Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

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Then think of RGB as a justice who was principled enough not to let partisan considerations force her into retirement before she felt ready.

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Guaranteed they rush to fill the spot as fast as possible. And if anyone points out their own claim from just a few years ago that you shouldn’t fill a vacancy “in an election year” you know it’s be a combination of amnesia, excuses and nonsense about how it’s somehow different this time.

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I know it’s silly to quibble, but I am so freaked out… I think for the long term, it’s #1, and I live 60 miles straight downwind from the worst fires in Oregon (it rained a bit today!!)

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Great. I’m sure the great sky-wizard is deeply impressed, and my son is fucked.

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Obama appointed two Supreme Court justices.

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Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2020/09/18/ruth-bader-ginsburg-dead-at-87.html

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Here, I’ll start.

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Well, I was starting to feel better today.

Thanks, universe.

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This is all I could think of, as well. @Brainspore nailed it, though:

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87 - #2 by Brainspore

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This sucks. Hard. This is scary. Super scary.

But we must NOT lose our will.

We’ve come to far to lose hope when a good leader falls.

Hammer harder than ever on people to vote.

It is up to us.

We Can Do This.
We WILL Do This.
WE MUST DO THIS.

rip queen

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…and with her the independent judiciary in the U.S. She was a towering figure, all the more so because she tried to hold out as long as she could in defense of liberal democracy. RIP, RBG.

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Refresh my memory, can they force it through with a Democratic majority in the House?

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Yes. The House has nothing to do with SCOTUS nominations.

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Well fuck.

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In fact, they don’t have to force anything. I don’t believe that even Dem Senators have a bit of power. Paging Susan Collins… this may be your last chance to save your ass.

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200 (4)

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This makes it official; 2020 is the suckiest year it has ever been my displeasure to live through.
@sgtcrispy You said it! RIP RGB.

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I don’t live in Maine and Stephen King would probably kill me for saying this, but…If Susan Collins would vote against filling the seat, I would encourage Mainers to vote for Susan Collins. For the record, I have donated to Collins’ opponent.

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Yep. Hopefully she’s reading the polls and realizes that being a sycophant to the hate-wing has gotten her nowhere. Otoh, I’m not holding out any hope (cause she’s an ass).

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