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Mad_Machine76

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7. I'm guessing

Reply to JohnSJ (Reply #6)

Sun Jun 13, 2021, 02:49 PM

Jun 2021

because she is bigger-than-life political figure. But it seems sort of weird since she's not a Senator. But I agree with her. I hope Breyer doesn't try to wait out the clock until he just feels like retiring. A 6-3 Right-Wing SCOTUS is bad. I would not want to see a 7-2 one. And sadly, if we cannot hold on to the Senate, Republicans are not going to allow a replacement to be confirmed.

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AOC says she is 'inclined to say yes' as to whether Justice Breyer should retire [View all] Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2021 OP

Thomas should retire first. LiberalFighter Jun 2021 #1

You're not wrong. Not going to happen with Biden in office, but, yes. Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2021 #2

Put pressure on him by going after his wife. LiberalFighter Jun 2021 #3

Exactly. His was involved in Jan 6th. Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #19

Thomas, Bryer and Alito should all retire. joshcryer Jun 2021 #4

There is no question that he should retire. Have we learned nothing? Scrivener7 Jun 2021 #5

It isn't up to Rep Ocasio-Cortez, it is up to him. I don't understand why so many in political JohnSJ Jun 2021 #6

I'm guessing Mad_Machine76 Jun 2021 #7

A political office holder publicly saying that might actually have the opposite effect JohnSJ Jun 2021 #8

Maybe Mad_Machine76 Jun 2021 #12

Of course, but as you said we can't go back and change things. I think it is far more JohnSJ Jun 2021 #14

Why shouldn't she express her opinion? nt. Mariana Jun 2021 #11

I didn't say she or any other political figure shouldn't. I just don't think that is going to JohnSJ Jun 2021 #17

She's just stating an opinion, just like us. nt Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #20

yup. I just think any person in Congress voicing what a SC justice should or should not do, is JohnSJ Jun 2021 #21

He's too much of a naive idealist to retire. maxsolomon Jun 2021 #9

And what makes anyone think Mr.Bill Jun 2021 #10

I hope to hell not Mad_Machine76 Jun 2021 #13

On that I don't think there will be a problem. Manchin was pretty much on board for all JohnSJ Jun 2021 #18

The problem is we can't count on Manchin or Senema to support a replacement. ShazamIam Jun 2021 #15

Do you see it getting better in the next couple years? Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2021 #22

My fear is that it is already too late to fix us. My heart is hopeful of course and I will work for ShazamIam Jun 2021 #25

that decision is Breyer's alone iemanja Jun 2021 #16

Of course. "Pressure" can be put on, though. Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2021 #23

Then why not pressure Thomas iemanja Jun 2021 #24

Are you serious? Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2021 #26