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markodochartaigh

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37. As far as RBG is concerned,

Wed Mar 27, 2024, 09:26 PM

Mar 27

I think that she might have had been pretty sure that McConnell would not permit a hearing on a Democratic supreme court nominee. At the time it would have seemed crazy, but in hind sight we can see that this unprecedented ploy is what he actually did. The supreme court justices are some of the most well-connected individuals in the country. I think that it is possible that she thought that McConnell could hold out for a few months, but since it looked like Hillary would win, either the Senate might be in Democratic hands or he couldn't hold out for four years.

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Why I don't grave dance... [View all] WarGamer Mar 27 OP

I agree. FalloutShelter Mar 27 #1

Thank you. TheProle Mar 27 #2

Thank you Hekate Mar 27 #3

Oh, you! W_HAMILTON Mar 27 #4

I generally agree. We all make some wrong decisions in life. In Trump's case though, I may make an exception. dutch777 Mar 27 #5

I disagree but I do save it for the worst of the worst. CrispyQ Mar 27 #6

It is human nature to take the measure of a person when they die. Irish_Dem Mar 27 #7

No one here is grave dancing. Kingofalldems Mar 27 #8

Yep. OP should point out these """grave dancing""" posts. W_HAMILTON Mar 27 #9

What you are suggesting is against DU's TOS. former9thward Mar 27 #12

Then he should delete his OP. W_HAMILTON Mar 27 #13

Correct that is not gravedancing. Kingofalldems Mar 27 #16

Agreed. It's a disgusting and petty trait. beaglelover Mar 27 #10

The only time I did was when Scalia died. Didn't do me much good. LeftInTX Mar 27 #11

Thank you for saying it ... I totally agree. 🌹 nt Raine Mar 27 #14

That's your choice and I can respect that. There are assholes I will gladly gave dance when they die. Today one Autumn Mar 27 #15

Good for you FHRRK Mar 27 #17

We all have a legacy KT2000 Mar 27 #18

I'm not a grave dancer per se, harumph Mar 27 #19

Meh. To paraphrase Clarence Darrow.... Happy Hoosier Mar 27 #20

I too agree, with some possible exceptions. twodogsbarking Mar 27 #21

There's only one grave that I will not feel bad about dancing on. The rest, catbyte Mar 27 #22

I know exactly what you mean! ShazzieB Mar 27 #33

So my idea of a CCExile Mar 27 #23

Huh, I didn't see any grave dancing, and people are entitled to their opinion. 58Sunliner Mar 27 #24

Take the high road. COL Mustard Mar 27 #25

I agree. LisaM Mar 27 #26

A better person than me McGee! PortTack Mar 27 #27

yeah, no reason for celebration for sure... but getagrip_already Mar 27 #29

No grave dancing, with the exception of... surfered Mar 27 #28

+1. trump is an exception and plenty of others, but there's too much hatred in this country. Silent Type Mar 27 #30

Yes, Trump would be an exception for me PatSeg Mar 27 #31

If he's confined to a nursing home and out of commission, I will just go, "meh" LeftInTX Mar 27 #38

With my luck, he'll be 100 and I'll be 90. LeftInTX Mar 28 #43

Agree Mr.WeRP Mar 27 #32

I don't "grave dance," in regards to people who I share BlueKota Mar 27 #34

To me, "Fuck that guy" is not grave dancing. dchill Mar 27 #35

Yes, they did that to RBG. I won't dance. Why should I? Marcuse Mar 27 #36

As far as RBG is concerned, markodochartaigh Mar 27 #37

Yeah no post like that appeared on DU. FSogol Mar 27 #39

How about grave pissing? edisdead Mar 27 #40

Probably send my dog over to do it. Where is he being laid to rest? GoodRaisin Mar 28 #41

Don't forget the asparagus! It makes for a more potent experience. Earth-shine Mar 28 #44

I will. Do a little Willis dance at midnight in pointe shoes and tutu on graves waving rosemary, for remembrance. betsuni Mar 28 #42