Biden SC appointment is in

[larsIU]

Ok WC, tell me what to think.



-age 51, D.C. born, Miami raised
-Harvard College & Harvard Law School
-former Breyer clerk
-former public defender
-elevated by Biden to D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
-high-profile rulings include Trump WH counsel opinion that "presidents are not kings"

 

[UncleMark]

Ok WC, tell me what to think.

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-age 51, D.C. born, Miami raised
-Harvard College & Harvard Law School
-former Breyer clerk
-former public defender
-elevated by Biden to D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
-high-profile rulings include Trump WH counsel opinion that "presidents are not kings"

Solid choice. Recently been through Senate confirmation. I like that she's spent time outside the ivory towers.

 

[mcmurtry66]

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-age 51, D.C. born, Miami raised
-Harvard College & Harvard Law School
-former Breyer clerk
-former public defender
-elevated by Biden to D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
-high-profile rulings include Trump WH counsel opinion that "presidents are not kings"

I'll tell you exactly what I think. Yet another one. Pride of Palmetto High. Add her to the list with Jeff Bezos and the great Kimbo Slice!!!!!!

 

[larsIU]

Solid choice. Recently been through Senate confirmation. I like that she's spent time outside the ivory towers.

And youngish. I suspect she has the chops. No way Biden appoints the first Black female to the court to have her struggle in a confirmation hearing.

 

[UncleMark]

And youngish. I suspect she has the chops. No way Biden appoints the first Black female to the court to have her struggle in a confirmation hearing.

That's why her recent confirmation to the DC court is a factor.

 

[TheOriginalHappyGoat]

Ok WC, tell me what to think.

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-age 51, D.C. born, Miami raised
-Harvard College & Harvard Law School
-former Breyer clerk
-former public defender
-elevated by Biden to D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
-high-profile rulings include Trump WH counsel opinion that "presidents are not kings"

She's been the front runner since the beginning. She'll probably pick up a few GOP votes. 53-47 or something like that.

 

[anon_mya1phvcpf5x4]

couldn't go with someone that is 18 and would be there forever? lol.

Seems to have a good resume.

 

[jet812]

She met the main requirement of being a black woman. If she is actually qualified that’s a great bonus!

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

She met the main requirement of being a black woman. If she is actually qualified that’s a great bonus!

"If"?

 

[Marvin the Martian]

She met the main requirement of being a black woman. If she is actually qualified that’s a great bonus!

Interesting people complain about that, here is what Reagan said:

"It is time for a woman to sit among our highest jurists. I will also seek out women to appoint to other federal courts in an effort to bring about a better balance on the federal bench."

I wonder what people think the difference is between what Reagan did and what Biden is doing?

 

[anon_mya1phvcpf5x4]

She met the main requirement of being a black woman. If she is actually qualified that’s a great bonus!

Most in the past have met the requirement of being a white man. Don't recall bellyaching back then.

 

[mcmurtry66]

Interesting people complain about that, here is what Reagan said:

"It is time for a woman to sit among our highest jurists. I will also seek out women to appoint to other federal courts in an effort to bring about a better balance on the federal bench."

I wonder what people think the difference is between what Reagan did and what Biden is doing?

The current political milieu and appearance of pandering. Biden should have kept his mouth shut and just chosen her. She obviously has the pedigree

 

[CO. Hoosier]

"If"?

I thought Sotomayer was qualified and posted in support of her appointment on this forum even though I knew I would mostly disagree with her. She has turned out to be an unqualified gasbag. Even RBG told her to have her clerks ghostwrite her opinions.

The moral of the story is that the chairs a nominee sits in prior to taking the job is not evidence of qualifications.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

I thought Sotomayer was qualified and posted in support of her appointment on this forum even though I knew I would mostly disagree with her. She has turned out to be an unqualified gasbag. Even RBG told her to have her clerks ghostwrite her opinions.

The moral of the story is that the chairs a nominee sits in prior to taking the job is not evidence of qualifications.

So, since you are answering for Jet, do you think that's what he meant?

 

[larsIU]

Interesting people complain about that, here is what Reagan said:

"It is time for a woman to sit among our highest jurists. I will also seek out women to appoint to other federal courts in an effort to bring about a better balance on the federal bench."

I wonder what people think the difference is between what Reagan did and what Biden is doing?

Reagan was woke.

 

[mcmurtry66]

Reagan was woke.

Hollywood

 

[jet812]

"If"?

I realize that I’m not qualified to assess that, unlike many that think they know…

 

[larsIU]

Hollywood

Maybe we should get Clooney to run.

 

[jet812]

Interesting people complain about that, here is what Reagan said:

"It is time for a woman to sit among our highest jurists. I will also seek out women to appoint to other federal courts in an effort to bring about a better balance on the federal bench."

I wonder what people think the difference is between what Reagan did and what Biden is doing?

None.

 

[mcmurtry66]

Maybe we should get Clooney to run.

I hate him. Like his movies though

 

[toastedbread]

Interesting people complain about that, here is what Reagan said:

"It is time for a woman to sit among our highest jurists. I will also seek out women to appoint to other federal courts in an effort to bring about a better balance on the federal bench."

I wonder what people think the difference is between what Reagan did and what Biden is doing?

There has never been an Asian on the supreme court. We have had black supreme court justices. Why should a black female come before a single Asian? Especially in the light of the recent horrific discrimination against Asians.

 

[jet812]

So, since you are answering for Jet, do you think that's what he meant?

I’ll bet you think you know what I meant, even though you have no clue…

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

I’ll bet you think you know what I meant, even though you have no clue…

You would lose that bet...that's why I asked.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

There has never been an Asian on the supreme court. We have had black supreme court justices. Why should a black female come before a single Asian? Especially in the light of the recent horrific discrimination against Asians.

We do need Asians on the court, why would I think that is bad. I am just saying that there is a complaint that limiting selections to a Black woman (or to an Asian) is bad by people who generally supported Reagan and Reagan ran on nominating a woman. This isn't new.

We need people from outside the Ivy League. It is WAY overrepresented. We also have right this second (with Breyer) 6 Catholics, 1 former Catholic (Kavanagh), and two Jewish justices. Where are protestants, atheists, Hindus, whatever?

The best way to make sure all groups are represented is to expand the court .

 

[Harry Hondo]

Maybe we should get Clooney to run.

He's got perhaps a year of community college. How about Alec Baldwin? He has experience with a firearm at least and might be pro 2nd Amendment!

 

[mcmurtry66]

We do need Asians on the court, why would I think that is bad. I am just saying that there is a complaint that limiting selections to a Black woman (or to an Asian) is bad by people who generally supported Reagan and Reagan ran on nominating a woman. This isn't new.

We need people from outside the Ivy League. It is WAY overrepresented. We also have right this second (with Breyer) 6 Catholics, 1 former Catholic (Kavanagh), and two Jewish justices. Where are protestants, atheists, Hindus, whatever?

The best way to make sure all groups are represented is to expand the court .

Maybe Asians care more about money. Maybe it's a cultural thing. I don't know. But I've never thought of Asians as being underrepresented - I just think they gravitate to firms and businesses instead of government

 

[larsIU]

He's got perhaps a year of community college. How about Alec Baldwin? He has experience with a firearm at least and might be pro 2nd Amendment!

 

[dbmhoosier]

I thought Sotomayer was qualified and posted in support of her appointment on this forum even though I knew I would mostly disagree with her. She has turned out to be an unqualified gasbag. Even RBG told her to have her clerks ghostwrite her opinions.

The moral of the story is that the chairs a nominee sits in prior to taking the job is not evidence of qualifications.

Does it really matter if she's qualified or not? She votes yes or she votes no. She will vote with the other libs on the court lock stock in barrel on every single issue no matter what. This is already predetermined.

 

[MyTeamIsOnTheFloor]

I thought Sotomayer was qualified and posted in support of her appointment on this forum even though I knew I would mostly disagree with her. She has turned out to be an unqualified gasbag. Even RBG told her to have her clerks ghostwrite her opinions.

The moral of the story is that the chairs a nominee sits in prior to taking the job is not evidence of qualifications.

I agree that many have the minimum qualifications, and few have the chops.

SCOTUS is like hiring a football coach - you usually find out what you need to know AFTER the fact. Even Saban and Belichick weren't sure things known at the start.

If she gets on the court and the "seasoning" works and the political crap chills out and the law guides her, I'm good with it. If she decides to be a social justice warrior instead of a judge, I'll bitch and whine.

 

[anon_mya1phvcpf5x4]

There has never been an Asian on the supreme court. We have had black supreme court justices. Why should a black female come before a single Asian? Especially in the light of the recent horrific discrimination against Asians.

Trump took 3 swings at the SC, wonder why he didn't think to add an Asian.

 

[dbmhoosier]

Trump took 3 swings at the SC, wonder why he didn't think to add an Asian.

Hunter reportedly told Joe to pick a "yellow". Joe didn't listen.

 

[bailey777]

Trump took 3 swings at the SC, wonder why he didn't think to add an Asian.

He should have been asking you for advice. You probably would have told him to pick a pink woman who identifies as a man three days a week, a dog two days a week, and some days idetifies as asian.

 

[bailey777]

I agree that many have the minimum qualifications, and few have the chops.

SCOTUS is like hiring a football coach - you usually find out what you need to know AFTER the fact. Even Saban and Belichick weren't sure things known at the start.

If she gets on the court and the "seasoning" works and the political crap chills out and the law guides her, I'm good with it. If she decides to be a social justice warrior instead of a judge, I'll bitch and whine.

You honestly think Biden is going to apoint somebody who lets the law guide them. This is replacing a big liberal Breyer she will be every bit as liberal and you better believe she will be a social justice warrior. And of course if the republicans try and fight her nomination they will simply be called racists. Its the oldest playbook the dems have.

 

[toastedbread]

We do need Asians on the court, why would I think that is bad. I am just saying that there is a complaint that limiting selections to a Black woman (or to an Asian) is bad by people who generally supported Reagan and Reagan ran on nominating a woman. This isn't new.

We need people from outside the Ivy League. It is WAY overrepresented. We also have right this second (with Breyer) 6 Catholics, 1 former Catholic (Kavanagh), and two Jewish justices. Where are protestants, atheists, Hindus, whatever?

The best way to make sure all groups are represented is to expand the court .

I don't support affirmative action by race. Possibly by some measure of income/wealth. I'm just saying that if anyone should be appointed by race it should absolutely be an Asian, especially in light of the horrific abuse and attacks the community has faced post-covid.

Trump took 3 swings at the SC, wonder why he didn't think to add an Asian.

No one hates Trump more than me. Not sure why Trump is relevant?

 

[anon_mya1phvcpf5x4]

I don't support affirmative action by race. Possibly by some measure of income/wealth. I'm just saying that if anyone should be appointed by race it should absolutely be an Asian, especially in light of the horrific abuse and attacks the community has faced post-covid.

No one hates Trump more than me. Not sure why Trump is relevant?

Biden only had 1 choice so he couldn't cover every option that hasn't been on SC. His successor could have.

Given that conservatives like to paint Biden as friendly to China, that may make him less likely to appoint an Asian

 

[Courtsensetwo]

I don't support affirmative action by race. Possibly by some measure of income/wealth. I'm just saying that if anyone should be appointed by race it should absolutely be an Asian, especially in light of the horrific abuse and attacks the community has faced post-covid.

No one hates Trump more than me. Not sure why Trump is relevant?

The race chose was by far the most politically valuable. No other reason.

The actual positive effects from the choice on society down the road are strictly icing.

 

[anon_mya1phvcpf5x4]

Yup, saying you pick an asian wouldn't have carried as much politically during the election.

Saying you will pick an african american woman and then picking an asian instead would potentially hurt him in the next election because of not following what was promised.

Although still holding out hope we get better choices next go around.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

He should have been asking you for advice. You probably would have told him to pick a pink woman who identifies as a man three days a week, a dog two days a week, and some days idetifies as asian.

I don't think he has your number.

 

[dbmhoosier]

FYI SCOTUS Update

-Regarding Biden's radical pick for SCOTUS, it all comes down to Graham. He is critical.

-Under the power-sharing agreement Republicans have with Democrats (they are evenly split 50-50), if a nominee is hung-up in committee, it essentially is tabled (the VP cannot vote to advance nominees out of committee). I talked about this a month ago, scroll way up.

-Most of the Republicans on the Judiciary Committee (Cruz, Hawley, etc) have indicated they will vote to block the nominee.

-McConnell would love to hold the seat open.

-Meanwhile, Sinema and Manchin have said they do not want a radical nominee if it makes it to the floor. But, they may be forced to vote for her.

-Odds favor Biden, as of now.

-Regardless, it won't change the balance of power on SCOTUS. We sill control it.

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FYI Well, it looks like Graham read my Telegram post. He just released this statement:

"If media reports are accurate, and Judge Jackson has been chosen as the Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Breyer, it means the radical Left has won President Biden over yet again. The attacks by the Left on Judge Childs from South Carolina apparently worked."

So, Graham is a no vote. That deadlocks the commitee, unless Dems can flip one of the other Rs. Remember, they are EVENLY divided on the Judiciary Commitee. 😂

Note: I still think Biden gets her through, but this is gonna be rough for them.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

FYI SCOTUS Update

-Regarding Biden's radical pick for SCOTUS, it all comes down to Graham. He is critical.

-Under the power-sharing agreement Republicans have with Democrats (they are evenly split 50-50), if a nominee is hung-up in committee, it essentially is tabled (the VP cannot vote to advance nominees out of committee). I talked about this a month ago, scroll way up.

-Most of the Republicans on the Judiciary Committee (Cruz, Hawley, etc) have indicated they will vote to block the nominee.

-McConnell would love to hold the seat open.

-Meanwhile, Sinema and Manchin have said they do not want a radical nominee if it makes it to the floor. But, they may be forced to vote for her.

-Odds favor Biden, as of now.

-Regardless, it won't change the balance of power on SCOTUS. We sill control it.

Ⓜ️

FYI Well, it looks like Graham read my Telegram post. He just released this statement:

"If media reports are accurate, and Judge Jackson has been chosen as the Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Breyer, it means the radical Left has won President Biden over yet again. The attacks by the Left on Judge Childs from South Carolina apparently worked."

So, Graham is a no vote. That deadlocks the commitee, unless Dems can flip one of the other Rs. Remember, they are EVENLY divided on the Judiciary Commitee. 😂

Note: I still think Biden gets her through, but this is gonna be rough for them.

As long as they are acting in the best interest of the country.