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FreshHoo

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The author does have a point about all the hand wringing wrt the SC


"Ultimately, Democrats cannot rely on judges for social progress. A functioning liberal democracy requires a liberal populace that is prepared to vote for the policies it wants." I would add also that Republicans cannot rely on judges for social progress either.
IMHO, the reason the SC selections have become so important is that both sides have abandoned the legislative process in favor of convincing the courts about "rights" because Congress as a whole is too afraid to make decisions for fear of not winning re-election.

(In response to this post by Oregon Hoo)

Posted: 07/04/2018 at 10:32AM


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  This is an interesting read on implications of Trump's SC nominee -- Oregon Hoo 07/03/2018 8:57PM
  The author does have a point about all the hand wringing wrt the SC -- FreshHoo 07/04/2018 10:32AM
  That's a pretty bad opinion piece ** -- RML Hoos 07/03/2018 10:25PM
  Amy Coney-Barrett, her Catholicism bothers the DNC -- MasterRusty 07/03/2018 10:11PM
  I think President Trump will eventually appoint her to fill the RBG seat ** -- Wahoo Ron 07/04/2018 10:14AM
  You don't have an ounce of self awareness. -- Chuck Taylor 07/04/2018 08:21AM
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  It's just ALL fucked up ** -- Hoo TV 07/04/2018 12:03AM
  She is a member of People of Praise. That is what got the attention -- Hood 07/03/2018 10:59PM
  Notre Dame LS Grad and Professor. ** -- ConnHoo 07/04/2018 06:26AM
  Yep. Which is a far bigger concern than her stand on abortion. You can -- Seattle .Hoo 07/04/2018 02:17AM
  Why haven't you given up eating paint chips? -- 111Balz 07/03/2018 10:24PM
  Tu quoque. ** -- ConnHoo 07/03/2018 10:27PM
  This board would be pretty empty if not for them ** -- HokieDan95 07/03/2018 11:35PM
  No, an accurate diagnosis ** -- 111Balz 07/03/2018 10:43PM
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  That all should be a moot point if the SCOTUS wasn't used to decide debates -- IB4TECH 07/03/2018 9:23PM

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