Thursday Next Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Find it odd that US are going through the performative democracy of "hearings" for the new SCOTUS judge. Brett Kavanaugh's appointment showed that there is no point in the hearings. Nobody in the hearings is interested in background, commitment to justice, suitability to hold a seat in the highest court. They should just turn up and say "Red" or "Blue" and then skip to the vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Even though it doesn't serve a purpose regarding the specific confirmation of this specific judge, I do think it serves a valid purpose in showing voters what the two parties care about for judicial nominees, and therefore could influence which party you want in power. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thursday Next Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) The cynic in me says that most voters don't care beyond tribalism. Edit: But true, I guess there are a few swing voters who are capable of critical thinking. Edited October 13, 2020 by Thursday Next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 I think they're also doing it for historical reasons. The Democrats surely knew that impeaching Trump would not successfully remove him from office, but he'll still be known for all time as one of only three US presidents so far to be impeached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 *internal screaming* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Apparently Nevada has "paused" counting until 9 am Pacific time tomorrow, because they want to cause as much anxiety as they possibly can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 I cannot fucking take this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Y'all need faster ballot counters. If you can't make a choice before we wake up in the morning we're making the choice for you and you're getting a Queen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicitizen Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, deanb said: Y'all need faster ballot counters. If you can't make a choice before we wake up in the morning we're making the choice for you and you're getting a Queen again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 Gooood morning, Republicans! Say hello to your next president! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicitizen Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 Dude, don't jinx it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Anything interesting happen lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Not really. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Today is a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, Mister Jack said: Today is a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicitizen Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 That was a great speech. I'm happy for you Americans. And relieved that I won't be living next door to a super power controlled by a... well, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Controlled by Denmark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 It's hitting me that it has been 4 years. Fuck me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 And we are done. Gonna have to keep an eye on Georgia for their senate runoffs in January. Not going to hope for anything but... Georgia turned blue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Yeah those lawsuits are going nowhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 JFC, we're really going to crowdfund a transition? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 US Supreme Court has rejected the Texas lawsuit to overturn the election. It's over. Mind you, I never expected them to do anything different but it's good to finally be done with this shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 Looks like it was basically (Alito and Thomas dissented on a technicality?) an unanimous rejection of the lawsuit. At least the Trump appointees aren't completely insane but... it's troubling (on top of a mountain of other troubling things) that so many Representatives and Senators plus (various) state officials got behind the Texas lawsuit and/or reject the election results. So... Quote Is Trump getting his ass dragged out of the White House? Yes No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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