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Doe 07/01/20 6:14:09 PM #1:	If this happened, McConnell and co would quickly rush in a new judge. If that happened, considering how McConnell blocked Obama's appointment in 2016, would the Dems consider impeaching the new appointment if they have the Senate in 2021? --- This signature won't be changed until at least one out of Astrograph Sorcerer, Double-Iris Magician, Performapal Monkeyboard or Electrumite is unbanned. 2/15/20 <cite>Doe posted [p:941539808] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>If this happened, McConnell and co would quickly rush in a new judge. If that happened, considering how McConnell blocked Obama's appointment in 2016, would the Dems consider impeaching the new appointment if they have the Senate in 2021? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NinjaWarrior455 07/01/20 6:14:43 PM #2:	No because the Dems are cucks --- Super Bowl 52 Champions!!!! http://myanimelist.net/animelist/NinjaWarrior457 <cite>NinjaWarrior455 posted [p:941539838] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>No because the Dems are cucks </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doe 07/01/20 6:17:17 PM #3:	That's the feeling I have unfortunately. The Republicans have gone so Mask-Off during the Trump Admin, even the Supreme Court, the conservative justices tried to argue the establishment clause is actually supposed to protect religion recently. The Dems need to take off the gloves and raze them to the ground. --- This signature won't be changed until at least one out of Astrograph Sorcerer, Double-Iris Magician, Performapal Monkeyboard or Electrumite is unbanned. 2/15/20 <cite>Doe posted [p:941539939] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>That's the feeling I have unfortunately. The Republicans have gone so Mask-Off during the Trump Admin, even the Supreme Court, the conservative justices tried to argue the establishment clause is actually supposed to protect religion recently. The Dems need to take off the gloves and raze them to the ground. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Medussa 07/01/20 6:17:27 PM #4:	death by public hanging. corruption that brazen deserves nothing less (and honestly, could easily deserve quite a bit more) --- Boom! That's right, this is all happening! You cannot change the channel now! fluffy-butt fluffy-butt oh fluffy fluffy fluffy fluffy-butt pop bum-bum-bum-bum <cite>Medussa posted [p:941539948] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>death by public hanging. corruption that brazen deserves nothing less (and honestly, could easily deserve quite a bit more) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CruelBuffalo 07/01/20 6:18:35 PM #5:	NinjaWarrior455 posted... No because the Dems are cucks The Dems would try and block but it doesnt matter. Theyll get overturned by conservative majority <cite>CruelBuffalo posted [p:941539997] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>NinjaWarrior455 posted... </cite> <quote>No because the Dems are cucks</quote> The Dems would try and block but it doesnt matter. Theyll get overturned by conservative majority </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doe 07/01/20 6:19:25 PM #6:	CruelBuffalo posted... The Dems would try and block but it doesnt matter. Theyll get overturned by conservative majority The question isn't about blocking the appointment, it's about removing them once the Dems obtain majority in 2021. --- This signature won't be changed until at least one out of Astrograph Sorcerer, Double-Iris Magician, Performapal Monkeyboard or Electrumite is unbanned. 2/15/20 <cite>Doe posted [p:941540032] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>CruelBuffalo posted... </cite> <quote>The Dems would try and block but it doesnt matter. Theyll get overturned by conservative majority</quote>The question isn't about blocking the appointment, it's about removing them once the Dems obtain majority in 2021. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Poop2 07/01/20 6:19:36 PM #7:	Cocaine Mitch should be in prison <cite>Poop2 posted [p:941540042] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Cocaine Mitch should be in prison</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KiwiTerraRizing 07/01/20 6:20:58 PM #8:	NinjaWarrior455 posted... No because the Dems are cucks No, because to impeach a Supreme Court justice for purely political reasons is a terrible fucking idea. --- Trucking Legend Don Schneider! <cite>KiwiTerraRizing posted [p:941540107] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>NinjaWarrior455 posted... </cite> <quote>No because the Dems are cucks</quote> No, because to impeach a Supreme Court justice for purely political reasons is a terrible fucking idea. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarthAragorn 07/01/20 6:21:26 PM #9:	impeach the appointee for what, exactly <cite>DarthAragorn posted [p:941540137] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>impeach the appointee for what, exactly </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ohiostate124 07/01/20 6:22:38 PM #10:	Is this actually a rumor? Havent heard this anywhere except this thread. <cite>ohiostate124 posted [p:941540183] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Is this actually a rumor? Havent heard this anywhere except this thread. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Medussa 07/01/20 6:22:41 PM #11:	you don't bother impeaching them. you simply appoint 2 for every one trump steals. --- Boom! That's right, this is all happening! You cannot change the channel now! fluffy-butt fluffy-butt oh fluffy fluffy fluffy fluffy-butt pop bum-bum-bum-bum <cite>Medussa posted [p:941540185] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>you don't bother impeaching them. you simply appoint 2 for every one trump steals. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doe 07/01/20 6:24:10 PM #12:	KiwiTerraRizing posted... No, because to impeach a Supreme Court justice for purely political reasons is a terrible fucking idea. The idea that the Supreme Court can be an apolitical body is a complete fantasy. --- This signature won't be changed until at least one out of Astrograph Sorcerer, Double-Iris Magician, Performapal Monkeyboard or Electrumite is unbanned. 2/15/20 <cite>Doe posted [p:941540244] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>KiwiTerraRizing posted... </cite> <quote>No, because to impeach a Supreme Court justice for purely political reasons is a terrible fucking idea.</quote>The idea that the Supreme Court can be an apolitical body is a complete fantasy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Southernfatman 07/01/20 6:26:11 PM #13:	I'm totally in favor of whatever sneaky and underhanded tactics that need to be used to counter Republicans' fuck-ery. Too bad the Democrats are spineless and would never do anything worth a damn. --- https://imgur.com/hslUvRN When I sin I sin real good. <cite>Southernfatman posted [p:941540332] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>I'm totally in favor of whatever sneaky and underhanded tactics that need to be used to counter Republicans' fuck-ery. Too bad the Democrats are spineless and would never do anything worth a damn. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KiwiTerraRizing 07/01/20 6:28:37 PM #14:	Doe posted... The idea that the Supreme Court can be an apolitical body is a complete fantasy. I agree but you are suggesting impeaching a Justice just because you have the votes to do it, not for any other reason. You dont see how that would blow up later? --- Trucking Legend Don Schneider! <cite>KiwiTerraRizing posted [p:941540448] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Doe posted... </cite> <quote>The idea that the Supreme Court can be an apolitical body is a complete fantasy.</quote> I agree but you are suggesting impeaching a Justice just because you have the votes to do it, not for any other reason. You dont see how that would blow up later? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doe 07/01/20 6:31:54 PM #15:	KiwiTerraRizing posted... I agree but you are suggesting impeaching a Justice just because you have the votes to do it, not for any other reason. You dont see how that would blow up later? Blow up later? The Republicans have already blocked the Democrats' appointment just because they had the votes to do it. The idea that some lines have yet to be crossed is a fantasy. Impeaching a justice appointed this year would simply be holding McConnell and the Senate Republicans to their word. --- This signature won't be changed until at least one out of Astrograph Sorcerer, Double-Iris Magician, Performapal Monkeyboard or Electrumite is unbanned. 2/15/20 <cite>Doe posted [p:941540586] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>KiwiTerraRizing posted... </cite> <quote>I agree but you are suggesting impeaching a Justice just because you have the votes to do it, not for any other reason. You dont see how that would blow up later?</quote>Blow up later? The Republicans have already blocked the Democrats' appointment just because they had the votes to do it. The idea that some lines have yet to be crossed is a fantasy. Impeaching a justice appointed this year would simply be holding McConnell and the Senate Republicans to their word. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Medussa 07/01/20 6:32:33 PM #16:	KiwiTerraRizing posted... not for any other reason no, the reason is that the nomination was done ignoring the precedent that the current SML established himself. --- Boom! That's right, this is all happening! You cannot change the channel now! fluffy-butt fluffy-butt oh fluffy fluffy fluffy fluffy-butt pop bum-bum-bum-bum <cite>Medussa posted [p:941540615] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>KiwiTerraRizing posted... </cite> <quote>not for any other reason</quote> no, the reason is that the nomination was done ignoring the precedent that the current SML established himself. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AFrench2 07/01/20 6:34:20 PM #17:	nah, corporations own both parties. they like it being a 5-4 conservative vote. --- Ohh boy <cite>AFrench2 posted [p:941540696] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>nah, corporations own both parties. they like it being a 5-4 conservative vote. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doe 07/01/20 6:35:12 PM #18:	ohiostate124 posted... Is this actually a rumor? Havent heard this anywhere except this thread. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-hugh-hewitt-alito Fox, I know, but if you look up 'Alito' it is being floated around. Both him and Thomas. --- This signature won't be changed until at least one out of Astrograph Sorcerer, Double-Iris Magician, Performapal Monkeyboard or Electrumite is unbanned. 2/15/20 <cite>Doe posted [p:941540731] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>ohiostate124 posted... </cite> <quote>Is this actually a rumor? Havent heard this anywhere except this thread.</quote>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-hugh-hewitt-alito Fox, I know, but if you look up 'Alito' it is being floated around. Both him and Thomas. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DezDroppedFreak 07/01/20 6:35:25 PM #19:	KiwiTerraRizing posted... I agree but you are suggesting impeaching a Justice just because you have the votes to do it, not for any other reason. You dont see how that would blow up later? Merrick Garland. and yes, Im for anything that upholds the dumbass precedent the GOP set in 2016. Reap what you sow --- I feel like Ratatouille when I'm whipping that cheddar <cite>DezDroppedFreak posted [p:941540745] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>KiwiTerraRizing posted... </cite> <quote>I agree but you are suggesting impeaching a Justice just because you have the votes to do it, not for any other reason. You dont see how that would blow up later?</quote> Merrick Garland. and yes, Im for anything that upholds the dumbass precedent the GOP set in 2016. Reap what you sow </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pseudomenon 07/01/20 6:39:46 PM #20:	I thought Cruz was planning to take out RBG. --- That's a great idea. <cite>Pseudomenon posted [p:941540955] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>I thought Cruz was planning to take out RBG. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Brilliant 07/01/20 6:49:20 PM #21:	Horrible fucking idea. How about the republicans remove Ginsberg now because she is too old and unfit to serve? Some of the takes in this thread are idiotic. --- Shining like the sun <cite>Brilliant posted [p:941541388] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Horrible fucking idea. How about the republicans remove Ginsberg now because she is too old and unfit to serve? Some of the takes in this thread are idiotic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anteaterking 07/01/20 6:52:17 PM #22:	What would be the grounds for impeachment? Dems should pack the court, not make impeachment viewed as even weaker than Trump's impeachment has made it. --- http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg <cite>Anteaterking posted [p:941541504] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>What would be the grounds for impeachment? Dems should pack the court, not make impeachment viewed as even weaker than Trump's impeachment has made it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Southernfatman 07/01/20 6:53:09 PM #23:	Brilliant posted... How about the republicans remove Ginsberg now because she is too old and unfit to serve? They might as well. Nobody will do shit about it. They could remove the other more liberal ones too. Who's going to do anything besides complain on the internet? --- https://imgur.com/hslUvRN When I sin I sin real good. <cite>Southernfatman posted [p:941541540] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Brilliant posted... </cite> <quote>How about the republicans remove Ginsberg now because she is too old and unfit to serve?</quote> They might as well. Nobody will do shit about it. They could remove the other more liberal ones too. Who's going to do anything besides complain on the internet? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE FOSTER 07/01/20 6:53:41 PM #24:	Trump is a traitor bought and paid for by russia he shouldnt have made any scotus picks <cite>CADE FOSTER posted [p:941541566] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Trump is a traitor bought and paid for by russia he shouldnt have made any scotus picks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DezDroppedFreak 07/01/20 7:17:46 PM #25:	Anteaterking posted... What would be the grounds for impeachment? Invalid appointment because the precedent was set a president cannot appoint a justice in an election year. --- I feel like Ratatouille when I'm whipping that cheddar <cite>DezDroppedFreak posted [p:941542470] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Anteaterking posted... </cite> <quote>What would be the grounds for impeachment?</quote>Invalid appointment because the precedent was set a president cannot appoint a justice in an election year. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jumi 07/01/20 7:20:49 PM #26:	Just impeach Kavanaugh for lying under oath. --- XBL Gamertag: Rob Thorsman Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/robertvsilvers <cite>jumi posted [p:941542582] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Just impeach Kavanaugh for lying under oath. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iPhone_7 07/01/20 7:21:31 PM #27:	If any of them retire right now then give Trumps Supreme Court pick the Merrick Garland treatment. It is an election year after all. --- Sig User Logic https://imgur.com/lA5fm7w <cite>iPhone_7 posted [p:941542602] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>If any of them retire right now then give Trumps Supreme Court pick the Merrick Garland treatment. It is an election year after all. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/01/20 7:22:12 PM #28:	Brilliant posted... Horrible fucking idea. How about the republicans remove Ginsberg now because she is too old and unfit to serve? Some of the takes in this thread are idiotic. They don't have the numbers for that. You need more than 51% to remove someone. I'm sure they would if they could. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:941542623] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Brilliant posted... </cite> <quote>Horrible fucking idea. How about the republicans remove Ginsberg now because she is too old and unfit to serve? Some of the takes in this thread are idiotic.</quote> They don't have the numbers for that. You need more than 51% to remove someone. I'm sure they would if they could. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/01/20 7:23:12 PM #29:	iPhone_7 posted... If any of them retire right now then give Trumps Supreme Court pick the Merrick Garland treatment. It is an election year after all. That would be nearly impossible. Dems would have to filibuster for 6 straight months. You'd be better off just repeatedly impeaching the president over everything so the Senate literally can't do anything else. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:941542669] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>iPhone_7 posted... </cite> <quote>If any of them retire right now then give Trumps Supreme Court pick the Merrick Garland treatment. It is an election year after all.</quote> That would be nearly impossible. Dems would have to filibuster for 6 straight months. You'd be better off just repeatedly impeaching the president over everything so the Senate literally can't do anything else. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jumi 07/01/20 7:24:36 PM #30:	Tyranthraxus posted... That would be nearly impossible. Dems would have to filibuster for 6 straight months. You can't filibuster judges anymore. If a seat opened up now, there's nothing the Dems could do. --- XBL Gamertag: Rob Thorsman Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/robertvsilvers <cite>jumi posted [p:941542729] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted... </cite> <quote>That would be nearly impossible. Dems would have to filibuster for 6 straight months.</quote> You can't filibuster judges anymore. If a seat opened up now, there's nothing the Dems could do. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/01/20 7:25:31 PM #31:	jumi posted... You can't filibuster judges anymore. If a seat opened up now, there's nothing the Dems could do. You can filibuster something else preventing there judge from even being discussed. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:941542754] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>jumi posted... </cite> <quote>You can't filibuster judges anymore. If a seat opened up now, there's nothing the Dems could do.</quote> You can filibuster something else preventing there judge from even being discussed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jumi 07/01/20 7:26:58 PM #32:	Tyranthraxus posted... You can filibuster something else preventing there judge from even being discussed. I'm not sure that would work. --- XBL Gamertag: Rob Thorsman Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/robertvsilvers <cite>jumi posted [p:941542817] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted... </cite> <quote>You can filibuster something else preventing there judge from even being discussed.</quote> I'm not sure that would work. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/01/20 7:28:58 PM #33:	jumi posted... I'm not sure that would work. It probably wouldn't if it happened now. But it could stall at least for a little time. Many republicans are going to have to campaign which means they won't be voting. It's a matter of how long they can stall and if the Democrats can sufficiently discredit any appointees. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:941542882] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>jumi posted... </cite> <quote>I'm not sure that would work.</quote> It probably wouldn't if it happened now. But it could stall at least for a little time. Many republicans are going to have to campaign which means they won't be voting. It's a matter of how long they can stall and if the Democrats can sufficiently discredit any appointees. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sktgamer_13dude 07/01/20 7:29:03 PM #34:	If Republicans had a spine, theyd block nominations by McConnell/Trump considering what happened in 2016. But fat chance at that happening. --- https://imgur.com/jWVrg9U https://imgur.com/g2efUtT https://imgur.com/5dOwhaP https://imgur.com/LVdqu8J Go Cougs and M's #DI4B <cite>sktgamer_13dude posted [p:941542888] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>If Republicans had a spine, theyd block nominations by McConnell/Trump considering what happened in 2016. But fat chance at that happening.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThunderTrain 07/01/20 7:30:43 PM #35:	Just make all 9 judges conservative. It doesn't matter at this point. We're just moving backwards as a society. --- Without this nobody reads the last line of a post Look at all these slave masters posing on your dollar <cite>ThunderTrain posted [p:941542956] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>Just make all 9 judges conservative. It doesn't matter at this point. We're just moving backwards as a society. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
divot1338 07/01/20 7:33:23 PM #37:	They could filibuster for the next six months. --- Moustache twirling villian https://i.imgur.com/U3lt3H4.jpg- Kerbey <cite>divot1338 posted [p:941543056] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>They could filibuster for the next six months. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkChozoGhost 07/01/20 7:34:18 PM #38:	jumi posted... Just impeach Kavanaugh for lying under oath. This is a good choice. We really shouldn't have a literal perjurer on the SC --- My sister's dog bit a hole in my Super Mario Land cartridge. It still works though - Skye Reynolds 3DS FC: 3239-5612-0115 <cite>DarkChozoGhost posted [p:941543094] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>jumi posted... </cite> <quote>Just impeach Kavanaugh for lying under oath.</quote>This is a good choice. We really shouldn't have a literal perjurer on the SC </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bio1590 07/01/20 7:37:33 PM #39:	If the GOP actually convinces Thomas or Alito to retire so they can replace them then it shows they're afraid of losing the 2020 AND 2024 elections. Unfortunately this is the way this shit is going to go until the GOP starts getting btfo'd on the regular in elections. I said in another thread yesterday that the Dems absolutely have to replace RBG and Breyer if they win, and if they can't retake the Senate they have to find another way to do it. --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https:/i.imgur.com/S1m3po4.jpg https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:941543218] in There are ... [t:78817650]...</cite> <quote>If the GOP actually convinces Thomas or Alito to retire so they can replace them then it shows they're afraid of losing the 2020 AND 2024 elections. Unfortunately this is the way this shit is going to go until the GOP starts getting btfo'd on the regular in elections. I said in another thread yesterday that the Dems absolutely have to replace RBG and Breyer if they win, and if they can't retake the Senate they have to find another way to do it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > There are rumors that Alito or Thomas may retire from SCOTUS.