Anonymous wrote:RGB has already been ideologically replaced on SCOTUS by John Roberts. Is the position of Chief Judge irrevocable? It would be fitting to pass the baton to Clarence Thomas.

I disagree. RBG has seen it as her duty to drive for progressive ideals, to be the motivating force on the court. Roberts is worried about his legacy and flip-flops like a fresh caught catfish. The two are not ideologically similar. I as a Trump supporter respect RBG far far more than Roberts.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe that it is just now people are figuring out politicians are opportunists and not to be trusted and politics is the ultimate blood-sport. I hate it too but it’s entirely to be expected.

This is the Republican world view. Our Founding Fathers had a different world view- that politicians were opportunists but that ambition would check ambition through the balance of power implemented in three branches of government.

This is the Democratic world view. You think you are pure and honorable, that the other side is corrupt and evil. But the truth is, we are just two peas in a pod. You are not the angels you think you are and Republicans are not the devils you caricature us as.

DP. I am a regular (but former) Republican voter and political moderate. I hate the Bernie end of the Democratic party. But I don't think they are actively trying to destroy the country like I believe Trump and his grifters are.

+1 same here.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe that it is just now people are figuring out politicians are opportunists and not to be trusted and politics is the ultimate blood-sport. I hate it too but it’s entirely to be expected.

This is the Republican world view. Our Founding Fathers had a different world view- that politicians were opportunists but that ambition would check ambition through the balance of power implemented in three branches of government.

This is the Democratic world view. You think you are pure and honorable, that the other side is corrupt and evil. But the truth is, we are just two peas in a pod. You are not the angels you think you are and Republicans are not the devils you caricature us as.

Your weak little “both sides” argument is especially crass here. Seriously, sit down.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe that it is just now people are figuring out politicians are opportunists and not to be trusted and politics is the ultimate blood-sport. I hate it too but it’s entirely to be expected.

This is the Republican world view. Our Founding Fathers had a different world view- that politicians were opportunists but that ambition would check ambition through the balance of power implemented in three branches of government.

This is the Democratic world view. You think you are pure and honorable, that the other side is corrupt and evil. But the truth is, we are just two peas in a pod. You are not the angels you think you are and Republicans are not the devils you caricature us as.

No. Democrats are not ang la but Republicans under Mitch and Trump are a whole nother level of lying dishonest hypocritical amoral power mad cretins. They have gone through at too far in their lust for power.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe that it is just now people are figuring out politicians are opportunists and not to be trusted and politics is the ultimate blood-sport. I hate it too but it’s entirely to be expected.

This is the Republican world view. Our Founding Fathers had a different world view- that politicians were opportunists but that ambition would check ambition through the balance of power implemented in three branches of government.

This is the Democratic world view. You think you are pure and honorable, that the other side is corrupt and evil. But the truth is, we are just two peas in a pod. You are not the angels you think you are and Republicans are not the devils you caricature us as.

DP. I am a regular (but former) Republican voter and political moderate. I hate the Bernie end of the Democratic party. But I don't think they are actively trying to destroy the country like I believe Trump and his grifters are.

Anonymous wrote:RGB has already been ideologically replaced on SCOTUS by John Roberts. Is the position of Chief Judge irrevocable? It would be fitting to pass the baton to Clarence Thomas.

Why? Roberts is doing a great job.

RGB has already been ideologically replaced on SCOTUS by John Roberts. Is the position of Chief Judge irrevocable? It would be fitting to pass the baton to Clarence Thomas.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe that it is just now people are figuring out politicians are opportunists and not to be trusted and politics is the ultimate blood-sport. I hate it too but it’s entirely to be expected.

This is the Republican world view. Our Founding Fathers had a different world view- that politicians were opportunists but that ambition would check ambition through the balance of power implemented in three branches of government.

This is the Democratic world view. You think you are pure and honorable, that the other side is corrupt and evil. But the truth is, we are just two peas in a pod. You are not the angels you think you are and Republicans are not the devils you caricature us as.

So it looks like the Republicans will ram through a nominee who is beholden to them to steal the presidential election after a fraudulent election lawsuit.

How can people who care about the future of this country stop this? Is the only answer massive GOTV efforts so they can't bring fraudulent litigation to the Supreme Court? Where should I spend my time and money to save the country?

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Anonymous wrote:Amy will be great! People need to calm down!

In September 2017, The New York Times reported that Barrett was a member of a small, tightly knit Charismatic Christian group called People of Praise;[68] members of the group swear a life-long oath to one another and are assigned a personal advisor (a "head" or "handmaiden") that gives direction on important personal decisions.

This is incredibly troubling and I'm a Catholic and registered Republican (but not a Trump supporter).

Go after her religion in the hearings- see how it works for you.

I'm not going after her religion. I'm a Catholic. This group sounds like a cult.

Anonymous wrote:I can’t believe that it is just now people are figuring out politicians are opportunists and not to be trusted and politics is the ultimate blood-sport. I hate it too but it’s entirely to be expected.

This is the Republican world view. Our Founding Fathers had a different world view- that politicians were opportunists but that ambition would check ambition through the balance of power implemented in three branches of government.

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Anonymous wrote:Democrats should push to delay the appointment. It's a slim hope but their only hope.

Not enough votes.

Can they logjam the Senate with impeachment of someone? Barr, DeJoy, Ross, lots of options.

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Anonymous wrote:Amy will be great! People need to calm down!

In September 2017, The New York Times reported that Barrett was a member of a small, tightly knit Charismatic Christian group called People of Praise;[68] members of the group swear a life-long oath to one another and are assigned a personal advisor (a "head" or "handmaiden") that gives direction on important personal decisions.

This is incredibly troubling and I'm a Catholic and registered Republican (but not a Trump supporter).

Go after her religion in the hearings- see how it works for you.

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Anonymous wrote:Democrats should push to delay the appointment. It's a slim hope but their only hope.

This shouldn't be the hope of the Democrats. This should be the hope of everyone in this country:
That words matter.
That our elected leaders abide by their promises.

Politics is the game of winning by implementing your agenda. Every politician lies, every politician divides. Look what happened after Obama. If you think all faults lie with Republicans, you are going to lose, like you did in 2016.

I'm not a Democrat or a Republican. I don't have a team. I don't win or lose elections. I'm just trying to live my life. I don't want a Cold War between the Democrats and Republicans. Who in their right mind wants that, except people who don't want a government at all?

Anonymous wrote:Amy will be great! People need to calm down!

In September 2017, The New York Times reported that Barrett was a member of a small, tightly knit Charismatic Christian group called People of Praise;[68] members of the group swear a life-long oath to one another and are assigned a personal advisor (a "head" or "handmaiden") that gives direction on important personal decisions.

This is incredibly troubling and I'm a Catholic and registered Republican (but not a Trump supporter).