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Politicub

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8. I couldn't agree with you more

Reply to blueclown (Reply #7)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 04:38 PM

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Breaking: US Supreme Court to take up same-sex marriage issue [View all] trailmonkee Dec 2012 OP

Here we go. I'm shaking. Politicub Dec 2012 #1

I'm optimistic, because Berlin Expat Dec 2012 #18

If he's a libertarian, he might take the "states rights" position Ter Dec 2012 #21

That's a very good point Berlin Expat Dec 2012 #29

I'm nervous too Victor_c3 Dec 2012 #39

I look forward to Scalia, Roberts, Alito and Thomas ruling on behalf of the states in the DOMA case. blueclown Dec 2012 #2

It comes down to Kennedy or even Roberts, if he cares about his legacy Politicub Dec 2012 #3

In the case of DOMA, it should be a 9-0 decision. blueclown Dec 2012 #7

I couldn't agree with you more Politicub Dec 2012 #8

Scalia will certainly be in the dissent. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #43

Finally. Time to end the discussion. nt onehandle Dec 2012 #4

What, you mean like Roe v Wade was "ended?" malthaussen Dec 2012 #35

very true with you Roe vs Wade statement Victor_c3 Dec 2012 #40

Is this good news for equality? iandhr Dec 2012 #5

I think it's excellent news frazzled Dec 2012 #19

This is why California Le Taz Hot Dec 2012 #6

I'm hopeful and terrified at the same time Politicub Dec 2012 #10

Roberts actually does, as well. closeupready Dec 2012 #13

I kind of feel that way about Roberts, too. Who wants to be the Chief Justice Politicub Dec 2012 #15

I think 7 of them will support gay marriage: JimDandy Dec 2012 #25

Scalia will not side with gay rights. No way, no how. yardwork Dec 2012 #26

I didn't know he was homophobic. JimDandy Dec 2012 #31

His opinions have been full of homophobic vitriole, based on the Bible and "morality" rather than JudyM Dec 2012 #37

Yep obama2terms Dec 2012 #36

Like I said in my other post - this really scares me dballance Dec 2012 #9

I'm pretty scared, too. But the moment is here. Politicub Dec 2012 #11

The Windsor case wil be interesting ... meegbear Dec 2012 #12

This is the case most likely to result in a far-reaching decision to strike down DOMA. yardwork Dec 2012 #27

Ditto to the scared... SoapBox Dec 2012 #14

My gut tells me that Prop 8 will be struck down but that the ruling will be tailored Mr.Turnip Dec 2012 #16

I agree. I also think that there is a good chance that DOMA will be struck down in the other case. yardwork Dec 2012 #28

Wow. Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #17

I believe they must answer this issue for the whole country Sivafae Dec 2012 #20

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You support DOMA? lunatica Dec 2012 #24

Justice delayed is justice denied, my friend. Politicub Dec 2012 #30

If they do their job of upholding the Constitution lunatica Dec 2012 #23

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They can't rule against this. The Government shouldn't be allowed to Heather MC Dec 2012 #33

right wingers' last chance to keep gays from having the same rights fascisthunter Dec 2012 #34

It is going to come down to Kennedy ripcord Dec 2012 #38

yup, once you realize that gay people are people too I found it harder to hate them Victor_c3 Dec 2012 #41

There are going to be a bunch of important cases announced next year davidpdx Dec 2012 #42

Marriage Equality Supporters Don’t Fear Court Challenge MediaMan Dec 2012 #44