If you think the left has been unhinged for the last few years, just wait till you see what they do over the next 45 days.
They are threatening to bring the government to a grinding halt. They are threatening to riot and burn the place to the ground.
Wow, that would be.....so last week.
What they don't seem to understand is that every time they push further and further left... people drop off their bandwagon. There IS a point to which people can no longer stand to follow.
When rioters destroy those small businesses up and down main street in these Democrat cities - The owners immediately become Republicans. When rioters blockade a highway and people become late to work - The drivers are very likely to either not vote, or become Republican. When rioters destroy and vandalize property / cars / assault people - The assaulted immediately become Republican. When rioters harass people in stores and throw slurs at them - The harassed immediately become Republican. When liberal Governors and Mayors shut down their cities well after it makes any sense to do so, and people lose their jobs - Those people immediately become Republican.
Every time Democrats / liberals push further and further, and start to go in the direction of unrest... they produce more Republicans as a result. They LOSE support... they don't gain it. I don't know how Democrats do not understand this, but they simply just don't get it...
Every time Democrats / liberals push further and further, and start to go in the direction of unrest... they produce more Republicans as a result. They LOSE support... they don't gain it. I don't know how Democrats do not understand this, but they simply just don't get it...
This has been happening for a long time now, but something that I have begun to notice happening with increasing frequency is Leftists "overplaying their hand".
They somehow believe that their numbers are stronger than they really are, (all "liberals, including "very liberal" are 24% of the U.S. population while conservatives are nearly double that %).
They somehow believe that their ideology and positions are more popular than they actually are.....
....and they just don't seem to know when to fold a losing hand. (i.e. riots and "protests" that have gone on and on and eroded any modicum of support they might have had originally.)
On the "up side" the astonishing surge in guns sales as a direct result of all the rioting and insurrection attempts has effectively killed, (pun intended), the gun control / "gun grabber" movement for now and likely well into the foreseeable future..
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"Ginsburg was confirmed 96-3 by a Democratic-majority Senate on August 3, 1993 -- 42 days after President Clinton nominated her to the seat previously held by Justice Byron White, a Kennedy appointee."
Turns out RBG was nominated right before a Presidential election.
"Ginsburg was confirmed 96-3 by a Democratic-majority Senate on August 3, 1993 -- 42 days after President Clinton nominated her to the seat previously held by Justice Byron White, a Kennedy appointee."
Turns out RBG was nominated right before a Presidential election.
Chief Justice John Roberts was nominated and confirmed in 31 DAYS
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was nominated and confirmed in 34 DAYS
Justice John Paul Stevens was nominated and confirmed in 19 DAYS
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I don't believe they have any legal recourse. That is why there are rumblings of everything from more civil unrest to just flat refusing to cooperate, a "strike", if you will.
What concerns me most is the few Republicans who could throw the vote. That is the fly in the ointment. They might very well just lose their seats, no matter what they do; and that would not be a good thing.
I cannot see the party standing strongly behind the likes of Romney, Collins and Murkowski; but that is the only way this is going to get done. They have to be made to believe that confirming is the only way they will survive.
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I don't believe they have any legal recourse. That is why there are rumblings of everything from more civil unrest to just flat refusing to cooperate, a "strike", if you will.
What concerns me most is the few Republicans who could throw the vote. That is the fly in the ointment. They might very well just lose their seats, no matter what they do; and that would not be a good thing.
I cannot see the party standing strongly behind the likes of Romney, Collins and Murkowski; but that is the only way this is going to get done. They have to be made to believe that confirming is the only way they will survive.
They truly do have a lot to think about, in the end I only see it working out in favor of the dems. That is the dilemma. It needs to be done, especially when you consider joe winning the election. The Republicans do not have a choice in the matter other than how to do it with the least damage.
It looks like a handful of Republican senators might throw a monkey wrench in the works, refusing to confirm until after the new year. This tactic is driven by their misguided, self absorbed desire to pander to a left leaning demographic that holds sway in their state.
This presents Republican voters in certain states with the odious prospect of re-electing a rogue RINO with the fading hope of maintaining a Republican majority in the senate and preserving a conservative court.
The devious, short sighted plot may very well backfire and I expect we might lose the senate as a result.
In the first sentence of Hamlet’s most famous soliloquy, he pondered two choices. The latter is the wiser. We need to get this thing done without delay!
Even if Trump gets re-elected, if we lose the senate, absolutely NOTHING will get done over the next four years.
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Even if Trump gets re-elected, if we lose the senate, absolutely NOTHING will get done over the next four years.
Do you think they scare Trump with threats of another bogus impeachment? If you answered "no", then think again. Trump is going to win the election, but Congress is VERY MUCH in the air. They ABSOLUTELY WILL impeach Trump again, but if the Republicans loose the Senate, the impeachment will effectively null and void the election. The Republicans need to focus on Congressional seats, even more than a Trump reelection. All the Republicans need to do for Trump is close or monitor his social media accounts and he is automatically the next President. Trump is without a doubt his own worst enemy.
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Do you think they scare Trump with threats of another bogus impeachment?
Do you honestly believe he was "scared" of the first one?
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....but Congress is VERY MUCH in the air. .
You should know by now not to believe what the Leftist media tells you.
Moreover, you also shouldn't take campaign donation pleas of "Holding the Senate is in Danger!!" so seriously.
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All the Republicans need to do for Trump is close or monitor his social media accounts and he is automatically the next President. Trump is without a doubt his own worst enemy.
NOPE.
The President has effectively used social media to bypass a hostile and dishonest media for 4 years to get HIS message out.
He has also used social media to troll the media and make them knee-jerk react like they always do, (they can't help themselves), and then later look like the fools they are and he's done it like a "Jedi Master" in my opinion.
What makes all of it even better is that the moronic media never learns and like the Wiley Coyote cartoon character they keep getting hit with the anvil over and over again.
Does President Trump sound "presidential" with many of his "tweets"?
No he doesn't, but he wasn't elected to be "presidential".
He was elected largely because he isn't a career politician and he isn't another Washington swamp creature.
Between words vs deeds I'll judge him on what he gets done.
Moreover, you also shouldn't take campaign donation pleas of "Holding the Senate is in Danger!!" so seriously.
I believe we could lose the senate. In part, because of the reasons I posted above. If I lived in Alaska or Maine, I would have a real hard time marking that ballot. I would be wearing a mask, just from the stench. I would have to go home, take a long shower, then even though I am not Catholic, I would find a priest, maybe an exorcist.
McSally's prospects do not look good. I have donated several times already and will most likely do so again in the next day or two.
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I believe we could lose the senate. In part, because of the reasons I posted above. If I lived in Alaska or Maine, I would have a real hard time marking that ballot. I would be wearing a mask, just from the stench. I would have to go home, take a long shower, then even though I am not Catholic, I would find a priest, maybe an exorcist.
THAT is the difference between conservatives and Leftists.
They don't hold their noses, they smell no stench and they seek no absolution.
There is ONLY and ALWAYS THE REVOLUTION.
They will do and say whatever they believe will further that revolution.
When they say "By any means necessary" believe them.
The Mao inspired Leftist agitators gathered for a little party outside Lindsey Graham's house last night. All tea and crumpets (and an incessant cacophony), so far. I sincerely hope they do not let this continue tonight. We shall see. I will reserve further comment on this little uprising/tantrum until after I see what happens over the next day or two.
The Mao inspired Leftist agitators gathered for a little party outside Lindsey Graham's house last night. All tea and crumpets (and an incessant cacophony), so far. I sincerely hope they do not let this continue tonight. We shall see. I will reserve further comment on this little uprising/tantrum until after I see what happens over the next day or two.
Senator McConnell received the same "treatment" at his residence in Kentucky.
I don't know what they think they are accomplishing with this crap but it is not going to end well.
I see a lot of "posturing" from both sides of the aisle. The fact is, if the roles were reversed, the Dems would be demanding a nomination and confirmation if they thought it would tilt the court toward their ideology just as the Republicans are doing. Both sides want a SCOTUS that has views similar to their own.
I am personally happy to see a replacement to Justice Ginsburg. I am sympathetic to her family's loss. But, I believe she should have resigned two years ago when it was obvious she wasn't able to pull her own weight on the court. Some will not agree and that's OK.
What I am sure of is President Trump's base wants the position filled and his "haters" don't, they are fully aware he won't nominate a "Liberal". I can't predict how the electorate will go as it applies to voting. Both sides want to control the Senate and such a nomination might taint the voters views in other elections. I personally don't care if the new Justice is a woman, a minority or anything else, What I do care about is the integrity of the court and would hope for a "Constitutionalist". I also believe that if President Trump nominated someone who truly represented precisely what the Dems want, they would still ***** about it because President Trump did it.
The Founding Fathers wrote one of the most perfect documents in human history but, they did include the ability to change it. Changing it takes a 2/3rds majority and that is a good thing. But, if the populace desires something to be changed it can be done. No single component of the three should have the power to drive the bus.
The division in the country is wide and increasing, this may not end well.
I see a lot of "posturing" from both sides of the aisle. The fact is, if the roles were reversed, the Dems would be demanding a nomination and confirmation if they thought it would tilt the court toward their ideology just as the Republicans are doing. Both sides want a SCOTUS that has views similar to their own.
I am personally happy to see a replacement to Justice Ginsburg. I am sympathetic to her family's loss. But, I believe she should have resigned two years ago when it was obvious she wasn't able to pull her own weight on the court. Some will not agree and that's OK.
What I am sure of is President Trump's base wants the position filled and his "haters" don't, they are fully aware he won't nominate a "Liberal". I can't predict how the electorate will go as it applies to voting. Both sides want to control the Senate and such a nomination might taint the voters views in other elections. I personally don't care if the new Justice is a woman, a minority or anything else, What I do care about is the integrity of the court and would hope for a "Constitutionalist". I also believe that if President Trump nominated someone who truly represented precisely what the Dems want, they would still ***** about it because President Trump did it.
The Founding Fathers wrote one of the most perfect documents in human history but, they did include the ability to change it. Changing it takes a 2/3rds majority and that is a good thing. But, if the populace desires something to be changed it can be done. No single component of the three should have the power to drive the bus.
The division in the country is wide and increasing, this may not end well.
Rams
If the Dems controlled the White House and the Senate they would have already replaced Ginsburg before the seat got cold.
But they don't and they can't.
In the past the Dems have always tried to appeal to Republican's sense of "fairness" or "decency" or "equity" when they don't hold the power to do as they please, and far too many times in the past Republicans fell for it.
Justice Kavanaugh's confirmation changed all of that. Hopefully forever.
As for "politicizing" the Supreme Court, back in 1993 Slick Willy Clinton nominated Ginsburg specifically to politicize the court and Ginsburg did exactly that.
Clinton also appointed Justice Breyer who is still on the court and is only 5 years younger than Ginsburg, at 82 years old.
(He could also easily be gone during a Trump 2nd term.)
Obama went on to add Justices Kagan and Sotomayor for exactly the same reason to further politicize the court and they did precisely that as well.
Since Clinton's nomination of Ginsburg in 1993, EVERY TIME a Dem president has nominated a justice to the court the FIRST and FOREMOST consideration has been their politics and not their judicial acumen.
Conversely, conservatives just want justices that follow the Constitution and don't try to legislate from the bench.
If the Dems controlled the White House and the Senate they would have already replaced Ginsburg before the seat got cold.
But they don't and they can't.
In the past the Dems have always tried to appeal to Republican's sense of "fairness" or "decency" or "equity" when they don't hold the power to do as they please, and far too many times in the past Republicans fell for it.
Justice Kavanaugh's confirmation changed all of that. Hopefully forever.
As for "politicizing" the Supreme Court, back in 1993 Slick Willy Clinton nominated Ginsburg specifically to politicize the court and Ginsburg did exactly that.
Clinton also appointed Justice Breyer who is still on the court and is only 5 years younger than Ginsburg, at 82 years old.
(He could also easily be gone during a Trump 2nd term.)
Obama went on to add Justices Kagan and Sotomayor for exactly the same reason to further politicize the court and they did precisely that as well.
Since Clinton's nomination of Ginsburg in 1993, EVERY TIME a Dem president has nominated a justice to the court the FIRST and FOREMOST consideration has been their politics and not their judicial acumen.
Conversely, conservatives just want justices that follow the Constitution and don't try to legislate from the bench.
You're either waiting for cloud-daddy to guarantee you some pain-free reward or you're just purposely fugging'-up your chances! Look around you...what do you see? Exactly.
Listen...i don't get no joy out'a knowing we aint sh!t ...
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The Mao inspired Leftist agitators gathered for a little party outside Lindsey Graham's house last night. All tea and crumpets (and an incessant cacophony), so far. I sincerely hope they do not let this continue tonight. We shall see. I will reserve further comment on this little uprising/tantrum until after I see what happens over the next day or two.
Well, I haven't read of any more shenanigans like this. That is good. Let's keep it that way.
According the the "news" this morning, most Democrats are finally starting to realize and admit there is nothing they can do to stop President Trump from nominating a successor nor can they stop the Senate from holding hearings.
This nomination may swing independent or undecided voters in the upcoming election but, there is nothing that can stop the process. The good thing for Conservatives and not so good for Liberals is, this will effect SCOTUS and all of us for several decades. This, is something I view as a good thing.
According the the "news" this morning, most Democrats are finally starting to realize and admit there is nothing they can do to stop President Trump from nominating a successor nor can they stop the Senate from holding hearings.
This nomination may swing independent or undecided voters in the upcoming election but, there is nothing that can stop the process. The good thing for Conservatives and not so good for Liberals is, this will effect SCOTUS and all of us for several decades. This, is something I view as a good thing.
Rams
Trump has not put a strong conservative on the Court yet. I see his picks as leaning more liberal than conservative. I see no reason at all for democrats to be upset.
According the the "news" this morning, most Democrats are finally starting to realize and admit there is nothing they can do to stop President Trump from nominating a successor nor can they stop the Senate from holding hearings.
This nomination may swing independent or undecided voters in the upcoming election but, there is nothing that can stop the process. The good thing for Conservatives and not so good for Liberals is, this will effect SCOTUS and all of us for several decades. This, is something I view as a good thing.
Rams
This nomination is potentially not a "one more and done" issue for the President.
As I mentioned before, Clinton nominee, Justice Steven Breyer is 82 years old. He's the oldest member of the court now and could easily retire or die during a 2nd Trump term.
The Leftist's heads will really explode if they face the prospect of just 2 leftist activist judges remaining on the bench.
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[/b] This nomination is potentially [b]not a "one more and done" issue for the President.
As I mentioned before, Clinton nominee, Justice Steven Breyer is 82 years old. He's the oldest member of the court now and could easily retire or die during a 2nd Trump term.
The Leftist's heads will really explode if they face the prospect of just 2 leftist activist judges remaining on the bench.
This assumes two things.
First that President Trump wins a second term and secondly, that the Dems don't take control of the Senate. I'll do alI can to make that happen.
Rams
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One thing that seems to change things up is extremes. Big swings are inevitable. Is this election an extreme year?
Considering the extremist plans for this country already freely expressed by the Marxist Left, which appears to have taken effective control of the Dem party, I'd say the answer to your question is obvious.
It just occurred to me that those are not only the words to a song from "The Wizard of Oz", but also names of Hostess snack cake products. Does that make Chuck Schumer a Twinkie?
After Kevin McCarthy threatened to call a vote to remove Pelosi as speaker, she decided that it would not be wise to pursue another impeachment. The flying monkeys are fed up with her crap.
, for showing us power grab is ok.
