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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: After Primaries Over, Two Words We Must Never Forget, "Supreme Court" ..... #1 [View all]DanTex
(20,709 posts)46. Apparently, since a lot of people here have expressed the intention to abstain from the GE if
Hillary is the nominee. I wouldn't have imagined, but, yeah, in light of that, it is necessary.
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After Primaries Over, Two Words We Must Never Forget, "Supreme Court" ..... #1 [View all]
Stuart G
Oct 2015
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This is far more important than I can say.. I heard this on Thom Hartmann this week.
Stuart G
Oct 2015
#3
Every time you chant "Supreme Court" as if it were a magic incantation,
winter is coming
Oct 2015
#2
No, that is not it. Not endorsing any here. All of our candidates are better than any of theirs.
Stuart G
Oct 2015
#4
Yes. This is extremely important. The president can influence the direction of
Persondem
Oct 2015
#5
SCOTUS appointments happen with regularity, it's always part of the 'deal'
HereSince1628
Oct 2015
#22
Same here, it's as if we are told AGAIN that we only have one choice, when in fact
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#29
+1000. Clarence Thomas will live on as G.W.H. Bush's legacy long after he's gone.
Hortensis
Oct 2015
#9
Agree Biden totally failed to hold the line, to severe detriment of our nation.
Hortensis
Oct 2015
#21
That won't happen when Bernie Sanders is president. One of my reasons for supportiing him.
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#30
Then why is this constant 'listen up the SC!!' tactic needed? As you say, it isn't, is it? So when
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#43
Maybe if you named the democrats who are running and point out anyone who you think
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#31
"scare tactics to vote for the status quo candidate". Yep. I call it the "SCOTUS boogeyman". nt
antigop
Oct 2015
#39
Do you think it is necessary to 'warn' ANY Democrat over and over again about this?
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#32
Apparently, since a lot of people here have expressed the intention to abstain from the GE if
DanTex
Oct 2015
#46
True. But this time around, teaching the dictatorial big money Dems a lesson may be more important.
reformist2
Oct 2015
#15
How important are votes?..Does it make a difference in an emergency? Well Yes..
Stuart G
Oct 2015
#18
No, my real intent is NOT to elicit "Loyalty Oaths" Real intent is something else.
Stuart G
Oct 2015
#23
Well, I think it's time to start this, yes very important discussion from a different perspective.
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#36
"We the Peoples" candidate might not be the same as YOUR candidate. Just Sayin '
Lil Missy
Oct 2015
#51
Yes, I think you are correct, Also, I honestly believe if Bernie is the nominee, then
Stuart G
Oct 2015
#37