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100. Glad to see RBG help rip the veil off the fakery that is Supreme Court "neutrality"

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:30 PM

Jul 2016

Obviously that hasn't existed at all since Bush v. Gore.

It's good to get that further out in the open, so we can all quit "pretending" the Supreme Court is now anything other than other politicized, lobbied institution.

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�Her mind is shot': Donald Trump-Ruth Bader Ginsburg feud goes nuclear [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2016 OP

Give him hell, Justice Ginsberg. She didn't devote her life morningfog Jul 2016 #1

She is a Supreme Court Justice, she needs to zip it- Way out of line snooper2 Jul 2016 #7

Perhaps, BUT. Notorious RBG is extremely well regarded Hortensis Jul 2016 #37

She ALWAYS speaks out. Here- "Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Same-Sex Marriage, Women's Rights,.... Sunlei Jul 2016 #47

No, she is not rock Jul 2016 #58

Bull pucky. She is spot on. Someone's lost their mind alright, and it isn't NRBG. WheelWalker Jul 2016 #81

Not at all. She is a citizen free to speak on any matter not pending before her. morningfog Jul 2016 #97

well now Trump is applying for a run for the presidency, he CAN SHUT HIS MOUTH. onecent Jul 2016 #98

I agree Skittles Jul 2016 #116

Please, even a fuck stain has a shread of humanity left in it randr Jul 2016 #9

Sanders agrees with Ginsburg: �I do not believe anything that comes out of Trump�s mouth� L. Coyote Jul 2016 #14

Great stuff! JNelson6563 Jul 2016 #89

A Successful Woman Criticizing Him Just Sets Him Off TomCADem Jul 2016 #38

Yes, that's it exactly!!! hamsterjill Jul 2016 #50

She is way smarter than you and the rest of the GOPs Iliyah Jul 2016 #2

Yeah, but there's "book larnin' smarts" and there's common sense smarts. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2016 #4

Her common sense is intact. Iliyah Jul 2016 #19

Huh? RiverNoord Jul 2016 #71

Why? Trump bashes the Justices continually adigal Jul 2016 #123

For real, she speaks the truth & ppl get butthurt. giftedgirl77 Jul 2016 #42

Judges, legislators and laws are alien concepts for Trump. gordianot Jul 2016 #3

She really SHOULD step down hollowdweller Jul 2016 #5

If it is improper for the members of our Judiciary branch to speak out randr Jul 2016 #12

He's elected. hollowdweller Jul 2016 #22

I heard that Republican talking point today also randr Jul 2016 #23

It's my talking point too. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2016 #30

Are you sure you're on the right site? eom MohRokTah Jul 2016 #29

Whether you like it or not is irrelevant. It's also customary for women and children to keep quiet. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #63

She has the right to free speech as an American citizen. onecaliberal Jul 2016 #74

Scalia wasn't just partisan skepticscott Jul 2016 #93

Yes, next to Fat Tony she is demure in her responses. Peregrine Took Jul 2016 #96

Both Scalia and Thomas ruled on Bush v. Gore when they had family members with an interest... CBHagman Jul 2016 #122

I thought he said he has no interest - and tend to believe him n/t moonscape Jul 2016 #105

I hope she ramps it up. tenderfoot Jul 2016 #114

Hillary will not nominate Obama to SCOTUS. Not because he wouldnt be a good judge cstanleytech Jul 2016 #120

High praise for her from my perspective. Sometimes, one must speak out for the sake of the country. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #6

I agree. Trump is petty, ignorant, mean spirited and vindictive. This makes him a threat. Warpy Jul 2016 #13

Don't expect Supremes to be silent/apolitical when they stop an election and annoint their favorite. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #16

Yes, there comes a time when the only viable route is crystal clear, damn the consequences. zonkers Jul 2016 #15

There are no consequences nor legal barriers to her voicing an opinion, just dusty, old traditions L. Coyote Jul 2016 #57

Yep... sarae Jul 2016 #60

The threat of Trump is so enormous; even the Pope has weighed in randr Jul 2016 #8

Wow, do I ever respect his opinion. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2016 #11

Even a broke clock is right twice a day randr Jul 2016 #49

But that leaves 1,438 minutes where it's wrong. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2016 #53

I was not refering to those 1438 minutes randr Jul 2016 #59

What happens to them? Do they just go away? mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2016 #84

In a battle of wits C_U_L8R Jul 2016 #10

it's not a battle of wits its a gutter brawl AntiBank Jul 2016 #69

Ginsburgh is awesome. Trump is the one who's mind is shot. In_The_Wind Jul 2016 #17

God, I can't stand that simian blowhard! smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #118

While I agree with everything she said. I don't think she should have NWCorona Jul 2016 #18

How does this compare to the bloodless coup carried out in 2000 rurallib Jul 2016 #20

Bush v. Gore had 2 separate votes. Had Bush not prevailed on the first 7-2 vote on whether the 24601 Jul 2016 #110

His mind is shit. rug Jul 2016 #21

Please tweet that. It should go viral. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #26

The crowd shouts at Mondays Republican Convention, "FAKER!, FAKER!, FAKERRR!" Sunlei Jul 2016 #24

Attacking Supreme Court Justices and little old ladies bucolic_frolic Jul 2016 #25

Meh Lithos Jul 2016 #27

Could you provide a link to that leftynyc Jul 2016 #46

All it took was a little Google ... SFnomad Jul 2016 #62

Excellent leftynyc Jul 2016 #87

So she "really stepped in it this time"??? MohRokTah Jul 2016 #28

You must not be reading my other posts. I have a knack for upsetting people. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2016 #32

Your other posts do not change the fact that Moh is right about this one. nt JTFrog Jul 2016 #35

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #61

Nope, I do not and will not forgive you. MohRokTah Jul 2016 #73

OK... I appealed also. RiverNoord Jul 2016 #76

"... your statement was a personal attack. Not one I disagreed with,..." mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2016 #82

Out of line???? RiverNoord Jul 2016 #31

Justice Scalia: No Apologies for Hunting Trip With Cheney (2004) TomCADem Jul 2016 #33

Donald Trump Doesn't Actually Want Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dead, Just Wants to Insult Everyone L. Coyote Jul 2016 #45

MJ: Clarence Thomas' Wife Cashes In as Tea Party Lobbyist TomCADem Jul 2016 #34

Obama vs. Alito: Political dust-up during State of the Union (2010) TomCADem Jul 2016 #36

It's Donald Fucking Drumpf ananda Jul 2016 #39

As if Trump has standing to claim ANYBODY'S mind is shot (other than his own). Paladin Jul 2016 #40

Amen!! onecent Jul 2016 #99

The Washington Post and New York Times editorial boards, meanwhile, are siding with Trump AntiBank Jul 2016 #41

And it just feeds into his Yupster Jul 2016 #55

Lol - Ginsburg is much, much smarter than those writing RiverNoord Jul 2016 #64

I still fear she is lowering herself down into the pig mud with a pig AntiBank Jul 2016 #66

She certainly has shown eveyone that Trump is a horrible pig, that much isn't fake. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #77

Your "concern" is noted. giftedgirl77 Jul 2016 #43

For the record angrychair Jul 2016 #44

That man is such a jerk. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2016 #48

I hope she flattens the asshole, too! hamsterjill Jul 2016 #51

This is a perfect Donald meltdown to illustrate how unhinged he really is. Beating up an old lady. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #52

Boy, do I agree with that. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2016 #54

he can question whether or not her mind is 'shot', but no denying that his soul is 'shot'. olddad56 Jul 2016 #56

Facts out, opinion supported! Clarify: facts or fact-opinion connection. Festivito Jul 2016 #65

Your concern is noted. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #67

So when will Trump tweet out 'sheriff stars'... Else You Are Mad Jul 2016 #68

What would the opinion be if Scalia had said the same thing? Frustratedlady Jul 2016 #70

It's alright if republicans do it---even at the NYT and with some here at DU. Paladin Jul 2016 #80

A possible tell: sofa king Jul 2016 #72

seems legit ! stonecutter357 Jul 2016 #75

The Fraud doth protest too much, methinks WheelWalker Jul 2016 #78

Trump proposes name-calling should result in resigning office, wants to see RBG's birth certificate. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #79

Scalia did far worse..Ginsberg would just be recused from laserhaas Jul 2016 #83

I seem to recall a good bit of public editorializing by the SC justices against Obama. Good for her. Squinch Jul 2016 #85

I actually think she has made a decision BumRushDaShow Jul 2016 #86

This Is My Read RobinA Jul 2016 #127

30+ year fed here BumRushDaShow Jul 2016 #128

Projection. A lot of GOPers seem to suffer from it, IMHO. nt deminks Jul 2016 #88

Not only does RBG see Trmup for what he is - a faker - asiliveandbreathe Jul 2016 #90

This is ageism and sexist. Delmette Jul 2016 #91

der trumpfenfuhrer hates RBG because she is a woman who dares speak against him. niyad Jul 2016 #92

I think the Justice is playing her cards well. colorado_ufo Jul 2016 #94

Dont u fret nonw Trumpy Poo Cryptoad Jul 2016 #95

Glad to see RBG help rip the veil off the fakery that is Supreme Court "neutrality" villager Jul 2016 #100

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #101

And Alito mouthing that PBO was lying right as he gave a State of the Union address! & On live TV. Princess Turandot Jul 2016 #119

Well RBG is not a hot woman (by Lump's standards) LakeArenal Jul 2016 #102

Link to a thread yesterday on the same issue mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2016 #103

Her mind is sharp. Trump's Alzheimer's symptoms should be the question of the day. He's running L. Coyote Jul 2016 #104

Trump steps in Chit daily.... heresAthingdotcom Jul 2016 #106

"... GOPhers attacking pornography as bad when 8 of the top 10 porn using states are RED states...." mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2016 #108

What future cases involving him? treestar Jul 2016 #107

Oh no he didn't! shenmue Jul 2016 #109

No worries , kacekwl Jul 2016 #111

Donnie Dipshit's mind has never been intact. BlueStater Jul 2016 #112

Enormous head, huge mouth, tiny brain... ailsagirl Jul 2016 #113

Sandra Day O'Connor didn't even recuse herself from Bush v. Gore after essme Jul 2016 #115

It's not appropriate for a judge at any level ozone_man Jul 2016 #117

Love Notorious RBG. Hate this move by her. n/t reflection Jul 2016 #121

I guess it's inappropriate, but it's not something I can get worked up about Bradical79 Jul 2016 #124

Agreed. Much ado about nothing. RBG will announce the day after the election. Darb Jul 2016 #125

Has Trump not retaliated at ANY critic in this POTUS campaign? bulloney Jul 2016 #126

We all pay this woman for her informed opinion on subjects. cutroot Jul 2016 #129

It should be obvious that all of the justices have political opinions goldent Jul 2016 #130