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4. unfortunately, the usual right-wing response is to put tail between legs and get back in line.

Reply to Solomon (Original post)

Fri Jun 29, 2012, 07:06 PM

Jun 2012

in theory, life tenure is supposed to make justices immune from this sort of thing.

in any event, i won't hold my breath. it will take more than the uproar from a single decision to turn him our way.

did the furor over bush v. gore turn any of the felonious five?
o'conner felt bad about it, but so what?

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I Hope They Turn Roberts With Their Hatred And Vitriol [View all] Solomon Jun 2012 OP

I'm pretty sure he is a human... kentuck Jun 2012 #1

Rightwingers don't seem to see things clearly until it happens to them personally. pacalo Jun 2012 #11

Earl Warren was a republican and was appointed by one Kingofalldems Jun 2012 #2

Excellent example. One of the greats, like Thurgood Marshall. freshwest Jun 2012 #6

Also, wonder if John's wife pushed him toward his final decision. n/t SDjack Jun 2012 #3

unfortunately, the usual right-wing response is to put tail between legs and get back in line. unblock Jun 2012 #4

The furor over bush gore is not applicable here. Solomon Jun 2012 #5

+1 freshwest Jun 2012 #7

Steven Colbert turned on him Enrique Jun 2012 #8

I'm not holding my breath sadbear Jun 2012 #9

Any little bit helps Tigress DEM Jun 2012 #10