They are going to kill the filibuster no matter what so dems might as well die on their feet than beg on their knees get laughed at and then slapped around and then killed. I wouldn't even give him a hearing until after the midterms and let the chips fall where they may. If Rs kill the filibuster, they will totally own the consequences of that decision. Trump gets one justice in his first term, no more.
Are you good with the SC justices doctors? They are old, he could get more than 1 opening over the next 4 years.
Not going to happen. Ruth and Breyer will be wheeled into their offices with a mobile heart and lung machine if necessary. If the argument was that Obama got two SCOTUS appointments for his two terms and there would be no more because it would shift the court too far to the left then the same should apply. I am ok with Trump getting one per term. Even if RBG and Kennedy move into the next life or retire, I would leave seats vacant on the same logic the Senate GOP used to deny Garland hearings. Even a hard right winger can appreciate that what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Trump will not seat centrist or liberal justices. He could have gone a long way to making inroads with centrists and liberals if he were to nominate Garland but he did not and I think his nominations will only be strict/conservative from here on in.
This thread has too many people griping about California, and too few people expounding upon California's greatness! If we're this under-appreciated, maybe we shouldn't bother saving America from Donald Trump. Maybe we really should just take our almonds, our grapes, and our marijuana and secede.
So you are all ready to leave so you are having a big American burning flag party in Berkley? That is the best way to win elections
California should join together with Mexico and apply for EU membership as New Spain. Worked well before
Yeah, but it's only a matter of time before the enviro-nazis kill off agriculture to save the snail darter. Then you'll just have homeless people and taxes to offer.
I could cut a tape of New Jersey people that would paint them in a bad light too. These videos mean nothing. They leave the educated people on the cutting room floor and much of the time the people you see are out of work actors looking to get some screen time so they play a role.
McClintock likely to draw big crowds over Obamacare repeal, travel ban So, this is my congressman. It's one of the most GOP friendly districts in California, with a Cook rating of R+10. If they get hundreds at this thing, I'll be pretty impressed.
Yeah you should fix this cause a state has to guarantee universal healthcare or you cant apply for EU membership
So is this thread going to be so independent it even declares UDI from the other one at*... http://forums.bigsoccer.com/threads/calexit-movement-for-an-independent-california.2038199/ ??? * With apologies if somebody has already made that comment?
Let's not go overboard. I mean, I did start this one. Yes, the other thread is both narrow and goofy. I started this thread to catalogue and discuss the ongoing, genuine efforts to resist Trump in California, particularly by the state government and other public officials. None of that has anything to do with the #CalExit silliness. Again, I believe California will be uniquely important and active on this point in the coming years. In the meantime, people just like to kvetch.