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Obama to nominate Elena Kagan to the SCOTUS

Started by Locutus, May 09, 2010, 10:44:52 PM

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Locutus

May 09, 2010, 10:44:52 PM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36967616/ns/politics-supreme_court/

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will nominate U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan to serve as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, NBC News' Pete Williams reported late Sunday night.

Kagan, 50, served as the Dean of Harvard Law School from 2003 to 2009. Obama nominated her to serve in her current post as solicitor general early in 2009, and she won Senate confirmation by a vote of 61-31. She is the first woman to serve as solicitor general of the United States.

She was widely viewed as a front-runner when Obama was considering candidates for a Supreme Court opening last year, but the president ultimately chose Sonia Sotomayor for the job.
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Locutus

#1
May 09, 2010, 10:46:42 PM
 I think this is an EXCELLENT choice.  As Solicitor General, she's already familiar with all of the justices, and from what I read, has a good relationship with all of them.  I think she will work well with them if confirmed.   :clap:
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

kimmi

#2
May 10, 2010, 07:23:17 AM
I haven't paid attention to the news this weekend, so I know very little about what is going on.  All I know is when my Yahoo popped up and the picture of this woman was on it, I thought it was a man in drag.  Seriously, I really questioned it.  :biggrin:
Take time to smell the roses.

Sandy Eggo

#3
May 10, 2010, 09:20:16 AM
I agree, Locutus :yes:

Kimmi, :nocomment:
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Locutus

#4
May 10, 2010, 09:31:26 AM
Quote from: kimmi on May 10, 2010, 07:23:17 AM
I haven't paid attention to the news this weekend, so I know very little about what is going on.  All I know is when my Yahoo popped up and the picture of this woman was on it, I thought it was a man in drag.  Seriously, I really questioned it.  :biggrin:

LOL!  You're not the only one who drew that same conclusion.  Although she's never admitted it, there are rumors in certain circles that she's a lesbian and certain gay rights groups are hailing this nomination as "the first gay person" to be nominated for the Supreme Court.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

The Troll

#5
May 10, 2010, 10:00:04 AM
Quote from: kimmi on May 10, 2010, 07:23:17 AM
I haven't paid attention to the news this weekend, so I know very little about what is going on.  All I know is when my Yahoo popped up and the picture of this woman was on it, I thought it was a man in drag.  Seriously, I really questioned it.  :biggrin:

  Who in hell care what she looks like.  She most likely better than 5 of the 9 that is there now.

  Maybe it's time for more women to be on the Supreme Court.  The men on it now are sure a bunch of dumbasses.

  Give the presidency to George W..  Letting the state, towns and cities to take you property through imminent domain and giving or selling it to corporations so they can make more tax money.

   And the most stupid decision to give a corporation the same standing as a human being.  So they can buy the next election, by buying the candidates.

  We have a pretty little millionaire Barby Doll running for Senate in Nevada who thinks you can get medical service from your doctor by giving him chickens. 

Chickens not  :turk:

Palehorse

#6
May 10, 2010, 10:25:53 AM
Let's just hope the confirmation hearings don't rip her to shreds and make mountains out of molehills in order to get back at the POTUS. . .

She certainly appears to have the pedigree, ability, and willingness to do the job that needs doing surrounding the SCOTUS, not the least  of which (As Troll alludes to) is returning the value and power of the citizen's vote to the people and taking it back from corporate Amerika.  :yes:

Her sexual orientation is of no concern to me, as long as it fulfills her life. That is her business and hers alone. If the confirmation hearings attempt to invade that arena I hope she has the skills and ability to navigate that mine field. It appears that she indeed does.  :yes:
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me

#7
May 10, 2010, 11:45:01 AM
Quote from: Palehorse on May 10, 2010, 10:25:53 AM
Let's just hope the confirmation hearings don't rip her to shreds and make mountains out of molehills in order to get back at the POTUS. . .

She certainly appears to have the pedigree, ability, and willingness to do the job that needs doing surrounding the SCOTUS, not the least  of which (As Troll alludes to) is returning the value and power of the citizen's vote to the people and taking it back from corporate Amerika.  :yes:

Her sexual orientation is of no concern to me, as long as it fulfills her life. That is her business and hers alone. If the confirmation hearings attempt to invade that arena I hope she has the skills and ability to navigate that mine field. It appears that she indeed does.  :yes:
You mean like the Dems did to Bush?   :rolleyes:
Trump 2020

Palehorse

#8
May 10, 2010, 11:49:52 AM
Quote from: me on May 10, 2010, 11:45:01 AM
You mean like the Dems did to Bush?   :rolleyes:

See!  :rolleyes:
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Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

me

#9
May 10, 2010, 11:52:21 AM
Quote from: Palehorse on May 10, 2010, 11:49:52 AM
See!  :rolleyes:
Didn't say it was a good thing or that if they did it would excuse it just a comment was all.
Trump 2020

Sandy Eggo

#10
May 10, 2010, 12:36:11 PM
I'm very ecited about the possibility of having 3 intelligent women on the Supreme court. :thumbsup:

If she is gay, that's neither here nor there, but I'm encouraged by the diversity which is more representative of our country.
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"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

The Troll

#11
May 10, 2010, 02:07:57 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on May 10, 2010, 11:49:52 AM
See!  :rolleyes:

  What in hell are you crying about.  One of the most brilliant minds in the world, George W. was given his choice, of Roberts, one of the biggest predatory capitalist loveing asshole he could find.  That alone should make you happy.

  Just think you are one of the wonderful people who voted for good old George twice not once but twice and with that and the crooked Republicans got us in the shape we are in now.   :flap: :flap:  :flap:  :genius:

Palehorse

#12
May 10, 2010, 04:59:49 PM
Quote from: The Troll on May 10, 2010, 02:07:57 PM
 

  What in hell are you crying about.  One of the most brilliant minds in the world, George W. was given his choice, of Roberts, one of the biggest predatory capitalist loveing asshole he could find.  That alone should make you happy.

  Just think you are one of the wonderful people who voted for good old George twice not once but twice and with that and the crooked Republicans got us in the shape we are in now.   :flap: :flap:  :flap:  :genius:

Put the pipe down and step away from the keyboard. I'm not the one doing the crying. . .
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That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

kimmi

#13
May 10, 2010, 05:08:58 PM
Oh I don't care what her sexual orientation is.  It was just the picture Yahoo used this morning really caught me off guard.  I was having trouble comprehending that what I was seeing and what I was reading really was the same article.  :biggrin:

Take time to smell the roses.

The Troll

#14
May 10, 2010, 06:43:38 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on May 10, 2010, 04:59:49 PM
Put the pipe down and step away from the keyboard. I'm not the one doing the crying. . .

  Sorry Palehorse.  I hit the wrong quote.  I was meant for "ME"  She alway crying how we mistreated poor old dumbass George W. 

  The Democrats have never stooped to the utter hate and  vile lying the way have the Republican have.  I truly hate the Republican Party and it's leaders.  The Republican Party works just like a septic tank in reverse.  The shit rises to the top and stay there and stops up ever thing.

The Troll :trustme:  :salute:
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