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9. Amazing argument to put before the Supreme Court. As if they are entitled

Tue Mar 2, 2021, 03:05 PM

Mar 2021

to not be at a competitive disadvantage.

Oh sure. The constitution talks about people voting and all, but that's trumped by the supposed rights of one political party when political parties aren't even contemplated in the constitution.

How about a non-competitive party alter their policies to win more votes? Nahhhh....

If the right-wing justices have any principles at all, they'd find it extremely awkward to side with the republicans after an argument like that.

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This litterally just happened at SCOTUS [View all] edhopper Mar 2021 OP

Well, that will make it more uncomfortable to vote in favor of the GQP position. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #1

+1 Hugin Mar 2021 #3

Nah, she'll come up with some "Originalist" interpretation Bettie Mar 2021 #15

And only land holding whites could vote originally. Kablooie Mar 2021 #27

Exactly my thought Bettie Mar 2021 #29

...more precisely... only land holding MALE whites... bsiebs Mar 2021 #31

Thank you. Must be remembered. n/t momta Mar 2021 #33

Add Christian and we have it. MuseRider Mar 2021 #34

Then she will have to xxqqqzme Mar 2021 #42

Barrett should consider the originalist position of women in the Constitution dlk Mar 2021 #47

It's like the GrOPpers would like to level the playing field for themselves by... Hugin Mar 2021 #2

Sure edhopper Mar 2021 #5

Is this reality? SCOTUS is supposed to be the highest court in the land... brush Mar 2021 #11

+1 ancianita Mar 2021 #13

Wonder how long it will be before one of the states Bettie Mar 2021 #16

...white land-owning men! With black, cast iron, lawn jockeys out front. machoneman Mar 2021 #20

That is the position of the Heritage Foundation. xxqqqzme Mar 2021 #44

Thomas Pantagruel Mar 2021 #4

He always has edhopper Mar 2021 #6

And Ginny is worse. Anita Hill was right. Never should have taken up space on that bench. Evolve Dammit Mar 2021 #17

Thomas learned a lesson in the hard labor of his youth. MarcA Mar 2021 #35

Best reply: ananda Mar 2021 #7

I'm a little curious about the brackets though qazplm135 Mar 2021 #8

In fact, the bracketed information makes the GOP response the OPPOSITE of what it should be! IndianaDave Mar 2021 #38

the yahoo article provides a more neutral answer qazplm135 Mar 2021 #40

Amazing argument to put before the Supreme Court. As if they are entitled unblock Mar 2021 #9

The disadvantage comes from not appealing to Captain Zero Mar 2021 #21

Yay three masted sailing slave ships,... magicarpet Mar 2021 #10

Sounds like SCOTUS wants a reason to be okay with rationalizing the skirting of voting rights law. ancianita Mar 2021 #12

Remember that they awarded the presidency to idiot son not fooled Mar 2021 #26

But Al Gore was... 3catwoman3 Mar 2021 #41

"Not cheating puts us at a disadvantage, your honor." eShirl Mar 2021 #14

exactly. Thanks Evolve Dammit Mar 2021 #19

Original Constitution states restricted voting rights, the amendments favor expanded voting rights andym Mar 2021 #18

He might as well have said, "Let's bring back Jim Crow" djacq Mar 2021 #22

I don't think they'll rule for the GOP. marble falls Mar 2021 #23

You haven't edhopper Mar 2021 #25

Justice Barrett is asking a very dumb question FakeNoose Mar 2021 #24

You learn in 1L never to ask a question in court for which you don't know the answer Mr. Ected Mar 2021 #28

Roberts will forever have this shameful period of his SCOTUS hung around his neck Scalded Nun Mar 2021 #30

I'm confused ... GeorgeGist Mar 2021 #32

Thank you for asking that. Sogo Mar 2021 #36

Now I understand it.... Sogo Mar 2021 #49

Barrett mollie8 Mar 2021 #37

Maybe it's because she's SO not dense Rocknation Mar 2021 #45

Aprpos of absolutely nothing at all, soldierant Mar 2021 #50

I also saw this as maybe a good sign about Barrett. intheflow Mar 2021 #46

"Competitive disadvantage," forsooth. malthaussen Mar 2021 #39

Very informative question and answer. Trust_Reality Mar 2021 #43

And what did the fine Christian lady say in response? perdita9 Mar 2021 #48

How are these actions not massive civil rights violations? BobTheSubgenius Mar 2021 #51

They told the truth for once. Joinfortmill Mar 2021 #52

Interesting burrowowl Mar 2021 #53

Laid bare, in front of God and everyone Blue Owl Mar 2021 #54

CBS This Morning Played the Sound Clip of the Republicant lawyer's statement Best_man23 Mar 2021 #55

What the Republicans on the Court know but won't hear or acknowledge DFW Mar 2021 #56

+1, if there was a smarter argument by the AR lawyers they'd no doubt vote on the side of the uponit7771 Mar 2021 #57