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JohnSJ

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8. A political office holder publicly saying that might actually have the opposite effect

Reply to Mad_Machine76 (Reply #7)

Sun Jun 13, 2021, 02:53 PM

Jun 2021

I wish some self-identfied progressives realized the SC was at stake in 2016, when they refused to vote for the Democratic nominee in the general election by either not voting or voting third party

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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