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BlueCaliDem

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43. Yeah, they did get a center-left president, hence his successful second win for a second term

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 01:35 PM

Jul 2013

much to the Purists on the Left's chagrin.

Just because he hasn't passed the purity tests with the tiny but vocal {and may I add, vindictive} EmoLeftists, doesn't mean he isn't more to the left than this country voted for. It just means he's not kowtowing to the radicals on the Left who claim to be "his base" but who undermine him every which way they can - especially on this supposedly Democratic Party supporting site.

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Justice Ginsburg Won�t Bow To Liberal Pressure To Retire Before 2016 [View all] cal04 Jul 2013 OP

I wish she would. I think her philosophy on this is wrong cali Jul 2013 #1

Good. Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #2

There never was a Liberal president and there never will be. BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #3

Then let her stay. Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #7

100% agreed. She's proven to be an excellent Supreme Court Justice BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #16

I was about to make this point myself. Lasher Jul 2013 #22

The public voted for a liberal President in 2008. dawg Jul 2013 #32

Yeah, they did get a center-left president, hence his successful second win for a second term BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #43

His win for a second term was largely because Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #53

If opposing Social Security cuts and the trashing of the 4th Amendment makes me a Purist ... dawg Jul 2013 #65

+1 dflprincess Jul 2013 #67

Wide sweeping statements are never wrong demwing Jul 2013 #36

Based on electoral history, "dem"wing. BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #44

I get the feeling you're laughing at me and not with me :) demwing Jul 2013 #63

well if she retires or dies after 2016 and a repub is elected cali Jul 2013 #4

Wishful thinking, because NO Repub will win in 2016. BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #15

Excuse me? Did you just accuse me of wishing for a repub to win the Presidency? cali Jul 2013 #17

"well if she retires or dies after 2016 and a repub *IS* elected" is your statement, isn't it? BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #21

not even a little valid. disgusting is what it is. cali Jul 2013 #23

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #46

making a ridiculous and uninformed pronouncement assertively doesn't make it cali Jul 2013 #47

Nothing ridiculous OR uninformed on my part, BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #50

lol. just everything you write, cali Jul 2013 #56

LOL, 7 posts hidden in the last 90 days! You have anger issues! n-t Logical Jul 2013 #62

What president is going to appoint this liberal? tularetom Jul 2013 #6

I'll take the chance. Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #8

Why would you think that the President would appoint a moderate? cali Jul 2013 #20

He would appoint another moderate SCOTUS Justice because that is what he has done. Lasher Jul 2013 #35

So you don't think Kagan or Sotomayor are liberal? Recursion Jul 2013 #68

Because both of his nominees Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #54

sighs DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #55

let's recall who appointed the liberal that is in theory being replaced dsc Jul 2013 #24

and a Clinton will name another four in her two terms starting 1-17-2017 graham4anything Jul 2013 #31

Zing!!! madinmaryland Jul 2013 #58

I don't necessarily see her getting two terms customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #59

Expect President Rubio's choice to disappoint you. nt onehandle Jul 2013 #10

Strawman. nt Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #11

President . . . Rubio?? BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #18

yeah thats a hoot eh? demwing Jul 2013 #38

Both of President Obama's choices have been superb and liberal. WI_DEM Jul 2013 #12

Both of Obama's choices have been more conservative than the Justices they replaced Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #14

Good for her. Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #5

^^This! ^^ BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #19

Hillary is going to nominate Obama to SCOTUS in 2018. graham4anything Jul 2013 #29

I think I'll join you in peering into the future: No way will Hillary be the next President. cali Jul 2013 #40

Why do you claim that? Unless, of course, you know for a fact she's not running in 2016. BlueCaliDem Jul 2013 #51

sigh. I'm claiming it because I'm tired of that poster claiming hundreds of times cali Jul 2013 #57

Sure. Iggo Jul 2013 #45

More likely, Martin O'Malley (45) will nominate Obama to SCOTUS in 2018. madinmaryland Jul 2013 #60

I can't agree with those who want to hang on to their position until the bitter end WI_DEM Jul 2013 #9

The Dems don't have the Senate. Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #13

Methinks you forgot about Sonia Sotomayer and Elana Kagen and Steve Breyer graham4anything Jul 2013 #28

No, I didn't. Pab Sungenis Jul 2013 #52

I am torn dsc Jul 2013 #25

What stupidity BeyondGeography Jul 2013 #26

Now that it is known Hillary is running, we don't have to worry about losing in 2016 as she is 45. graham4anything Jul 2013 #27

I missed her announcement. Please link to it. cali Jul 2013 #30

It's weird how people think that 2016 woolldog Jul 2013 #33

yep. it's willfully blind. cali Jul 2013 #34

I do not think sabbat hunter Jul 2013 #49

Actually Hillary is 66. Martin O'Malley (45) just turned 50. madinmaryland Jul 2013 #61

Thanks a bunch Justice Ginsburg - for gambling on our kids' futures. polichick Jul 2013 #37

She said she wouldnt be stepping down in 2013.... Gin Jul 2013 #39

We need to limit the Supreme Court appointments Politicalboi Jul 2013 #41

Maybe she's adding pressure on one of the Neanderthals to retire first. Maybe KENNEDY would go? UTUSN Jul 2013 #42

She needs to retire now. Yes, she is a wonderful SCJ but kiranon Jul 2013 #48

I find it highly objectionable that a Justice is being pressured to quit for... TreasonousBastard Jul 2013 #64

She is far more liberal than any person Obama would replace her with. RedCappedBandit Jul 2013 #66

I don't think she should be pressured to step down davidpdx Jul 2013 #69