Death of a Great Pioneer

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

I believe in positive reinforcement.

It's not an effort to demean another forum member.

I just think we need to praise justice when it is served.

We're seen so little of it this year. I like to see more of it.

Even if it's served against me, I'd happily acknowledge it if i'm in the wrong.

Then send Michelle a PM. She's the only one who would benefit from the comment.

[Maruzo]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

You're both egging each other on.

Trump tested positive. I think that was a matter of time. It's probably just a matter of time for most of the country. It's too bad Trump didn't give it to all Congress.



^ That didn't need to be posted. You were in the right Maruzo and Michelle took care of the infraction.

As for RBG, I don't know enough to say one or the other, but it seems she has respect from both sides of the aisle and served the American public well. We need term limits for Supreme Court Justices but that's another issue. The highest court in the land should not veer too far from center in either direction so hopefully the new SCJ will temper their right lean realizing the gravity of their new position.

Appreciate your take on RBG. I think great Americans should be respected and acknowledged. We can all learn from these fine individuals in a positive way.

Although I must admit in my original post I was more worried about the possible negative consequences of her passing in the make up of the supreme court justices.

My fears are fast becoming true. The appointment of another conservative right judge is all but assured for the supreme court.

[Maruzo]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Then send Michelle a PM. She's the only one who would benefit from the comment.

Will do next time.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

Will do next time.

I have also had to send her a PM or two in the past of thanks (and apology on one occasion).

[Michelle]

Ok boys, back on topic or the thread gets closed.

[Maruzo]

Sure thing. I think I have but one meaningful reply from Crystal on topic which I’ve responded. So please kindly close it in a few days if no other members wish to contribute about the passing of RBG.

Thanks again!

[BigBody]

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[EODguy]

Perfect summary of what was the major problem with RBG philosophy....

https://www.nationalreview.com/the-t...stand-her-job/

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[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by EODguy

Perfect summary of what was the major problem with RBG philosophy....

https://www.nationalreview.com/the-t...stand-her-job/

I'm about half-way through this... and so far, all I've learned, is that the author is very long winded, and that he is a strict Constitutionalist. I am Constitution oriented (both parties are habitually violating it) as well but am also realistic enough to know that not everything can be enumerated in the original document.

But let me finish reading it and digest it. Seems to me he's complaining about a situation that applies to all the justices, but for different reasons (feminism in RBG's case).

[Maruzo]

I gave it a read as well. The author is entitled to his own take on how the supreme court judges should handle the cases that comes before them.

I think that's the only thing he's entitled to.

The judges always have differences in their opinions, and they are hand picked to best reflect the changing times of the American culture and society. To follow the original constitution strictly without making adjustments to suit the current needs of the American public would be both archaic and falls short of meeting the needs of our current generation.

As for grouping the 2 separate instances of the timing for new SCJ nominations, once with Obama and another after the passing of RBG.

He's right about one thing. The hypocricy is glaring.

But I do see the need to maintain the spirit of the original document, in as far as the work the Supreme Court does.

I think maybe instead of conforming strictly to the original document like the author believe we should do, we can prehaps find some ways of laying down guidelines for the SCJ to follow. That guideline could be voted on by the American public.