The Federalist Society

[Casady1]

Is the beginning of white victimhood. It was formed because a bunch of white upper class kid’s in college felt sorry for themselves and instead of individually standing up for themselves they had to start a group because they were weak.

[hlthe2b]

1. well, sort of. It was started by Law Students at Yale, Harvard and Univ. of Chicago in the 80s

to push more RW ideology. From there it has become more extreme and powerful, spreading to other law schools and with maintaining of alumni influence. I'm sure it now influences undergrad "young Republicans," but it started in the law schools and that--with influence on the nation's courts and legal system continues to be its focus.

[JHB]

5. Law students who had inspiration from Conservative Movement grousing about the courts...

...ever since FDR threatened to expand the SC and they backed off ruling New Deal initiatives unconstitutional.

And then there's the money:

The society's initial 1982 conference was funded, at a cost of $25,000, by the Institute for Educational Affairs.[12] Later funding of $5.5 million came from the John M. Olin Foundation. Other early donors included the Scaife Foundation and the Koch family foundations. Donors to the Federalist Society have included Google, Chevron, Charles G. and David H. Koch; the family foundation of Richard Mellon Scaife; and the Mercer family.[15] By 2017, the Federalist Society had $20 million in annual revenue.[1]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalist_Society

The Institute for Educational Affairs mentioned above was an organization founded by Irving Kristol and William E. Simon (treasury secretary under Nixon and Ford) that helped direct conservative political philanthropy and encouraged conservative political organizing on college campuses: conferences like the one that spawned the FS, conservative college newspapers, etc.

[hlthe2b]

6. Of course.

Not sure your point. We all know this.

[JHB]

8. We DON'T all know this. You and the OP talked about students...

...and didn't mention the institutional support given to them by outside organizations promoting a conservative/RW agenda and were actively working to create their own "farm teams" to train and feed a new generation into positions to influence law and policy.

Groups without that kind of support founder and their members move on to other things.

[hlthe2b]

9. In fact I DID

Alumni. Should I define that for you?

[JHB]

13. Are you going to vouch that everyone who reads this thread is an alumnus and knows all this?

No, of course not, and please keep your condescension and eye-rolling to yourself.

Never assume "we all" know something. There are always people who came in later.

[hlthe2b]

14. I doubt ANYONE here is an alumnus of the Federalist society. Apparently you are confused.

[JHB]

17. Apparently you are, and I'm done with this pointless exchange.

[hlthe2b]

18. I am not at all. Most here know the Federalist Society and when one posts on that without context

it is only natural to ask WHY? Especially when another poster brings up Garland Merrick in the context of a discussion of the Federalist Society.

[JHB]

42. Not "alumni". "Confused."

If you are going to accuse others of being "confused", try rereading your own posts and considering whether a lack of clarity on your part was involved. As well as restraining snide remarks like "Should I define that for you?" It's unproductive.

As for my initial post, at least one other poster has noted that I was correct, that "we all know" is an erroneous assumption, and that discussion of the origin of these organizations should at least mention the supporting networks and money trees critical to their establishment.

[hlthe2b]

43. ...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[electric_blue68]

10. I didn't know "all this".

[Casady1]

34. My point is that

they felt ostracized from what they thought was the prevailing philosophy on campus and they had to form a group to counter that thinking.

[Earth-shine]

2. Left without comment ...

https://fedsoc.org/contributors/merrick-garland

[MarineCombatEngineer]

3. Ok,

and what message are you trying to convey?

[Earth-shine]

4. What are you reading into it?

He's been a speaker at the Federalist Society.

What does it mean to you?

[hlthe2b]

7. A speaker. A "SPEAKER" ... And your point?

Buttigieg has spoken on Fox along with a variety of Democratic leaders, policy-makers, and cabinet officials. What does that make THEM?

[Earth-shine]

11. There is a raging debate here on whether Garland is actually going to prosecute Trump and company.

Most of that debate consists of people offering their opinions about things into which we cannot see.

The fact that Garland is associated with the Federalists is real information. This is the background from which he comes.

You can use that info however you like. It obviously piques your interest.

The OP is about the Federalist Society. So is my contribution.

[hlthe2b]

12. "Associated with the Federalist Society..." Kindly define THAT.

[Earth-shine]

15. You seem to be personally offended by my comments and those of others.

This conversation ends.

[hlthe2b]

16. I, like another on this thread am curious about your implications. Your subtledty aside,

what is YOUR point about Merrick Garrland? You did not answer MarineCombatEngineer and you are not answering me. So, what is your intent?

[Earth-shine]

22. Merrick?

As I said, very personal for you.

[hlthe2b]

23. Your difficulties in explaining your intent are not fooling anyone.

Nor inexplicably, why you would think it personal for anyone on this forum to discuss Merrick Garland? If there is one person who claims to know him personally, I'd highly doubt it.

[Earth-shine]

25. Fooling anyone? About what? Your obvious affection for the man is the only thing in evidence.

You seem to be quite triggered by this.

I'm getting off this train here. I will not respond to you further.

[hlthe2b]

26. I agreed to the terms of this forum which includes not attacking Democrats, whether subtly or not

Triggered? No. Calling you on your apparent innuendo. Hell, yes.

[Earth-shine]

32. You changed your post so that it no longer refers to him only by first name.

Obviously, you realized that it made it look personal and you try now to hide that.

I cannot take you seriously.

[hlthe2b]

33. NO. It was a typo.

But, nice try. FAIL! Once again.

You are being laughed at with your ridiculous attempts to claim DUers have a personal "thing" for Garland (see, I used his last name... OMG. Is THAT personal TOO? )

[MarineCombatEngineer]

35. This one thinks they're being cute and smart,

but in reality, the opposite is true.

[hlthe2b]

36. Indeed.

Like one with their pants down in public who fails to recognize it.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

20. It means nothing to me,

he's not a member, he's never been a member, I don't know what you're implying.

[Earth-shine]

21. He's a "contributor."

"A person listed as a contributor has spoken or otherwise participated in Federalist Society events, publications, or multimedia presentations. A person's appearance on this list does not imply any other endorsement or relationship between the person and the Federalist Society. "

Except that it does.

> I don't know what you're implying.

You can stop now.

[hlthe2b]

24. No. It does not imply anything other than he has spoken or otherwise participated-not membership

nor endorsement. If you KNOW otherwise, PROVE IT!

[Earth-shine]

28. You seem very angry.

https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/civpro/2016/03/judge-merrick-garland-was-a-repeat-moderator-for-federalist-society-events.html

I wish you a better day than you are having up to this point.

Good-bye.

[hlthe2b]

29. Not at all. Just calling you on your weak attempts at innuendo towards Garland.

Very weak. So, yes, do go on to other things and chalk your attempts here down as a BIG FAIL.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

27. Actually, I think you're the one that needs

to stop trying to impugn AG Garland's reputation with your implied allegations.

[Earth-shine]

30. I ask you "What is implied?" What allegations?

You really want a fight over something.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

31. Stop being coy, you know what you implied by posting

that link, and so do others here on DU.
You're not fooling anyone here.
And no, I'm not looking for a fight.
Have a great weekend.

[Earth-shine]

37. Really? Please tell me what I am thinking since you know so well.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

38. Have a great weekend. nt

[rsdsharp]

19. I first heard of the Federalist Society when I started law school in the fall of 1984.

It was in its infancy (maybe toddlerhood) at the time. It attracted the real nut cases. One guy who joined was someone the women in my class called Norman Bates. He used to mumble to himself during class, and take notes on a map of Poland. Another member had published a “newspaper” at my undergraduate school. All women with whom the publication disagreed, were routinely called “bull dykes.” They might as well have called it The Incel Times.

Obviously, not all members were idiots. They had a long term goal of seizing the judiciary, and they have pretty much succeeded, but they all share the same sick ideology, and lust for power.

[Kid Berwyn]

41. The Feudalist Society

Want to roll back the clock to the days where lords n ladies did toad schlock for the kings and princesses crowd.