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bitterross

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10. It is good to see Roberts respect the intent of the Obergefell decision.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 26, 2017, 01:32 PM

Jun 2017

I give him a small amount of credit for stare decisis on this one. Clearly, Thomas, Alito and Gorsuch have no problem ignoring precedent when it would suit their conservative, religious views.

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It's same-sex Monday at the SC. Thanks. mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2017 #1

It is good to see Roberts respect the intent of the Obergefell decision. bitterross Jun 2017 #10

Great news! Lonestarblue Jun 2017 #2

That never works n2doc Jun 2017 #8

K&R BumRushDaShow Jun 2017 #3

Yes, hostile to the rights and protected liberties of gay Americans. J_William_Ryan Jun 2017 #9

He's definitely a Scalia-lite (so far). nt BumRushDaShow Jun 2017 #11

ahem, did you notice the 3 dissenters? Chipper Chat Jun 2017 #4

Damn autocorrecct Chipper Chat Jun 2017 #5

No, I think it's appropriate in this case. AtheistCrusader Jun 2017 #6

Here is a link to Pavan: mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2017 #7

Does this mean Roberts may be human? Laf.La.Dem. Jun 2017 #12

I lived in that goddamned state for 3 LONG years. BigDemVoter Jun 2017 #13