in these situations? I would be one pissed neighbor, and I wouldn't be pissed at Cocaine Mitch.

https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2020/09/24/watch-libs-are-outside-of-mitch-mcconnells-house-this-morning-protesting-the-peaceful-transition-of-power-at-the-supreme-court/

Leftists don't care. NO ONE has rights so long as they are ANGRY. If they are angry, then they can do whatever they want.¹

These people lack empathy. They don't care what other people think. They don't care what other people feel. Those other people are WRONG, and therefore, bad. Bad people don't deserve to be treated with civility.



1: (So far, it's short of murdering people, but many of them think that's fine, too. They just want to do it in a way that they don't feel like they were responsible. Like burning down a building full of people. "It was their fault for not getting out when they knew we were ANGRY!")

[MillCreek]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8765709/Trump-says-Supreme-Court-needs-nine-judges-decide-presidential-election.html

The President will not commit to leaving the White House if he disagrees with the election results and says he must have nine justices on SCOTUS before the election so that SCOTUS can decide the election. 

[MechAg94]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8765709/Trump-says-Supreme-Court-needs-nine-judges-decide-presidential-election.html

The President will not commit to leaving the White House if he disagrees with the election results and says he must have nine justices on SCOTUS before the election so that SCOTUS can decide the election. 

His actual quote doesn't sound quite the same. 

'I think having a 4-4 situation is not a good situation,' Trump said. 

'Just in case it would be more political than it should be I think it's very important to have a 9th judge,' he said.

[Northwoods]

So with Roberts ending up being a crypto-leftist, who will be the next justice to reveal themselves as a lefty to keep the right from actually establishing a more originalist court?

Kavanaugh would be my bet.  In spite of his confirmation experience.

[Angel Eyes]

His actual quote doesn't sound quite the same. 

This.

There are things the media claims Trump said, and there is what Trump actually said.

[MechAg94]

Kavanaugh would be my bet.  In spite of his confirmation experience.

I have heard he is not as conservative as people made him out to be.  Perhaps his confirmation experience affected how much he would shift to the left, but that is hard to predict.

[MillCreek]

His actual quote doesn't sound quite the same. 

Perhaps a list of quotes would be better:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/24/politics/trump-election-warnings-leaving-office/index.html

[MechAg94]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8765709/Trump-says-Supreme-Court-needs-nine-judges-decide-presidential-election.html

The President will not commit to leaving the White House if he disagrees with the election results and says he must have nine justices on SCOTUS before the election so that SCOTUS can decide the election.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_DYUarsXOE

Here is the question about the "transition of power".  The foolish part of the question is there is no transition if he wins which Trump said.  I wouldn't expect Trump or any President to say yes during a reelection campaign.  

[K Frame]

And, in "the left continues to prove that they're a true class act," Trump and the first lady were booed by protestors as they paid respects to RBG...

[Ron]

The Left is very clever and Trump is very clever.

If the Left coordinates a "win" using election fraud they can beat Trump over the head with his own words over and over, stymieing any attempt to actually look at the legitimacy of the election.

Trump gives up no ground willingly.

He ran on giving no quarter but only his guys have gone to jail.

"Lock her up" is a fading memory.

[DittoHead]

the only way they're going to win is by a rigged election

Anyone who believes this, on either side, is crazy.
Polling isn't perfect but it's very clear that this country is divided and that either candidate has a decent chance of getting enough (legitimate) votes to win.
That was the case in the last election and I don't see much difference now.

[MechAg94]

The Left is very clever and Trump is very clever.

If the Left coordinates a "win" using election fraud they can beat Trump over the head with his own words over and over, stymieing any attempt to actually look at the legitimacy of the election.

Trump gives up no ground willingly.

He ran on giving no quarter but only his guys have gone to jail.

"Lock her up" is a fading memory.

I don't think the Left is clever.  They do and say monumentally stupid stuff all the time that is quickly forgotten.  They are just persistent, well funded, and the media gives them lots of cover.  

[Ron]

It's just like watching "Professional Wrestling" on TV.

Arch villains, good guys, bad guys, old characters leave new characters introduced, fast plot shifts and season long cliffhangers.

Story lines that never go anywhere or are resolved, you have characters changing sides and alliances.

Enjoy the show.

[Pb]

It's just like watching "Professional Wrestling" on TV.

Arch villains, good guys, bad guys, old characters leave new characters introduced, fast plot shifts and season long cliffhangers.

Story lines that never go anywhere or are resolved, you have characters changing sides and alliances.

Enjoy the show.

I think seeing "Jake the Snake" throw a giant python on a sweaty steroid user is a lot more fun than this nightmare.