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sadbear

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9. I'm not holding my breath

Reply to Solomon (Original post)

Fri Jun 29, 2012, 07:34 PM

Jun 2012

This idealogue still has his legacy to think about. Historians are already going to skewer Citizens United for generations. No, he'll still be the same ole' rightwing extremest on lesser cases, but probably a little more moderate on the bigger ones, the ones history will remember.

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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