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by Cruiser on July 14th, 2009
Most ordinary folks have no clue about the demands set upon a sitting Supreme Court judge plus giving people a vote we risk winding up with Simon, Paula, Randy deciding who gets to be set free. :D
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 14th, 2009
I think we should. A panel of citizens chosen by public lottery, similar to jury duty but without the attorneys being able to pick and choose the jurors, who would choose the candidates that will run for any available seat, thereby alleviating any risk of interference by corporate and private interest groups. Of course, there WOULD have to be a moderator of some kind to inform members of the panel of each candidate's experience and personal data.
by JimmyG on July 14th, 2009
Because that would lead to campaigns, which would lead to promises, which would end even the pretense of impartiality.
by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on July 14th, 2009
A large majority of people are not qualified to examine judicial rulings and the associated arguments to help determine fitness for the job. Thus we leave it to our elected representatives to "advise and consent" on the nomination, no matter how partisan-ly they may do this job.
Could you imagine the campaigns should people be allowed to "run" for Supreme Court Associate Justice? The mind fairly reels! lol
by KelJo85 on July 14th, 2009
That's a very good point! We vote on everything else!
by budaman on July 14th, 2009
Most of us have no idea what should be the qualities of a Supreme Court judge.
In fact, most people don't understand that the Supreme Court doesn't make or decide law but rather interpret and apply the existing law to the cases they hear.
by Dmitri on July 14th, 2009
We actually did vote for Sotomayor and her kind. Obama is a left wing "judicial activist" kind of politician, as is Madame Soña Sotomayor. She answers questions much like Barack Obama did himself. He spun things his way, with but a touch of lofty politicized piety and charisma. Just as she has done, is doing and will continue to do so.
by caitslate on July 14th, 2009
I think there's something about the system of balance and checking. We vote for the people who control that... I guess that's what it means.
by FairLady on July 21st, 2009
Very smart question. I agree with you. Applauses. I guess it's been like this historically. The American Constitution must be changed some day.
Who appointed the U.S district judge, Barclay Surrick, to court?
by Answerbag Staff on June 9th, 2010
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Odd. Congress has plenty of time now to focus on the Solyndra scandal...but no time at all to focus on a jobs bill. Partisan politics?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 3rd, 2011
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Who elects the surgeon general?
by Answerbag Staff on May 23rd, 2010
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Who is the chief of naval operations?
by Answerbag Staff on May 22nd, 2010
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How many "dependents" do you have?
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You forgot Kara! lol
by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on July 14th, 2009
She could be the guest judge of course! LOL!
by Cruiser on July 14th, 2009
It would force them to learn and it would save money by making confirmation hearings obsolete. Plus, it would be a lot more fair than it is now.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 14th, 2009
Rufus, general elections cost hundreds of millions of dollars not to mention the money that would be spent on subsequent campaigns. The current method ain't broke...works very well IMO.
by Cruiser on July 14th, 2009
A lottery selected group or panel with a moderator could choose Supreme Court candidates and would cost very little to fund. It would definitely cost less than a Senate confirmation hearing. Setting it up that way would also prevent any interference by corporate and special interest groups. And, the system isn't working well, otherwise the Republicans in the Senate would all just shut the hell up about Sotomayor's nomination. Your's isn't the only valid opinion out there, Cruiser.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 14th, 2009
Yes it is Rufus Sarah Palin said so! :D
by Cruiser on July 14th, 2009
Find your happy place, Cruiser. Breathe deeply and slowly. No, the evil liberal demons aren't real, they're just a side effect of going off your meds, son, the guys in the white coats want to be your friends. Nothing can hurt you in your padded room. <grin>
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 14th, 2009
If you were really concerned about me Rufus you would help me keep my private health care...Democratic health care reform would surely eliminate my expensive meds and this comfy padded room and I would have to trade it in for a park bench in front of your home. :D
by Cruiser on July 14th, 2009
If you want to keep on over-paying for your overly-expensive private health care insurance and getting continually sexually reamed by your insurance carrier who, by the way, would just love to keep on raising your rates and denying your claims, then by all means go right ahead, but don't deny the rest of us a chance at having ANY kind of health insurance at all and saving money in the long run. It comes off as elitist and insensitive.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 15th, 2009
Rufus, I am terribly sorry if I come off as elitist and insensitive and since you don't know me, I could understand how you might feel that way. I work very hard and have my whole life and I am entitled to the choices available to me in a free market society. I didn't work this hard to be robbed blind by a bloated government and force fed a Nationalized health care program that will force me to endure substandard medical care that ultimately will cost me more in higher taxes and and out of pocket expenses just to pay for the quality of medical care I now enjoy. It will be a freakin train wreck...just ask any Canadian how wonderful it is to wait 4 hours to see a nurse and be denied essential services because you aren't sick enough to get in line behind the other 100's of people who are on the waiting list ahead of you. So you Rufus are the elitist who has the nerve and audacity to to even suggest to me how I should spend my money and live my life in the land of the free and brave.
by Cruiser on July 15th, 2009
A typically-bent conservative viewpoint, based not in fact, but in fear and hogwash. Just because you believe the idiotic psycho-babble-bullshit being spewed by the fanatical right doesn't mean the rest of us won't willing move into the twenty-first century. I also work very hard and even though I do, my income does not afford me the ability to pay for your idea of comprehensive health care. Until it is available for all, it is beneficial to none. But, how wonderful it must be for you to have all the answers. It must be very fulfilling to think yourself more intelligent than any of your uninsured peers. Like I said before, you have a right to your over-priced private health insurance. I did not suggest how you achieve your health insurance, I merely parroted back your own words, so if you're going to call someone elitist, be sure you have all of your facts straight. Just so you don't miss my intent, I said you don't know what the hell you're talking about. Have a nice day.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 15th, 2009
Rufus even I cannot take pity on your brainwashed socialist points of view. I pay for 10 employees health care here and it's good solid health care we get. Sure it costs money but we get what we pay for and it is worth every penny compared to the nightmare that awaits you. For your sake I hope you stay healthy...and btw, enjoy the free ride!
by Cruiser on July 15th, 2009
Socialist, you say? What a totally 'Let 'em eat cake' thing to say. I'm not asking for your pity, I'm asking to spare us your ignorant conservative bullshit. Sadly, I'm not healthy now, thanks to the fact that my employer is unable to offer an affordable health insurance plan and I cannot afford it on my own. Enjoy living like a healthy king, while the rest of us have no recourse, elitist.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 15th, 2009
Cruiser he thinks the working people should pay for his benefits and that is really Communism, it's weird communist don't even know what they are any more.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 17th, 2009
They're called sheeple Wraith and love to be herded it seems.
It takes courage, fortitude and hard work to succeed...something that is not impossible to do...hell even I can do it and there is certainly nothing elitist about that.
Rufus, time to man up and take that first step in abandoning the loser woe is me I'm helpless attitude and finally recognize there *are* other options currently available to you and that yes you do have recourse. Time for "Change" Rufus...you can do it, yes you can! Take responsibility for your own life and benefits so others don't have to.
by Cruiser on July 17th, 2009
What Wraith says would never qualify as any kind of truth, he is blinded by overt and near-catatonic fanaticism. The only real losers are the ones who cling to outmoded beliefs, altered mental states and fear-mongering, such as yourself. Talk about being sheeple, folks like you and he are scared to try something new that would benefit all instead of just the narrow-mindedness that you continually propagate, lest your lamb kibble dry up and your antiquated and dilapidated idea of democracy cave in. Sad, truly sad... still I do appreciate you and Wraith trying to make me laugh. So, that's worth something.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 18th, 2009
Rufus, I can see by your lack of any supporting facts on how me paying any more taxes than I already do to provide more free services for people such as yourselves who are to lazy to fend for themselves will somehow benefit *me*?? You already get 60% of everything I make!
If you really do think you are smarter than a 5th grader here Rufus, throw down some facts here to support your wild eye view of how a Socialist America will improve our lives or are you going to wait for someone to come along and do it for you??
Hint...Perhaps reviewing how incredibly poorly our Government spends our taxes they already rake in and manages their activities would a good place to start.
by Cruiser on July 18th, 2009
Your fact-free opinion fills a much needed gap.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 18th, 2009
Rufus, this has gone on for a couple of days now and your lack of short term memory is showing. There is only one fact behind anything I have said in this thread, opinions included. And that is you will not get any more of *my* hard earned money to pay for your ignorance and laziness or this current administrations circus parade of "change"...*Fact*!! :D LOL!!!
by Cruiser on July 18th, 2009
FACT: No one needs your measly fifty cents to improve the nation. You can keep it. Why don't you use it to buy a clue.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 18th, 2009
I am so happy to see you have finally come around Rufus. We may actually have a Junior Republican in our midst! Bwaa Ha Haaaa! LOL!
by Cruiser on July 18th, 2009
Seriously, I could never deflate my IQ low enough to get down to your level. Even if you could register your IQ in positive numbers, I'd still be far enough above you that you'd have to use binoculars to count the hairs on my a**. ROFLMAO!
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 18th, 2009
Very weak there Rufus doesn't even rate a yawn...<<throws him a carrot>>
by Cruiser on July 18th, 2009
Even if it were, it still wouldn't be one tenth as weak as your understanding of politics. I really would like to feel sorry for you, but I'd bet you already get too much sympathy from your immediate family. Just remember sunshine, you're just as gosh-darned special as the Olympics.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 18th, 2009
Careful there Rufus!! Politics is a dirty word!! I may have to wash your mouth out with soap if you say that word again!! LOL!!
by Cruiser on July 19th, 2009
You might try washing your posterior as well.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 19th, 2009
Rufus I did not know truth was being crazy oh wait you are liberal never mind.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 20th, 2009
That's okay Wraith, we understand that you THINK what you say is truth, but we also understand that your your parents were siblings, as well. So it really doesn't surprise the rest of us when you ramble on like an old car with a broken carburetor. It must be nice to be able to blame all of that ignorance on simple heredity. And thanks for calling me a liberal. I'm pleased and surprised that you were able to come up with such a nice compliment what with you being mentally retarded and all.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 20th, 2009
Dude when you lead with an attack you invalidate your self on the spot it's called being delusional.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 21st, 2009
Man I read the rest you truly are sick seek professional help. Ok and your likely a communist I hope that makes you feel better. What country are you from France?
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 21st, 2009
Whatever, nutjob. Like you of all people have any room to be telling people they're delusional. By the way, idiot, YOU led with the attack. Or doesn't your neolithical pinhead mind let you remember important stuff like that?
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 21st, 2009
Sure due Rufus I was not nuts I was right no big deal reel in you sense of being right by name calling it must be horrible to know nothing and think you know everything. Hey check out the solar cycle and the sun and you'll see how stupid Global Warming people are and how they feed your mind non-sense and you believed it and get back with me.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 21st, 2009
No I lead with what Communism is and that is a fact not an attack you really need more schooling.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 21st, 2009
And, once again, Wraith's delusion rears it's empty head.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 21st, 2009
Communism is communism deal get your medicine from you false Prophet Obama.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 21st, 2009
How fitting it was to see India tell Hilary to tell Obama to stuff his cap and trade bullshit. What a bonehead arrogant move that was to try and tell the #1 developing democratic country and one of our strongest allies in the middle east to not use cheap oil and coal like we have for the last 100 years. I wonder what BO will do for an encore to further embarrass the United States on the international stage.
by Cruiser on July 21st, 2009
How completely off topic. Even for you that's a stretch, Wraith. Let's all listen to India, since, thanks to conservative pandering, that's where all our jobs are ending up.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 21st, 2009
Err...no. India is getting these jobs Rufus one because even you wouldn't take that kind of job and two instead of letting a free market dictate what wage a worker should be paid and due to Democratic insistence that we continually raise the minimum wage, American companies are forced to outsource menial jobs just to make your internet and cell phone service slightly more affordable. Or would you prefer to pay more for it??
by Cruiser on July 21st, 2009
I didn't know raising taxes to the point where it was cheaper to use f-labor to make them was good for American Jobs Rufus.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 21st, 2009
As usual, Cruiser, you're off the mark and in a class of your own. however, remedial that class might be. And Wraith, who in the hell said anything about taxes? You really need to stop listening to all the other voices inside your head. Way to stay on topic, guys. If you dislike me, that's fine, because the feeling is most assuredly mutual. The main difference is that you dislike me because I actually use my brain for something other than storage of spoiled meat and I dislike people like yourselves simply because I detest ignorance in any human form. You'd both be much happier finding a victim that cares what you have to say and is stupid enough to agree with you. But, ignorance tends to run on it's own, often to it's own demise, so I'm sure you'll keep on making off-topic comments. Tenacity is only a virtue if it's used for something worthwhile.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 21st, 2009
I am sorry Rufus no voices in my head just the taxes raised by democrat's has driven innovation & jobs out of the country deal with your mental problems. Wow you think that since you can string together sentences that are insult you are smart and wise that is to funny. Ad Infinitum.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 21st, 2009
Rufus, it's time to accept the differences that exist between us. You obviously want what I have and I don't want what you have. You also have made it abundantly clear you enjoy being told what's best for you, what to do, when and how to do it. I worked very hard to be able to have control over my life and will forever be locked and loaded so blowhards like you can't take it away.
by Cruiser on July 21st, 2009
Whatever, Wraith, if you could ever be consistent in your fanatical line of BS, I might consider you a worthy debate partner, but you can't and never will. Neither of your opinions mean a thing in the final wash. And Cruiser, what you have is mostly a talent for spreading bullshit anyway. The distorted and almost non-existent values of ignorant Christian conservatives mean less and less every election. You can both drink my diarrhea.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 21st, 2009
Spoken like a true Liberal Democrat Rufus...your penchant for confusing facts as opinions I believe is what got you in the deluded trouble you are in today! Thanks to you though I have had to pay the tiny violin orchestra double overtime and they want to show you their thanks by buying you lunch!! ROFLMAO!!!
by Cruiser on July 21st, 2009
Ad infinitum.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 22nd, 2009
Spoken like a true lobotomy addict. I finally get it. You guys can't stand anyone who has differing ideas than your own. You feel an irrational need to harass and attack them. Your penchant for treating everyone as if they were gullible sheep, such as yourselves, is a result of all the massive indoctrination programs and Hitler youth rallies that you attended and of your endless dreams of the master race. For mental deficients like you two, it's all jackboots and high fives and 'liberal' labels (something akin to Hebrew stars). You guys are really Nazis, aren't you. That makes so very much sense now in light of all the verbal rubbish you spew. Well, I guess I should yield to your superior inbreeding. You're obviously much too smart for the rest of us. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I knew I couldn't say those nine words and still keep a straight face. Have fun turd-blossoms, you're f**king special. Ad nauseum.
by Rufus_T_Firefly on July 22nd, 2009
Wraith, I think he's on to us! ;) See you at the rally tonight bro!
by Cruiser on July 22nd, 2009
Crusier this guy is nothing but insults and a fine example of what the left produces I suppose I'll be at the TEA party.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on July 22nd, 2009