SCOTUS Justice Scalia passes today...

[jc1240]

Reports are coming out now that the justice of the peace ruled the death of natural causes over the phone. That, and he was found with a pillow over his head... Certainly possible is nothing, but an autopsy might have been prudent.

Source?

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/lo...owner-recalls-Scalia-s-last-hours-6830372.php

 

[W2D]

I took my daughter to see Reagan lying (sp?) in state at the capital. Maybe we could go together again. I heard they may use the SC building.

 

[Alea Jacta Est]

This could be the most important election in my lifetime.

Your conjugation of the verb "to be" notwithstanding...

I propose beyond a shadow of a doubt, it is the most important election of your lifetime without regard to your age.

 

[Doctor_M]

Sad to loose a great American and one of the last lines of defense against a tyrannical executive. Looking at his last appointments.... I fear the worst.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Obama writes and signs EO abolishing the right to possess firearms.

Lower court upholds his EO.

Goes to SCOTUS and results in 4/4 vote.

Lower court ruling upheld.


I have always believed that the Second Amendment will be used as a bargaining chip.

Will the Senate confirm a moderate SCJ based on an EO like this being floated by BHO?

 

[EL1227]

Chris Plante is on FIRE today ...

Look for The Chris Plante Show 2.15.16 PodCast later this week. Starting at @ 10AM.

He was tearing a liberal caller a new a-hole on the hypocrisy of the Republican's in blocking ANY appointment Obama might attempt to make, coupled with yesterday's 'fair-and-balanced reporting' from the left-stream media ... al la George Snuffleupagus performance with Schmucky Schumer.

02/14/16: Presidential Candidates React to Antonin Scalia’s Death
Guests: Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, John Kasich, Bernie Sanders, Charles Schumer, Matt Dowd, Cokie Roberts, Bill Kristol

 

[frogman68]

Obama writes and signs EO abolishing the right to possess firearms.

Lower court upholds his EO.

Goes to SCOTUS and results in 4/4 vote.

Lower court ruling upheld.


I have always believed that the Second Amendment will be used as a bargaining chip.

Will the Senate confirm a moderate SCJ based on an EO like this being floated by BHO?

If that would happen it would be 1860 all over . This time it will be Texas to lead the charge and secede and over half the states would join them

 

[Jim12]

Look for The Chris Plante Show 2.15.16 PodCast later this week. Starting at @ 10AM.

He was tearing a liberal caller a new a-hole on the hypocrisy of the Republican's in blocking ANY appointment Obama might attempt to make, coupled with yesterday's 'fair-and-balanced reporting' from the left-stream media ... al la George Snuffleupagus performance with Schmucky Schumer.

02/14/16: Presidential Candidates React to Antonin Scalia’s Death
Guests: Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, John Kasich, Bernie Sanders, Charles Schumer, Matt Dowd, Cokie Roberts, Bill Kristol

Chris Plante should be in Congress. But he lives in D.C., IIRC. I don't know how he can stand it.

 

[Southwest Chuck]

The power of SCOTUS comes from everyone obeying its rulings. Once that has been broken, SCOTUS is nothing. I forsee states ignoring SCOTUS on both sides of the isle - both conservative on abortion and gay marriage and liberal on gun rights.

If that happens, things will crumble quickly....

"The Second Amendment is a doomsday provision, one designed for those exceptionally rare circumstances where all other rights have failed—where the government refuses to stand for re-election and silences those who protest; where courts have lost the courage to oppose, or can find no one to enforce their decrees. However improbable these contingencies may seem today, facing them unprepared is a mistake free people get to make only once."
- Justice Alex Kozinski, 9th US Circuit Crt of Appeals (Silvera v Lockyer, 2003)

 

[EL1227]

Here's another scary thought ...

Obama will offer up the MOST polarizing nomination to replace Scalia.

A Black, Hispanic, LBGT, Woman who worships the religion of peace ... to insure that the DemocRATS will use her confirmation refusal to initiate 'fundamental change' in the make-up of Congress during the 2016 election.

As Rush would say ... "Don't Doubt Me !!!"

 

[ih23]

If that would happen it would be 1860 all over . This time it will be Texas to lead the charge and secede and over half the states would join them

I'm good to go.

Chris Plante should be in Congress. But he lives in D.C., IIRC. I don't know how he can stand it.

Chris Plante is one of the most reasonable, well spoken minds on the radio today. Tells it like it is. If he ran for office, I'd help campaign for him.

 

[Jim12]

Obama will offer up the MOST polarizing nomination to replace Scalia.

A Black, Hispanic, LBGT, Woman who worships the religion of peace ... to insure that the DemocRATS will use her confirmation refusal to initiate 'fundamental change' in the make-up of Congress during the 2016 election.

As Rush would say ... "Don't Doubt Me !!!"

You are absolutely 100% correct. That's why it is so important for the Repub's to lay down the law very publicly NOW, across the board as to ANY nominee, before "its" [sic] identity is known, and be ready to very loudly and assertively point back to this point in time and the reasons.

 

[EL1227]

Things that make you say hmmmm

Justice Scalia Dies At Ranch Resort Owned By Democrat Party Donor & Obama Award Winner

 

[Alea Jacta Est]

Truth...I continue to regret your disappearance and now your demise.

 

[Tebonski]

What prevents Obama from making a recess appointment of Schumer or Michelle to the Supreme Court? Can or would McConnell do what was needed to prevent a presidential recess appointment?

 

[dontpanic]

Obama writes and signs EO abolishing the right to possess firearms.

Lower court upholds his EO.

Goes to SCOTUS and results in 4/4 vote.

Lower court ruling upheld.


I have always believed that the Second Amendment will be used as a bargaining chip.

Will the Senate confirm a moderate SCJ based on an EO like this being floated by BHO?

Chief Justice Roberts has control of when things are heard. This will not happen.

My guess is he will move to hear cases with circuit court rulings more favorable to conservatives. At least as long as he can.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

What prevents Obama from making a recess appointment of Schumer or Michelle to the Supreme Court? Can or would McConnell do what was needed to prevent a presidential recess appointment?

The Senate isn't required to go into recess.

As long as they're not in recess, he can't appoint an Uber-Liberal SCJ.


PS: Senator Patrick Leahy invokes Civil War: "The last time this occurred was during the Civil War. Let's not go back to that time."

 

[W2D]

The Senate isn't required to go into recess.



As long as they're not in recess, he can't appoint an Uber-Liberal SCJ.





PS: Senator Patrick Leahy invokes Civil War: "The last time this occurred was during the Civil War. Let's not go back to that time."

I bet he'll try.

 

[Jim12]

The Senate isn't required to go into recess.

As long as they're not in recess, he can't appoint an Uber-Liberal SCJ.


PS: Senator Patrick Leahy invokes Civil War: "The last time this occurred was during the Civil War. Let's not go back to that time."

The current Congress's term expires on January 3, 2017, before the new Congress (and President) are sworn and take office on January 20, 2017. I don't believe that 17-day gap is a "recess." School is out.

 

[WatTyler]

Chief Justice Roberts has control of when things are heard. This will not happen.

My guess is he will move to hear cases with circuit court rulings more favorable to conservatives. At least as long as he can.

Let's hope Roberts doesn't start to feel heart attack-y. Under Stalin, a lot of the inner circle came down with heart attacks. It was a real outbreak.