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31. Before it's over with, Trump could get 4 SC appointments. eom

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Mon Jun 26, 2017, 09:10 AM

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I'm worried the Supreme Court is lost. [View all] MoonRiver Jun 2017 OP

That's why R's don't care about Trump's nonsense oberliner Jun 2017 #1

I've believed from the beginning that's ALL the rank and file idiots care about. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #2

That and tax cuts for their rich patrons. stephensolomita Jun 2017 #4

The average Chump fool won't see a cent. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #6

In The Same Boat stephensolomita Jun 2017 #3

Very true. It's just so sad. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #8

Don't Worry About It stephensolomita Jun 2017 #29

Unfortunately, we may have to declare the House and and Senate as illegitimate ck4829 Jun 2017 #5

How are we going to do that? MoonRiver Jun 2017 #10

Good question. I wish people would stop and think about consequences in politics. Blue_true Jun 2017 #46

You would destroy our system of government...can't do it. Also, I am worried about the Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #21

Yeah the constitutional convention is a scary thought. Initech Jun 2017 #28

That's revolutionary fantasy -nt Bradical79 Jun 2017 #48

The Court going one way, the culture going another... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #7

Sounds like a coup. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #9

And it's unfolding before our very eyes... n/t lordsummerisle Jun 2017 #11

Yes. It's been obvious since 2000. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #12

Frankly, I've always been stunned that a couple of Supreme Court judges Nay Jun 2017 #17

I agree. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #18

This...a Gazillion times THIS! PearliePoo2 Jun 2017 #24

Sure, Justice Merrick Garland agrees. That was sure a slam dunk, wasn't it? Hekate Jun 2017 #75

There you have it. What's to say they wouldn't have stone walled Obama even earlier. brewens Jun 2017 #78

We would have had (IMHO) a much better chance early on, when Obama was Nay Jun 2017 #86

AND help from Putin TrishaJ Jun 2017 #55

That, would seal the fate of the US for a long time and roll this country back decades. n/t RKP5637 Jun 2017 #13

Hate to agree with that, but it is what it is. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #16

After people vote they lose their power and authority. Millions just can't seem to get that, and RKP5637 Jun 2017 #41

It gets more depressing every day. smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #37

Sadly, I'm beginning to feel the same. What stunned me was the success of Trump. Is that RKP5637 Jun 2017 #40

In my case, it makes no difference for me. Blue_true Jun 2017 #47

Blue true, my husband and I are the same. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #57

Great. When Bush did his big tax cut, I gave my gains to charity. Blue_true Jun 2017 #59

We did the same. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #71

If we take the Senate in 18. we can shut Trump down. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #14

I just hope we can still have our votes counted by then. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #15

Trump is a disaster...and he probably cheated in order to win... Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #19

Hopefully the outrage against Chumputin will be so huge, we'll win in a landslide. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #20

My concern. Blue_true Jun 2017 #49

We can only do our best, and hope that others learn through the 2016 disaster. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #60

They didn't learn from 2000. I have given up hope on them. nt Blue_true Jun 2017 #61

I think we could in 2006 when the House and senate fell to us...we didn't win one Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #77

Listening to 'Morning Joe' panel discuss what Kennedy was going to do and... PearliePoo2 Jun 2017 #22

Absolutely horrifying MoonRiver Jun 2017 #23

Good God. Is the coup complete? I feel like throwing up. Nay Jun 2017 #25

I don't think it's a done deal, yet. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #32

They just need to holdout until the 18 midterms. Kentonio Jun 2017 #26

We are going to lose it. ananda Jun 2017 #27

In the last election forthemiddle Jun 2017 #30

Before it's over with, Trump could get 4 SC appointments. eom Hoyt Jun 2017 #31

Yep. It is. Done deal. Squinch Jun 2017 #33

Yep. It's gone. Jakes Progress Jun 2017 #34

It could be gone for 30-40 years. Blue_true Jun 2017 #51

It's gone. herding cats Jun 2017 #35

I think there's a fair chance Thomas will retire also. Calista241 Jun 2017 #36

We certainly hear less from/about him than any of the others Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2017 #39

If you think Thomas is bad. Blue_true Jun 2017 #52

He's got such a good gig going, it's hard to see him giving it up. Bleacher Creature Jun 2017 #64

He'll get a lifetime pension equal to his highest full salary. Calista241 Jun 2017 #70

Ginsburg probably will do her best to make it to 2021 Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2017 #38

That's because it is ismnotwasm Jun 2017 #42

Or, we can hope they make a Souter mistake. Blue_true Jun 2017 #54

You are right ismnotwasm Jun 2017 #67

Worrying now is almost 8 months too late to worry about it. Foamfollower Jun 2017 #43

Except for the language and name calling, I agree 100%. Blue_true Jun 2017 #56

Nice SoCalMusicLover Jun 2017 #76

Foamfollower Jamaal510 Jun 2017 #81

Still Find It Insulting & Divisive SoCalMusicLover Jun 2017 #83

It's not a divisive post because lazy assed stupid as fuck liberals who didn't vote for Hillary... Foamfollower Jun 2017 #91

You can stop worrying. Coventina Jun 2017 #44

All they have to do is hold out until January 2019. Blue_true Jun 2017 #45

We are headed back to the days before Soc Security & Medicare. People just died. CousinIT Jun 2017 #50

Democrats need to learn to be more partisan and consistent in voting. Dawson Leery Jun 2017 #53

It was lost on Nov 8 BainsBane Jun 2017 #58

Our Supreme Court was my number one issue in the election of 2016. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #62

And if our allegiance has been to the Constitution, what then? Orsino Jun 2017 #63

Does anyone have a list of decisions that would have changed if we had a solid conservative SCOTUS? Kablooie Jun 2017 #65

Can't answer your question, but remember that HeartachesNhangovers Jun 2017 #72

Good point. Kablooie Jun 2017 #84

FOREVER! mfcorey1 Jun 2017 #66

i'm worried the nation is lost 0rganism Jun 2017 #68

Nothing good is going to happen Awsi Dooger Jun 2017 #69

Since we've already determined the Constitution is a joke... Dave Starsky Jun 2017 #73

Agreed. I never considered that the "foundation of our entire government Nay Jun 2017 #88

It is lost mcar Jun 2017 #74

It would need to be combated at the state level. J_William_Ryan Jun 2017 #79

Hey, what's all this lying around shit? FreepFryer Jun 2017 #80

Pretty much a given Alice11111 Jun 2017 #82

And with only a 50% vote needed Democrats will have no input at all. Kablooie Jun 2017 #85

That train has already left the station. VOX Jun 2017 #87

I'll be dead by the time it swings left again. Starry Messenger Jun 2017 #89

If the judicial system is lost then it is time for extra-judicial resistance samir.g Jun 2017 #90