Tinkerpeach
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There is a thread around here of a locality passing just such a thing.
I believe it's 25,000 per resident who's established residency there so that would be the first.
I do not remember the thread or I would link it for you.
Evanston Illinois to give $25,000 each to BLACK RESIDENTS ONLY.!
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There is a thread around here of a locality passing just such a thing.
I believe it's 25,000 per resident who's established residency there so that would be the first.
I do not remember the thread or I would link it for you.
QP!
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It is worse than that with this captured and corrupt SC.
They actively solicit cases. They put out very vocally 'hey, we would love to revisit (cough overturn) some priuor precedents and rulings so if you GOP States could get on to finding a way to forward a case...'
And it is even worse than that as then they do not even require the person or group bring the case have anything resembling the proper standing historically to bring the case. They are like 'standing schmanding... we want to rule (change) this and so we will allow it'.
This Court is nothing resembling past court, nor the idea that the Court just calls balls and strikes on cases that are brought, meaning they rule appropriately if the case fits the law or not. Instead this court is continually ruling that the law, as written is wrong and instead should say XYZ, and imposing their view of what they would have wrote had they been the law makers.
It's the OP, dear.
I support the Constitution, including the 9th and 10th Amendments. If you are an American, why don't do support the Constitution, Tink?
Democracy in action. RBG fucked us, didn't she? LOL Wasn't there another Democrat justice that hung on too long with the same results?
We get the government we deserve. 79% illiteracy rate, 60% voting rate, increasing support for authoritarian "My way or the highway" political parties. It can't always be the opposition's fault. Finger-pointing is not a workable solution.
QP!
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Stephen Breyer did step down (82) to allow Biden to get Jackson in, but there was concern he was going to RBG us.
And yes RBG was incredibly selfish. I was not amongst those celebrating her career at her death, as she did far more harm than good over all by her refusal to retire, even in light of continued serious illness at advanced age. Her 'wish' on her death dead that Trump not fill her seat, was empty and hollow, when at many times she had the power to do more than 'wish'.
It is clear, what tends to happen with all these 80+ year old SC and Politicians, is not different then what happens with seniors in their advanced years generally. They fear losing their routine, their circle of 'friends', and becoming somewhat forgotten.
That is a very common fear for aging people, and seems to explain why so many cling to their positions well beyond any rational point to do so. That is why they SHOULD impose upper age limits. If they can have age limits on the bottom end (minimum ages) then there is no logic that should deny they can have them at upper ages.
The racists will hate it, yes, but nothing will cure them anyway so why not.
Tinkerpeach
Member
It's not the racists you have to worry about, it's all the other minorities who aren't getting anything.
How is it unconstitutional? Be specific, Nora.
Had Ginsburg retired any time after 2014, Trump would have filled her seat. It is what it is. Not one person believed that Trump would win in 2016. It ain't RGB that 'fucked us'. Blaming her is like blaming someone for being robbed because they didn't have a deadbolt. Mitch McConnell is responsible for this. No one else. Ginsburg did her job. McConnell did not. There is lots of blame to go around for why the Supreme Court looks the way it does. Anger at Ginsburg is misdirected. My two cents.
The Democrats had been advising her to retire so Obama could fill the seat.
Another problem was that the Democrats fell for the Republican request to not fill a seat prior to the election...although I'm not completely sure how much choice was involved there due to Congressional votes.
If you mean the hard core Right wing minority, we worry about them anyway so what's the difference. Minorities overall may see it as progress in acceptance of difference that is helpful to everyone.
OH MY FUCKING GOD. You are officially the dumbest poster here, Nora. That clause says compensation cannot be paid TO THE SLAVE OWNER.
For fucks sake, just stop posting and wasting everyones time. You are a fucking moron. Period. Full Stop.
Garland would have waltzed through. He was widely respected by both parties. It's why Obama chose him. You know. Chose him to not get a hearing.
Tinkerpeach
Member
But how will the court interpret that clause?
You asked how and I gave you a possible how.
Tinkerpeach
Member
Tell that to the many blacks who won't be getting a free hand out.
The democrats are saying that a black person who immigrates here from the Congo doesn't face as much discrimination as a black who's ancestors were brought over as slaves.
You really think that is going to sit well?
QP!
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I don't agree with that for the SC, as i do think, length of time in various areas of law and on the bench is of immense value. This race, that the republiclowns started to put the youngest person you can force thru confirmation so they rule for decades and decades is very harmful. No one should serve 30+ years and if ACB stays healthy, that is what she will do.
The bench needs generational change and you are more likely to get that with someone 65-70. You get their current experience at the time, but they are not likely to stick around across many generations.
With this push for younger and younger SC Justices term limits need to be considered and instituted.
Like all the whites whining they are getting one too? Wasn't 1/6 all about handouts? Who's in charge of the money?
I haven't seen Democrats talking about the Congo, but don't doubt that's the message. I'm against throwing taxpayer money at people just to shut them up. Worse is when throwing that money at them won't create lasting change. Lasting change is gained through infrastructure improvements such as better schools and descent jobs.