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For freeloaders and leeches who want something for nothing maybe.
If a kid's own parents won't invest in his/her college, it doesn't sound like a good investment to me. Sanders thinks the rest of us should do for a kid what his own parents have figured out isn't a good idea.
You mean like $8 trillion dollars more in debt?
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The Almighty
1) Yes... the Senate can indeed decide to not accept the nomination of the President. If they were required to accept the President's nomination, there would be no need to vote.
2) Yes, they have a duty to fill vacancies. But they do NOT have to vote yes to whomever the President nominates. It is called checks and balances.
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No. Obama should appoint whomever he feels is best qualified. The Senate should vote on whether or not they agree. If they do not, then Obama will appoint his next best option. The Senate should then vote on that person. This process continues until the two sides agree.
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And you think it's acceptable for the Senate to decide to wait a full year on the latter for purely partisan reasons?
I'm okay with an honest vote on a nominee. But a vote or lack of vote simply to delay is not in keeping w/ our principles, imo. I hope the GOP pays dearly for it.
zappasguitar
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Found this online:
Elena Kagan: 87 days (May 10, 2010, to Aug. 5, 2010)
Sonia Sotomayor: 66 days (June 1, 2009, to Aug. 6, 2009)
Samuel A. Alito Jr.: 82 days (Nov. 10, 2005, to Jan. 31, 2006)
John G. Roberts Jr.: 62 days (July 29, 2005, to Sept. 29, 2005)
Stephen Breyer: 73 days (May 17, 1994, to July 29, 1994)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 50 days (June 14, 1993, to August 3, 1993)
Clarence Thomas: 99 days (July 8, 1991, to Oct. 15, 1991)
David H. Souter: 69 days (July 25, 1990, to Oct. 2, 1990)
Anthony M. Kennedy: 65 days (Nov. 30, 1987, to Feb 3, 1988)
Antonin Scalia: 85 days (June 24, 1986, to Sept. 17, 1986)
The amount of time it took to confirm each judge.
Let's see partisan Republicans try and justify stonewalling for THREE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE DAYS..
evince
Truthmatters
fuck yeah
but there are many who are crusty.
she still can even if he gets one more choice
Minister of Truth
Practically Perfect
For people who think that the Founders didn't envision politics being played with the SCOTUS, Congress voted not to confirm John Rutledge, in 1795, after his recess appointment expired, for purely political reasons. There was even a smear campaign against him, accusing him of alcoholism and claiming he was mentally ill.
In Congress' defense, Rutledge was a complete tool and a douchebag.
In Congress' defense, Rutledge was a complete tool and a douchebag.
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That wasn't what I was asking. You really are a shitty lawyer. Your reading comprehension is for shit.
What I asked was whether they were authorized to INTERPRET the Constitution in the sense that it means one thing one day and another the next. For example. Did the US Constitution have a right to marry and have abortions on the day it was ratified? Did the Founders even want that considered in the US Constitution? The answer is a resounding no. Want to know why?
1) It wasn't mentioned in the document
2) It was outlawed in MANY states already
Now kindly go fuck yourself
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I am so amused watching the democrat party on JPP feign shock at politicians acting well, political.
Shocking isn't it?
Of course when their side acts political they don't seem to mind so much. Only when the GOP acts political. Unfortunately, I fear another episode of Republican Failure Theatre where they make overtures about taking on Obama but caving like the pussies they are when push comes to shove.
Shocking isn't it?
Of course when their side acts political they don't seem to mind so much. Only when the GOP acts political. Unfortunately, I fear another episode of Republican Failure Theatre where they make overtures about taking on Obama but caving like the pussies they are when push comes to shove.
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I'm not shocked, and Democrats would do the same thing if the situation was reversed.
But, they need to be held accountable for willfully ignoring their responsibilities. Voters shouldn't tolerate this kind of stuff from either party.
Let the kid's own parents invest in him/her.
What interpretation. The President nominates and the Senate votes yes/no. Nothing says it has to be done in a time frame that suits you.
SmarterthanYou
rebel
yet, most of them will continue to mindlessly vote for their preferred party because they swallow koolaid and believe that the other side is the evil one. face it, we're fucked.