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Lindsey Graham is such a jackass. Asking judge Jackson that she had better give her view on (Original Post) JohnSJ Mar 2022 OP
The GOP is just an unending cavalcade of hypocrisy. PaulRevere08 Mar 2022 #1
They sure are JohnSJ Mar 2022 #2
A cacophony of hypocrites. MLAA Mar 2022 #7
Mr. Graham that is a function of the Legislative Branch and I am not applying for that, thank you. SoonerPride Mar 2022 #3
+++ JohnSJ Mar 2022 #6
Expanding the court isn't up to SCOTUS, so her opinion means nothing. Takket Mar 2022 #4
Maybe how she feels about the universal designated hitter in the major leagues is important too? dem4decades Mar 2022 #5
He's not talking to her. He's posturing the GOP line for the cameras. nolabear Mar 2022 #8
I understand, but isn't he telling her he plans to ask her views on expanding the SC, as though JohnSJ Mar 2022 #11
Yes, as though. And others are following suit. nolabear Mar 2022 #13
Yes JohnSJ Mar 2022 #14
In fairness genxlib Mar 2022 #9
On What Grounds, Sir? The Magistrate Mar 2022 #12
+++ JohnSJ Mar 2022 #15
Do you honestly think it wouldn't be challenged? genxlib Mar 2022 #17
Exactly TheRealNorth Mar 2022 #22
Yes he is! BlueJac Mar 2022 #10
...a jackass riversedge Mar 2022 #16
Graham and the GOP are used to be called racists because they are all racists LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2022 #18
They're used to it because they are it. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2022 #21
what.. no paper or plastic question???!! agingdem Mar 2022 #19
She doesn't have a say on that. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2022 #20

nolabear

(41,932 posts)
8. He's not talking to her. He's posturing the GOP line for the cameras.
Mon Mar 21, 2022, 12:00 PM
Mar 2022

I hate it when people pretend to be inquiring something when they’re really making statements and pushing their agenda.

JohnSJ

(92,060 posts)
11. I understand, but isn't he telling her he plans to ask her views on expanding the SC, as though
Mon Mar 21, 2022, 12:10 PM
Mar 2022

that would be a requirement for him to vote to confirm?

nolabear

(41,932 posts)
13. Yes, as though. And others are following suit.
Mon Mar 21, 2022, 12:27 PM
Mar 2022

Mike Lee flogged it like a rented mule. They wear me out.

genxlib

(5,518 posts)
9. In fairness
Mon Mar 21, 2022, 12:03 PM
Mar 2022

Any attempt to legislate expansion of the SC that will ultimately be challenged in court so it would ultimately end up at the SC. How you rule on something like that without an inherent conflict of interest is anybody's guess. But apparently, that isn't an issue for Thomas so why should it be an interest for anyone else.

On the other hand, it is idiotic to ask any questions related to a particular hypothetical case.

The Magistrate

(95,241 posts)
12. On What Grounds, Sir?
Mon Mar 21, 2022, 12:14 PM
Mar 2022

Nowhere does the Constitution state a number of judges for the court. Its size has varied over time.

genxlib

(5,518 posts)
17. Do you honestly think it wouldn't be challenged?
Mon Mar 21, 2022, 12:47 PM
Mar 2022

Whether the challenge has validity or not, I don't see anyway it doesn't get challenged.

Once challenged, there always seem to be enough courts willing to pass the buck for these kinds of things to get to the SC. Once there, do you think the Conservative Six would let it stand? Do you think it would actually matter to them what the Constitution actually says?

TheRealNorth

(9,462 posts)
22. Exactly
Mon Mar 21, 2022, 02:13 PM
Mar 2022

The Conservative judges are not going to let the Democrats lessen their power. They have been groomed since college to do the bidding of the 1% that have sponsored them.

agingdem

(7,805 posts)
19. what.. no paper or plastic question???!!
Mon Mar 21, 2022, 01:23 PM
Mar 2022

bigotry, misogyny, and stupidity on full display...nauseating!

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