Supreme Court Justice kennedy retires

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by Pete F.

What obvious truth was in the article you linked?
A quote from the article you linked:
No Wonder Jeff Toobin Wants Abortion So Badly, He Once Allegedly Gave His Mistress Money To Have One
A quote from the one i linked:
The prospect of Trump having had a political ally pay off a mistress to have an abortion would be extremely scandalous, even for him. But what we didn’t know, until now, is that there appears to be legitimate evidence to suggest that this affair and pregnancy happened while Trump was the president of the United States!

The obvious truth, is that the left is horrified that trump has the potential to shift the court to the right for a generation.
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[spence]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

The obvious truth, is that the left is horrified that trump has the potential to shift the court to the right for a generation.
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Well, he doesn't really. Maybe two years.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by spence

Well, he doesn't really. Maybe two years.

No, I mean if he nominates somone more conservative than kennedy, the court is transformed for a long time, because the judge gets a lifetime appointment. I am aware the potus isnt there for a generation, though the last jerk sure felt that way at times.
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[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

The obvious truth, is that the left is horrified that trump has the potential to shift the court to the right for a generation.
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I would hope that this country can withstand whatever Trump does.
Regardless of what you think, he has no magical powers.
Gaslighting does not qualify you as a superhero.
Time will tell
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Originally Posted by Pete F.

I would hope that this country can withstand whatever Trump does.

We will but I had no idea the damage Trump would do to our democracy would be so significant and come so quickly. I don't think most of the effects have even really been felt yet and it looks like his rampage is far from over.

[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by spence

Well, he doesn't really. Maybe two years.

Come on Jeff. What is the average turnover of a SCOTUS seat? Lifetime appointment. Each appointment is an important one. Kennedy certainly held ground from Reagan, so had an effect much greater than two years...

[QUOTE=spence;1145666]We will but I had no idea the damage Trump would do to our democracy would be so significant and come so quickly. I don't think most of the effects have even really been felt yet and it looks like his rampage is far from over.[/QUOTE.

We will, just as we did from the Obama years. (though the families who lost loved ones due to lack of action will never recover) No need for me to harp on the negative effects the previous two terms had on me, but my industry is white hot currently. People are spending on their homes. Is that a direct result of Trump? Not going to say that. Just what effects are you expecting Jeff?
His style is not one I admire, but that is how business is done in much of New York. And I disliked him as a businessman and a person. But he was the lesser of two evils we had on the ballot. Our only hope to get change next time is to present a better candidate.... Until then.... suck it. We did.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by Pete F.

I would hope that this country can withstand whatever Trump does.
Regardless of what you think, he has no magical powers.
Gaslighting does not qualify you as a superhero.
Time will tell
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If the republic can survive obama with the dems controlling Congress, I’m confident. What did I ever say that implied he had magic powers? Name one thing please?
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[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

If the republic can survive obama with the dems controlling Congress, I’m confident. What did I ever say that implied he had magic powers? Name one thing please?
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He certainly has you mesmerized, you’ll figure it out someday
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[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by Pete F.

He certainly has you mesmerized, you’ll figure it out someday
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I have him figured out, he’s a morally bankrupt scumbag who knows how to get what he wants, and from my perspective he’s done great things, while making an ass if himself every couple of days. He also knows how to pummel liberals, and I mean pummel them, at their own dirty game. They can’t handle it.
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[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

I have him figured out, he’s a morally bankrupt scumbag who knows how to get what he wants, and from my perspective he’s done great things, while making an ass if himself every couple of days. He also knows how to pummel liberals, and I mean pummel them, at their own dirty game. They can’t handle it.
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It’s a beautiful thing to watch. 👍
Not a good time to be a liberal 😜
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[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

It’s a beautiful thing to watch. 👍
Not a good time to be a liberal 😜
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Yes it is, and no it is not.
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[JohnR]

There is a good chance DJT could have 2 more judges over the next few years. If high 70s to mid 80s are the benchmark for SC Justices retiring we will use 80 years old as a benchmark for Justices to retire. Interesting thing - how many of you plan to be working hard and flat out at 80? So these numbers are probably very optimistic as to how long these people will last.

How long to reach 80 years old:
John Roberts - 17
Anthony Kennedy - retiring now
Clarence Thomas -10
Ruth Bader Ginsburg - (5) Yes - she is Eighty Five now in 2018
Stephen Breyer - now
Samuel Alito - 12
Sonia Sotomayor -16
Elena Kagan -22
Neil Gorsuch -29



How long to reach 75 years old:
John Roberts - 12
Clarence Thomas -5
Ruth Bader Ginsburg - (10) Yes - she is Eighty Five
Stephen Breyer - (5)
Samuel Alito - 7
Sonia Sotomayor -11
Elena Kagan -17
Neil Gorsuch -24
New Justice - say 28 years

In the next 5 years there is a good chance of 3 leaving the bench (not including Kennedy's replacement):

Notorious RGB, Breyer, and Thomas

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

I have great regard for process, and I want my side to follow the same process as the other side, I don’t want my side to self impose a higher hurdle, that’s stupid.

^^^^ This. Equal opportunity - not manipulated outcome.

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

It’s a beautiful thing to watch. 👍
Not a good time to be a liberal 😜
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Frankly, no. It is not good to see either side do it though it bothers me less when it is Progressives being triggered.