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Warfish · 11-08-2012, 04:07 PM

So, in the same vein as "it's never too early to..." here is another major repurcussion of the election.

Word is, at least two Supreme Court Justices will retire in the next 4 years.

If that were to come to pass, how do you think that will effect the balance of the court, and further, what current law is most in danger of changing (overturned or getting a second shot at the court and being affirmed) if it were to come to pass?

I'll give an obvious example. Citizens United. If the court moves left, this ruling would very likely see the court again, and be struck down.

Bonhomme Richard · 11-08-2012, 04:17 PM

The court will be Obama's lasting legacy, and that's something I'm very concerned about.

sg3 · 11-08-2012, 04:22 PM

I guess it depends on whom are retiring

If it one or both of the two are Scalia Thomas Alito Roberts or Kennedy...the Court probably moves leftward

If both are Ginsberg Breyer Sotomayor or Kagen the Court stays the same

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PlumberKhan · 11-08-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Warfish

So, in the same vein as "it's never too early to..." here is another major repurcussion of the election.

Word is, at least two Supreme Court Justices will retire in the next 4 years.

If that were to come to pass, how do you think that will effect the balance of the court, and further, what current law is most in danger of changing (overturned or getting a second shot at the court and being affirmed) if it were to come to pass?

I'll give an obvious example. Citizens United. If the court moves left, this ruling would very likely see the court again, and be struck down.

Good point.

Another great reason why Puns should have out up better candidates that 999 guy, man dog sex guy, runaway bride lady, Vitalis wooden man and the other Vitalis wooden man.

But seriously. It could have a pretty major impact on things to come. But I don't think Citizens United getting struck down is terribly bad. Some donors could have saved themselves millions by not donating to some super Pacs out there.

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DDNYjets · 11-08-2012, 05:03 PM

Hoping Scalia and Thomas stay on board. We need some form of checks and balances.

intelligentjetsfan · 11-08-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Warfish

So, in the same vein as "it's never too early to..." here is another major repurcussion of the election.

Word is, at least two Supreme Court Justices will retire in the next 4 years.

If that were to come to pass, how do you think that will effect the balance of the court, and further, what current law is most in danger of changing (overturned or getting a second shot at the court and being affirmed) if it were to come to pass?

I'll give an obvious example. Citizens United. If the court moves left, this ruling would very likely see the court again, and be struck down.

One could only hope.....

crasherino · 11-08-2012, 07:12 PM

Scalia would be wheeled into court on a gurney rather than step down during an Obama Administration. Unless he dies, he ain't goin' anywhere.

Thomas is not even 65, he's not going anywhere for a while. If Conservatives have to worry about anyone, its probably Kennedy - he's in his mid-70s and has no real idealogical conviction to ensure the Court goes in a certain direction once he's gone. But, he's hardly reliable anyway, although far better than what you'll get if Obama has the opportunity to replace him.

DDNYjets · 11-08-2012, 07:30 PM

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Scalia would be wheeled into court on a gurney rather than step down during an Obama Administration. Unless he dies, he ain't goin' anywhere.

Thomas is not even 65, he's not going anywhere for a while. If Conservatives have to worry about anyone, its probably Kennedy - he's in his mid-70s and has no real idealogical conviction to ensure the Court goes in a certain direction once he's gone. But, he's hardly reliable anyway, although far better than what you'll get if Obama has the opportunity to replace him.

Ironic that it was the Bush-appointed Roberts that proved unreliable for conservatives.

PlumberKhan · 11-08-2012, 08:43 PM

Scalia will have a heart attack.

Because he's a fat f*ck.

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sg3 · 11-08-2012, 08:45 PM

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Scalia will have a heart attack.

Because he's a fat f*ck.

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Not nice

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PlumberKhan · 11-08-2012, 08:46 PM

You would think that at one point in time, Scalia would have said "Hey. I shouldn't eat that hoagie. Because I'm fat. And can't see my dick. And pant when I climb 5 steps. And have man boobs. And get rashes on my sides where my fat rolls roll up."

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PlumberKhan · 11-08-2012, 08:47 PM

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Not nice

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F*ck fat people.

They're the worst people on earth. No self control. Just out of breath useless dregs of society.

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Warfish · 11-08-2012, 08:52 PM

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F*ck fat people.

They're the worst people on earth. No self control. Just out of breath useless dregs of society.

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Thanks PK. Love you too Brofist.

PlumberKhan · 11-08-2012, 09:05 PM

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Thanks PK. Love you too Brofist.

Dammit fish.

We've been over this 100 times now.

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Warfish · 11-08-2012, 09:41 PM

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Dammit fish.

We've been over this 100 times now.

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Found a great drummer avatar for you btw.

Not a Cookie Monster metal band, but still a cool drummer pic.

21st Amendment · 11-08-2012, 10:41 PM

I only see Gingsberg being retiring. Which is just holding par.

AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite · 11-08-2012, 10:57 PM

No way a conservative judge steps down knowing what will happen...

sg3 · 11-09-2012, 06:24 AM

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No way a conservative judge steps down knowing what will happen...

Probably true

One or four of them could die, though

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Ernie · 11-09-2012, 07:46 AM

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Probably true

One or four of them could die, though

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Classy.

sg3 · 11-09-2012, 07:51 AM

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Classy.

So you think it's impossible?

Do you have a four year guarantee on your contract?

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11-08-2012, 04:07 PM	#1
Warfish JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 35,000	The Changing Face of the Supreme Court So, in the same vein as "it's never too early to..." here is another major repurcussion of the election. Word is, at least two Supreme Court Justices will retire in the next 4 years. If that were to come to pass, how do you think that will effect the balance of the court, and further, what current law is most in danger of changing (overturned or getting a second shot at the court and being affirmed) if it were to come to pass? I'll give an obvious example. Citizens United. If the court moves left, this ruling would very likely see the court again, and be struck down.

11-08-2012, 04:17 PM	#2
Bonhomme Richard Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,103	The court will be Obama's lasting legacy, and that's something I'm very concerned about.

11-08-2012, 04:22 PM	#3
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,404	I guess it depends on whom are retiring If it one or both of the two are Scalia Thomas Alito Roberts or Kennedy...the Court probably moves leftward If both are Ginsberg Breyer Sotomayor or Kagen the Court stays the same Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

11-08-2012, 05:03 PM	#5
DDNYjets Bye week buh bye Rex Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 12,303	Hoping Scalia and Thomas stay on board. We need some form of checks and balances.

11-08-2012, 07:12 PM	#7
crasherino Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 16,826	Scalia would be wheeled into court on a gurney rather than step down during an Obama Administration. Unless he dies, he ain't goin' anywhere. Thomas is not even 65, he's not going anywhere for a while. If Conservatives have to worry about anyone, its probably Kennedy - he's in his mid-70s and has no real idealogical conviction to ensure the Court goes in a certain direction once he's gone. But, he's hardly reliable anyway, although far better than what you'll get if Obama has the opportunity to replace him.

11-08-2012, 08:43 PM	#9
PlumberKhan BRACE YOURSELVES FOR 12... Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Van down by the river Posts: 21,029	Scalia will have a heart attack. Because he's a fat f*ck. Sent from my Double-Wide using Semaphore...

11-08-2012, 08:46 PM	#11
PlumberKhan BRACE YOURSELVES FOR 12... Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Van down by the river Posts: 21,029	You would think that at one point in time, Scalia would have said "Hey. I shouldn't eat that hoagie. Because I'm fat. And can't see my dick. And pant when I climb 5 steps. And have man boobs. And get rashes on my sides where my fat rolls roll up." Sent from my Double-Wide using Semaphore...

11-08-2012, 10:41 PM	#16
21st Amendment Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 576	I only see Gingsberg being retiring. Which is just holding par.

11-08-2012, 10:57 PM	#17
AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite is all out of fuCks to give... All Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,452	No way a conservative judge steps down knowing what will happen...