Scalia died earlier today at the age of 79.
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Antonin Scalia has died
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Antonin Scalia has died
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Without a clear-cut definition of sin, morality becomes a mere argument over the best way to train animals
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He was a towering figure in American politics. He was probably the most vocal and aggressive member of the Supreme Court. He'll be greatly missed.
I doubt we'll see a replacement for him this year.Middle-of-the-road swing voter. Feel free to sway my opinion.
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My cynicism takes a hopeful turn, unlike yours.
Obama and the Dems want to get SOMETHING for their opportunity to NOMINATE a Supreme, but knowing that Repubs will oppose any clear-cut Liberal, may choose to nominate a non-political jurist of note, but whose practical import might be to firm up moderately Liberal trends even though thwarting anything more clearly Liberal.Near the Peoples' Republic of Davis, south of the State of Jefferson (Suspended between Left and Right)
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Originally posted by Bill the Cat View PostScalia died earlier today at the age of 79.Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbnueb2OI4o&t=3s
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Originally posted by Adam View PostMy cynicism takes a hopeful turn, unlike yours.
Obama and the Dems want to get something for their opportunity to NOMINATE a Supreme, but knowing that Repubs will oppose any clear-cut Liberal, may choose to nominate a non-political jurist of note, but whose practical import might be to firm up moderately Liberal trends even though thwarting anything more clearly Liberal.
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Mitch McConnell is already saying that nobody should be nominated until the next presidency. History buffs: is there any precedence for waiting that long?"I am not angered that the Moral Majority boys campaign against abortion. I am angry when the same men who say, "Save OUR children" bellow "Build more and bigger bombers." That's right! Blast the children in other nations into eternity, or limbless misery as they lay crippled from "OUR" bombers! This does not jell." - Leonard Ravenhill
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Originally posted by JimL View PostMark my words, republicans will block any nominee for the supreme court that the current president puts forth.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Meanwhile, this was a great man who had a wife, 9 kids, and dozens of grandkids who will sorely miss him. His best friends on the court were those with whom he had the sharpest ideological disagreements. That says a lot about his character.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostWe can only hope. The rest of your post was babble. In a four-four decision, the lower court's ruling becomes the law of the land.
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Originally posted by JimL View PostYes, the lower courts ruling stands.
Thats what the Supreme court was to decide upon, and that ruling, whether decided upon by the Supreme Court or not will have to wait.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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If there was a majority either way, the ruling would stand, surely? Why would rulings be stayed unless there's a tie?Watch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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Here's an article about the practice of appointments during election years:
http://thehill.com/regulation/court-...o-fill-scaliasWatch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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Originally posted by DesertBerean View PostIf there was a majority either way, the ruling would stand, surely? Why would rulings be stayed unless there's a tie?
Opponents appeal to Supreme Court of the US, because they think X is wrong.
Supreme Court hears the case, and, by majority, rule that X is wrong. X is, therefore, no longer law.
Supreme Court hears the case, and, by majority, rule that X is correct. X is, therefore, upheld as the law of the land.
Supreme Court hears the case, and, comes to a tie vote on the decision. X is, therefore, unchanged, and remains the law of the land.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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