The New Supreme Court Justice
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He would make a perfect lawyer for the GOP now that Rudy and Sydney aren't really allowed to practice anymore.Now, that IS funny
Affirmative action for the skilled positions is wrong and often downright dangerous. We saw that when Obama appointed the "wise Latina" who completely embarrassed herself in the mandates case just a couple of weeks ago when she couldn't even grasp simplest data. By announcing the race as being the most important qualification, Biden is telling America that judicial excellence is a secondary consideration for the one of the most important position in the Republic. Good luck selling the expansion of the Court after this kind of decision.
It's funny, but if Avenatti is going to run for the President as the CNN suggested, he must show his willingness to be an equal opportunity sleazoid lawyer.Now, that IS funny
I thought he was convicted last year for fraud or something....so unfortunately he will not be a part of the theatre in 2024
And facing more charges. I'm joking, of course. On the other hand Joe's the President.... so anything is possible.
What I said, JC. There are likely to be any number of talented Black, female jurists in the US. Being a judge is more about insight and judgment than technical skill.
And what about the GOP appointees?..... Kavanaugh is basically the judicial house-pet of the GOP and has dick-all independence of thought. Amy Coney-Barrett is an extremist Catholic and was picked for her anti abortion views. Are you telling me that THOSE people are the "best and brightest"?!
Racism is alive and well. Sad. And by the way Joe never said such a thing.
Abortion
Barrett opposes abortion.[210][211] In 2006, she signed an advertisement placed by St. Joseph County Right to Life, an anti-abortion group, in a South Bend, Indiana newspaper. The ad read: "We, the following citizens of Michiana, oppose abortion on demand and defend the right to life from fertilization to natural death. Please continue to pray to end abortion." An unsigned, second page of the advertisement read, "It's time to put an end to the barbaric legacy of Roe v. Wade and restore laws that protect the lives of unborn children."[212][213][214] In 2013, Barrett signed another ad against Roe v. Wade that appeared in Notre Dame's student newspaper and described the decision as having "killed 55 million unborn children". The same year, she spoke at two anti-abortion events at the university.[215]
Personal life
Barrett is a practicing Catholic.[221] Since birth, she has been a member of the Christian parachurch community People of Praise,[222] an ecumenical covenant community founded in South Bend. Associated with the Catholic charismatic renewal movement but not formally affiliated with the Catholic Church,[223][224][225] about 90% of its approximately 1,700 members are Catholic.[223][225] In People of Praise, Barrett has served as a laypastoral women's leader in a position once termed "handmaiden", but now termed "women leader".
Amy Coney Barrett - Wikipedia
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Right, demanding fairness and excellence is now racism. Wow!
It's funny how the right only call for fairness when they are the ones who might not benefit on something. So, are you going to claim that who ever Biden appoints is going to be unqualified? Is it because they are a woman or because they are black? I mean, the argument can definitely be made that there were significantly better qualified judges that could have been appointed instead of Kavanaugh or ACB.
The issue here has been the longstanding method of ignoring those in the legal profession and their merits. How many exceptional black lawyers and judges were overlooked for a seat on this court because of the colour of their skin. Or because they were female. Basically it's been exclusively for WASP judges. It's not that they didn't choose POC, they just downright ignored them. Thurgood Marshall is an outlier.
And I will agree with you, looking at the percentages of minorities in the ranks of justices is silly. But so is the whole argument that appointing a black female judge means she isn't without merit. We don't know who she is, but it will likely be someone with a long history of exceptional service. And when it is announced, I'd be interested to see how she stacks up to ACB or Kavanugh. I mean, did you get uppity over Kavanaugh, a mediocre judge at best?
A little blast from the past. Try not laugh too hard.
Why not ask the American people how they feel about racist policies like the affirmative action? Let's use the college admissions.
www.pewresearch.org
Most Americans say colleges should not consider race or ethnicity in admissions
Just 7% of Americans say race should be a major factor in college admissions, while 19% say it should be a minor factor.
www.pewresearch.org
Anyone who will be appointed, brilliant may she be, will always be diminished by the race and gender prerequisites. There's no other way to look at it- just ask Kamala. I guess the dream of MLK is truly and finally dead... among the Democrats. Which makes perfect sense.
That's a great way to think of all the white only appointments by the GOP.
The SCOTUS should reflect the diversity of the life experiences of the people affected by their rulings. To suggest that any point in time any Justice nominated is the very best in the country is absurd. Their are always political considerations. The fact is that all of the appointees of the now former only twice impeached POTUS in history were selected by the Federalist Society. It is also a fact that Amy Coney Barret was chosen because she was a woman. Whoever Joe picks will be highly qualified and you will see a rating or recommendation of the ABA and other legal groups unlike the previous 4 years.
