At one time we were led to believe Roberts was a solid choice, and we know what became of that. Likewise some of Reagan's appointees ended up being wolves in sheep's clothing.
That says to me that the real issue is not "how do we find appointees who will be good long term?" but more "why do we even tolerate a judiciary that results in single black robed individuals wielding such outsized influence?"
At one time we were led to believe Roberts was a solid choice, and we know what became of that. Likewise some of Reagan's appointees ended up being wolves in sheep's clothing.
That says to me that the real issue is not "how do we find appointees who will be good long term?" but more "why do we even tolerate a judiciary that results in single black robed individuals wielding such outsized influence?"
Yup! The constitution never intended for the supreme court to have the power it has. We can thank (not) John Marshall (the fourth supreme court chief justice) for the beginning of the power grab. Marbury v. Madison (1803), which began the power of judicial review, regulation of interstate commerce by the feds and the states losing the right to ignore the federal government when it didn't work for the individual states.
Marshall is probably a good argument for getting rid of lifetime appointments, he stuck around way too long 1801-1835).
The Supreme Court deciding things in bad ways, that should have been resolved by voters. That have opened wounds that make things linger for decades instead of being solved. Dred Scott in the 19th century, helping lead to the civil war. More recently Roe vs Wade, which has opened a half century wound on basis of society (likely leading to another civil war at some point).
Article V Convention of the States is the only way to solve it, short of.
Well, its Gorsuch.
Sure am glad it ain't hillary making the pick. Imagine her choice would have been pretty terrible.
That's why I go to my default - whoever pisses the left off the worst, has to be the right person!
That's why I go to my default - whoever pisses the left off the worst, has to be the right person!
While I really appreciate the snark, the truth is more the opposite - Whoever is the right-est will be the one who pisses them off the most. It is they who promote people and ideas not because they are the best, but by virtue of their tendency to outrage.
@PablodeFleurs
Replying to @PPact
LOL. Better visit your local dry cleaner & stock up on wire #coathangers, bimbo grrl. It'll soon be the back alley for y'all. #Gorsuch!🤣
@PablodeFleurs
Replying to @PPact
And ZERO rules were "changed", bitches-we simply did what the male-pimp frequenter #HarryReid did in 2013 (but I know bimbos can't read). 🤣
@PablodeFleurs
Replying to @NARALVirginia
We enjoy cramming the #Constitution up your ass & down your throat...simultaneously!
#Gorsuch #AbortionBitch 😜