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09-03-2005, 11:19 PM
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Chief Justice Reinquist Passed Away
Just reported on the nightly news, Chief Justice Reinquist has passed away at his home among members of his family. 
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09-03-2005, 11:25 PM
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First thought - sincere condolences to his family, and a heartfelt thank you for the job he did for this country.
Second though - the partisan shit is really going to hit the fan now.
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09-03-2005, 11:36 PM
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Yes and Yes.
The tough times for the nation and our emotions just keep getting tougher. While we knew it was expected to happen sometiime, the timing is tough.
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09-03-2005, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lsbets
Second though - the partisan shit is really going to hit the fan now.
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it will make it easier for Roberts though..............I think...............
If Bush has any balls he will name Scalia Chief.................I doubt it though
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09-04-2005, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JustRalph
it will make it easier for Roberts though..............I think...............
If Bush has any balls he will name Scalia Chief.................I doubt it though
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Why do you say this, JR? Would Scalia's promotion have to approved by the Senate?
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09-04-2005, 01:49 AM
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A man of honor and integrity is gone. He will be missed.
Dave Schwartz
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09-04-2005, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by boxcar
Why do you say this, JR? Would Scalia's promotion have to approved by the Senate?
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Yes - The elevation of a sitting justice to chief justice must be confirmed by the senate. This was the case in 1986 when Rhenquist was nominated as a sitting justice to replace Burger as chief justice.
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09-04-2005, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by JustRalph
it will make it easier for Roberts though..............I think...............
If Bush has any balls he will name Scalia Chief.................I doubt it though
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Due to the age differential I'm hoping Bush will nominate Thomas as Chief. Very unlikely, but I like the possibility of a conservative being CJ for many years.
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09-04-2005, 12:04 PM
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Thomas would be a good political choice....the libs will be forced to oppose a black man taking the highest court seat in the land! LOL!
(PS...IF he does get the nod, DO NOT toast to his suscces with a Coke@!) 
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09-04-2005, 12:06 PM
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I think it would be fun to see Thomas nomnated to watch the liberal groups squirm.
Remember the guy during the telethon on Friday "George Bush doesn't like black people."
Hmm - Colin Powell, Sec of State
Condy Rice - NSA, and Sec of State
Add Thomas into the mix and it would make it entertaining as hell.
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09-04-2005, 12:08 PM
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live and learn...
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Originally Posted by Tor Ekman
Yes - The elevation of a sitting justice to chief justice must be confirmed by the senate. This was the case in 1986 when Rhenquist was nominated as a sitting justice to replace Burger as chief justice.
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Thanks, TE, for the reply. I wasn't aware of this. I'm going to have to look this up in the Constitution.
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09-04-2005, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lsbets
I think it would be fun to see Thomas nomnated to watch the liberal groups squirm.
Remember the guy during the telethon on Friday "George Bush doesn't like black people."
Hmm - Colin Powell, Sec of State
Condy Rice - NSA, and Sec of State
Add Thomas into the mix and it would make it entertaining as hell.
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Let's be fair, now.....hmmmm. what was Clinton's MAID's name again? 
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09-04-2005, 01:08 PM
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Was he still sitting, or had he retired?
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09-04-2005, 03:44 PM
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He refused to step down.
He was sitting, albiet part time.
No offense to him, but we gotta limit the term of these judges. At some point, they no longer serve.
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09-06-2005, 03:28 PM
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A man of honor and integrity is gone. He will be missed.
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Not by Alan Dershowitz. Interesting perspective.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/200...uffpost/006844
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