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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #440 on: September 09, 2020, 08:55:54 PM »
Probably, though determining his qualification as a judge is not something I'm qualified to do. The reason its insane to list him as a potential nominee is because Ted Cruz has said some very nutty things on Twitter. The guy has outed himself as a crazy and petty person and has absolutely no chance of getting any position other than the one he is incumbent to. Ever. Most especially not to the supreme court which is arguably still comprised of individuals independent of politics and believed to be of sound mind.
I don't think Cruz is nutty and and petty, but he is a politician, and his relationship with the American people is that of a politician, and not as a justice.

Putting Cruz on the Supreme Court is like putting Trump in the White House. They may get the job done excellently, but it will change the perception people hold toward the establishment.

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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #441 on: September 09, 2020, 09:42:26 PM »
The reason its insane to list him as a potential nominee is because Ted Cruz has said some very nutty things on Twitter. The guy has outed himself as a crazy and petty person

Link please?

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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #443 on: September 09, 2020, 09:56:27 PM »
I don't think Cruz is nutty and and petty, but he is a politician, and his relationship with the American people is that of a politician, and not as a justice.

Putting Cruz on the Supreme Court is like putting Trump in the White House. They may get the job done excellently, but it will change the perception people hold toward the establishment.

There is a sitting justice who was general counsel for the ACLU so...

ETA: to be clear I don't think it's going to happen, but I don't think it's a bad idea theoretically.
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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #444 on: September 09, 2020, 10:00:16 PM »
This? https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/1002011542177579008?lang=en

I will say that I'm concerned about the conflict of interest that may arise from his ownership of Deadspin...

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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #445 on: September 09, 2020, 10:42:20 PM »

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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #446 on: September 10, 2020, 12:07:38 AM »

Erm, ya, that will only hurt their cause.
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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #448 on: September 10, 2020, 08:46:40 AM »

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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #449 on: September 10, 2020, 05:48:35 PM »
I don't think Cruz is nutty and and petty, but he is a politician, and his relationship with the American people is that of a politician, and not as a justice.

Putting Cruz on the Supreme Court is like putting Trump in the White House. They may get the job done excellently, but it will change the perception people hold toward the establishment.
ha good line!
but in truth the supreme court is the only body of government that hasnt (yet!) started acting political. If you say their decisions are clear thats one thing , but take a look at how congress and the administration throws barbs at each other all day acting clearly political. that hasnt happened (yet!) on the courts. allowing a trumpian personality on the courts will invite ocasio cortezian personalities as well.
lets not.
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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #450 on: September 10, 2020, 08:26:56 PM »
ha good line!
but in truth the supreme court is the only body of government that hasnt (yet!) started acting political. If you say their decisions are clear thats one thing , but take a look at how congress and the administration throws barbs at each other all day acting clearly political. that hasnt happened (yet!) on the courts. allowing a trumpian personality on the courts will invite ocasio cortezian personalities as well.
lets not.
Absolutely! Although I don't like - and I've said it here before - that Chief Justice Roberts tries to be a political pleaser. I respect justices who stick to their convictions, and keep the integrity of the court beyond reproach. Be it on either side of the aisle.

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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #451 on: September 10, 2020, 08:32:04 PM »
ha good line!
but in truth the supreme court is the only body of government that hasnt (yet!) started acting political. If you say their decisions are clear thats one thing , but take a look at how congress and the administration throws barbs at each other all day acting clearly political. that hasnt happened (yet!) on the courts. allowing a trumpian personality on the courts will invite ocasio cortezian personalities as well.
lets not.

Tell that to RBG
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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #452 on: September 10, 2020, 10:28:52 PM »
ha good line!
but in truth the supreme court is the only body of government that hasnt (yet!) started acting political. If you say their decisions are clear thats one thing , but take a look at how congress and the administration throws barbs at each other all day acting clearly political. that hasnt happened (yet!) on the courts. allowing a trumpian personality on the courts will invite ocasio cortezian personalities as well.
lets not.

As Ben Shapiro often says, "when you see Trump standing over a corpse, realize he is not the murderer, he's just the coroner"

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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #453 on: September 20, 2020, 08:19:46 PM »
So..... New thread? This one?

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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #455 on: September 21, 2020, 12:10:48 AM »
What happens if the election results are contested and SCOTUS is split 4-4?
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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #457 on: September 21, 2020, 12:37:16 AM »
What happens if the election results are contested and SCOTUS is split 4-4?
IINM Ted Cruz gave this as a reason not to wait.

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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #458 on: September 21, 2020, 12:47:04 AM »
What happens if the election results are contested and SCOTUS is split 4-4?

There lower court's decision stands.

ETA: and the country burns down.
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Re: Kennedy Replacement DDF Shortlist
« Reply #459 on: September 21, 2020, 12:51:14 AM »
There lower court's decision stands
Can't a case like this go directly to SCOTUS?
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