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In reply to the discussion: Justice Scalia must resign - E.J Dionne [View all]Inuca
(8,945 posts)12. The 2 are not mutually exclusive
As far sa I know, he is considered to be a great legal mind. Also, sewage.
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Even if they think it's not.... it is! They are lousy selfish hypocrites.
The Wielding Truth
Jun 2012
#104
It isn't just what Scalia writes or decides. He lacks what is called a "judicial temperament."
JDPriestly
Jun 2012
#55
With the speaker and rule committee in GOP hands, there is no way to mount a campaign in the House.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#73
There is some influence on the net, but the voter choose the representatives.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#81
Is that something that's EVER happened in our history? Impeaching Presidents is rare enough..
Volaris
Jun 2012
#119
thanks=), was too lazy this morning to go wiki that for myself..(sad, I know...)
Volaris
Jun 2012
#132
Asked for comment, Justice Scalia, whom supporters often fondly call "Uncle Vaffunculo,"
struggle4progress
Jun 2012
#6
I agree. Do we have to wait until he starts throwing feces in the court to do something about it?
crazylikafox
Jun 2012
#24
It's too late, the time to remove him and his co-conspirators from the court was after they
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#17
that election burns me up - what , constitutionally, allowed the scotus to inject themselves in
leftyohiolib
Jun 2012
#41
That's a good question. It was a total violation of the Constitution so why at least Democrats
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#68
Hell, Scalia went duck hunting with Cheney just before a case involving,...Cheney
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2012
#78
I remember that. An outrage. But I'm wondering if this is all a test, to see how much
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#79
You may be right. I don't think this could have happened 30 years ago, but over the past several
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#99
Justices Scalia and Kennedy would both turn 80 in a second Obama term
aint_no_life_nowhere
Jun 2012
#20
Obviously Scalia is biased, impulsive/lacks restraint and demonstrates very poor judgement...
hue
Jun 2012
#28
If the Democrats could sweep the election, we might be able to impeach. But
sinkingfeeling
Jun 2012
#43
He and the rest of the "Supreme Court 5" should have been impeached afte the 2000 selection
RainDog
Jun 2012
#47
If it even exists? Members are very proud of their affiliation. They don't hide it at all.
MADem
Jun 2012
#140
The answer is simple- vote DEMOCRATS in and the court will again be liberal
graham4anything
Jun 2012
#60
And Thomas ought to be right next to him as they are shoved off the bench. n/t
ProfessionalLeftist
Jun 2012
#89
this has nothing to do with his age -- many of his decisions have been political for years
spooky3
Jun 2012
#102
Were you around when the discussions re conflict of interest were had here?
lonestarnot
Jun 2012
#110
And, I overstate the obvious (it's been said before): CLARENCE THOMAS MUST RESIGN!
joanbarnes
Jun 2012
#127