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In reply to the discussion: Scalia on unlimited political ads: Turn off the TV [View all]earcandle
(3,622 posts)64. This is not appropriate modeling from a Supreme Court Judge. This defiance is treason.
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If they were truthful responsible ads then I would agree with Scalia. But they are not!
The Wielding Truth
Jan 2012
#71
Hmm..substitute "political ads" with "sexual content", and see if he'd apply the same standards...
brooklynite
Jan 2012
#10
Likewise, if you don't like the demise of democracy, just don't pay attention to it.
Gregorian
Jan 2012
#18
Well, there's a recall election of the entire House and 1/3rd of the Senate this November...
Richardo
Jan 2012
#83
Don't like the Constitution being turned into confetti? Stop thinking about it then.
ck4829
Jan 2012
#41
This is not appropriate modeling from a Supreme Court Judge. This defiance is treason.
earcandle
Jan 2012
#64
"If the system seems crazy to you, don't blame it on the court" ---WTF? He voted for Citizens United
wordpix
Jan 2012
#45
Hey Scanklia, black liquorice is good for asshole plugs too and liquid plumber works for hairballs.
lonestarnot
Jan 2012
#46
Fat Tony doesn't dodge bullets, he absorbs them in his many layers of personal body armor.
Major Hogwash
Jan 2012
#84
Without rules for mass communication, propaganda gains control. We need FD.
The Wielding Truth
Jan 2012
#87
Not censorship but responsible journalism. Fact checks and back up source research.
The Wielding Truth
Jan 2012
#88
Don't check your mail, don't answer your phone, don't surf the web, don't read your newspaper,
itsrobert
Feb 2012
#101