How shall we replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg?

CPT Jack Durish — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 12:29:24 -0400

I'm going to come right out and say it. I favor justices that represent the law and inasmuch as the only cases that belong in the Supreme Court should contain constitutional issues, then "the law" means constitutional law. (Yes Greg, I know there are exceptions such as cases of admiralty in which the Supreme Court is the court of original jurisdiction.) However, it seems that the Supreme Bunch is also supposed to represent gender/cultural/ethnic diversity. Now, I have it on good authority (Social Media) that there are 52 genders. Now multiply that by at least 5 ethnicities, and multiply that result by who knows how many cultures and we're going to need a bigger building to house the Supreme Court. Stock up on popcorn and beer. It's going to be a long show...

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2020 12:37 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 12:37:13 -0400

For the sake of the country they better not replace her until after the election

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Sep 19 at 2020 12:44 PM

LTC Trent Klug — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 12:44:18 -0400

Let's hope the new justice will, at the very least, be somewhat willing to be the voice of the Constitution vice a political party and know when it's time to let the reins of power go. Justice Ginsburg held on to those reins to ensure her party beliefs would be maintained.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Sep 19 at 2020 12:47 PM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 12:47:07 -0400

POTUS is obligated to nominate. The Senate should honor the precedent they set and not move on it. If they don't, the filibuster will become a thing of the past and our nation and government will be forever changed.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Sep 19 at 2020 1:17 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:17:34 -0400

First, she is irreplaceable.
I don't agree with tha majority of her opinions, but her tenacity, perserverence, and election were truly second to none.
Second, if Mitch had a single non-hypocritical bone in his body, we would be waiting until after the election. Anyone wanna place any bets?
Third, inclusion is important. Showcasing different viewpoints is a good thing. It should not be the ONLY thing, but it should be A thing. I do not think that this is a major consideration for the current POTUS, though.

Response by PO2 Bill Reardon made Sep 19 at 2020 2:03 PM

PO2 Bill Reardon — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 14:03:39 -0400

“The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.” turtle boy FEB 2016

Response by SSG Dennis R. made Sep 19 at 2020 3:52 PM

SSG Dennis R. — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 15:52:18 -0400

I'm counting on Moscow Mitch & the Putz in the Oval Office to do exactly what the country doesn't need -- to force-feed the Supremes one of their boyz before the election.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Sep 19 at 2020 4:09 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 16:09:14 -0400

Thank you for your honesty CPT Jack Durish

Response by SFC James Welch made Sep 19 at 2020 7:20 PM

SFC James Welch — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 19:20:07 -0400

I agree

Response by LTC David Brown made Sep 19 at 2020 8:12 PM

LTC David Brown — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:12:44 -0400

I remember Mitch McConnell telling Harry Reid that he would regret doing away with the filibuster on court appointments.