Watch the Tube. Trump is publically swearing him in NOW. If you hurry, you can press RECORD.

heh

i'll pass thanks

Posted by DoctorKz on 10/8/2018 7:03:00 PM (view original):

Posted by bad_luck on 10/8/2018 6:55:00 PM (view original):

Posted by DoctorKz on 10/8/2018 6:45:00 PM (view original):
The history of not confirming Supreme Court justices in election years when the Senate is held in opposition hands to the President goes back decades. Garland got shafted in that sense. But Republicans did not character assassinate him.

The Senate voted to confirm. Did you watch Collins' speech? She was quite clear as to why she voted to confirm. And she was very much on the fence prior to the FBI updated review. The guy had 6 investigations prior, not a whiff of impropriety. Those are the facts that the Senate based their votes. It is what it is. Ford's testimony didnt strengthen her cause. Not one bit.

Sort of. Nominations to SCOTUS don’t happen that often, period. So the fact that it rarely happens in the last year of a presidency when the opposition party controls the sentate doesn’t change the fact that Garland should be in Gorsuch’s seat.

You’ll have no one to cry to when the Democrats take all branches of the federal government and then expand the court to 11 seats through a simple majority in Congress.

The FBI investigation was a sham. They didn’t even interview the victim or the accused. The 6 investigations prior didn’t include any time before Kavanaugh turned 18.

You're not likely to impeach him based on what he might have done as a teenager more than 35 years ago. Impeachment is for lack of good behavior in office. And truth be told, you and I haven't seen the recent FBI report. We don't know what is in it.

Not saying impeach. Just negate with two more liberal justices.

I know the FBI didn’t talk to Ford or Kavanaugh. That’s public based on comments from the Senate.

I'm not sure if/how the Court can be expanded from 9 to 11. You will hopefully enlighten me on that process...seems temporary. Republicans could expand to 13 later on? Where does it end?

formerly working as a political operative should become a disqualifier.....the Court would be better off without someone that once worked for a white house administration....any party.

Congress controls the size of the court. President has to sign it into law. Nothing stopping GOP from changing it to 13 later. There’s actually a really good argument for a very large court (27, 29, etc.). It makes it less partisan and each seat matters less. So you don’t have a situation where a single retirement or death swings the court for a generation. Most of the federal circuit courts are large.

I think we should have just 3. Save some money and office space.

FDR tried to pack the Court, and failed. I suppose it could happen, but am unsure why it is necessary to change it other than to pack the Court for political advantage. Once again, the pendulum always swings both ways. It would never sit well by either party to bring about, or attempt to bring about, a majority that cannot be undone. That would lead to authoritarianism. One party cannot, should not, have permanent control. That would be much more of a constitutional crisis than having someone like Trump or Obama in the White House. Be careful what you wish for, Sir...

Like I said, a larger court softens the impact of individual retirements and deaths.

And the GOP set this into motion when they stole the Garland seat. Sorry.

That would be a fundamental change I would venemously oppose. As would most Americans. Play fair, win or lose. Victory is fleeting...

Posted by DougOut on 10/8/2018 7:47:00 PM (view original):
I think we should have just 3. Save some money and office space.

i agree

same with the circuits

pure deficit reduction

all combines all judicial panels three

Increase the size of the Court. Eliminate the Electoral college. Change the rules when you don't win. No thanks...

Posted by bad_luck on 10/8/2018 7:41:00 PM (view original):
Congress controls the size of the court. President has to sign it into law. Nothing stopping GOP from changing it to 13 later. There’s actually a really good argument for a very large court (27, 29, etc.). It makes it less partisan and each seat matters less. So you don’t have a situation where a single retirement or death swings the court for a generation. Most of the federal circuit courts are large.

Typical democrat. Tax spend tax spend tax spend. Like the money grows on a tree.

Posted by bad_luck on 10/8/2018 7:29:00 PM (view original):

Posted by DoctorKz on 10/8/2018 7:03:00 PM (view original):

Posted by bad_luck on 10/8/2018 6:55:00 PM (view original):

Posted by DoctorKz on 10/8/2018 6:45:00 PM (view original):
The history of not confirming Supreme Court justices in election years when the Senate is held in opposition hands to the President goes back decades. Garland got shafted in that sense. But Republicans did not character assassinate him.

The Senate voted to confirm. Did you watch Collins' speech? She was quite clear as to why she voted to confirm. And she was very much on the fence prior to the FBI updated review. The guy had 6 investigations prior, not a whiff of impropriety. Those are the facts that the Senate based their votes. It is what it is. Ford's testimony didnt strengthen her cause. Not one bit.

Sort of. Nominations to SCOTUS don’t happen that often, period. So the fact that it rarely happens in the last year of a presidency when the opposition party controls the sentate doesn’t change the fact that Garland should be in Gorsuch’s seat.

You’ll have no one to cry to when the Democrats take all branches of the federal government and then expand the court to 11 seats through a simple majority in Congress.

The FBI investigation was a sham. They didn’t even interview the victim or the accused. The 6 investigations prior didn’t include any time before Kavanaugh turned 18.

You're not likely to impeach him based on what he might have done as a teenager more than 35 years ago. Impeachment is for lack of good behavior in office. And truth be told, you and I haven't seen the recent FBI report. We don't know what is in it.

Not saying impeach. Just negate with two more liberal justices.

I know the FBI didn’t talk to Ford or Kavanaugh. That’s public based on comments from the Senate.

This latest BL dropping doesn't even deserve a response.

Posted by DoctorKz on 10/8/2018 7:56:00 PM (view original):
Increase the size of the Court. Eliminate the Electoral college. Change the rules when you don't win. No thanks...

Refuse to hold a hearing when your guy dies while the opposition holds the White House?

GOP started this. No sympathy for your future tears.