Scalia…whatcha' got?

[wakeflood]

His afterlife should be spent in a 50 gallon drum of French’s mustard as many of his opinions required copious amounts of pretzel logic.

Oh my, how disrespectful! The guy didn’t take the high road of “agree to disagree” with his opponents, often verbally deriding them – commonly known as being an assh*le. So, a little back your way. And given some of his obtuse interpretations of being a religious stalwart (recovering Catholic here), and the impacts his decisions had on many of the less fortunate of this country, I’d chuckle to myself if St. Peter was laughing as he approached, shaking his head with his finger pointing directly down.

But hey, not that I had a strong opinion on the man.

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[JayDee]

While I am not sad at his departure (He seemed to take joy in the suffering of others) I wonder how Obama can appoint someone who has a chance at getting confirmation.

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[wakeflood]

He’d have to go and ask Mitch McConnell who to nominate to even get a hearing before Obama’s term expires.

No, the GOP will again ignore their sworn oaths to perform their duties and will do absolutely nothing.

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[Jeannie]

I’d love to see Elizabeth Warren or even Michelle Obama in his place. But, indeed, the Repubs will block any attempt to get someone sane.
Now that Scalia is gone, what will poor, wretched Clarence Thomas do? He always went along with whatever Scalia did.
I thought Obama’s short speech about Scalia showed a lot of class.

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[wakeflood]

Clarence Thomas got told years ago by Antonin that in the event of his untimely death, that he sit on his grave and await further instruction.

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[HMC Rich]

WTF Wakeflood? He has not been dead for a day and you make such low class observations. Regardless of someone’s political views they deserve respect in death. At least wait until they are buried to spew your derision.

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[wakeflood]

HMC Rich, sorry, I didn’t see the guideline for how long is appropriate?

Although, I’d be appreciative to find out exactly what difference there is to anyone? You can find these exact thoughts on him during his lifetime, when presumably, it would matter more to some? I fail to see who is harmed by my thoughts? His family will never know.

And you’re welcome to have any opinion of me as you feel, so go for it. But your arbitrary expectation of when something is appropriate to express is nothing more than your own value. I see no reason to adopt your notion simply because it suits your sense of civility.

• This reply was modified 8 years, 2 months ago by wakeflood.

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[JanS]

Rich…he did not have respect for a lot of people in his life, why should people revere him in his death? Yes, condolences to his family. But…he is still the same man in death as in life. His legacy is not a very pretty one.

Wakeflood. I have taken to calling the head of the US Senate by the name of Bitch McConnell. Yes, Rich, that’s disrespectful, too. McConnell is an evil man. And now he, Ted Cruz and other Repubs are telling the president to disrespect the constitution, and not do his job of nominating someone. They are making a political game out of something that is more important than partisan politics. I’m sure there are cases before SCOTUS right now that can’t be resolved because of a 4-4 tie. This is not something that can wait another year. It’s time we hold Congress’ feet to the fire and make them get on with it. And they wonder why people are so fed up! The Senate Judiciary Committe does the interviewing, and then sends the appointment on to a full senate vote. Here are the members of the SDC….maybe we should all put a little pressure on them:
http://www.judiciary.senate.gov/about/members

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[Smitty]

Wow. Talk about disrespectful.

That’s enough for me…….good luck to all.

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[JoB]

Smitty.. Scalia would have been the first to be disrespectful.
I loved the comment on NPR..
he was as good at dishing it out as receiving it.

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[NorthbyNorthWest]

Wow. This thread is a perfect example of why nothing gets done in this country and why compromise is a dying art. Insults rarely work to win others over to your side and being disrespectful to someone that has died is just classless to that person’s family. Regardless of your personal thoughts, the person being discussed is accomplished in their field with a family that probably loves them. Do you think that the man’s grand kids deserve the venom? Seriously, do you guys think that speaking like this actually helps in building consensus? Recommendation, speak to the facts, respect that others have differing opinions, and work to find commonality. Two wrongs really don’t make a right. The extreme sides on both the left and the right are killing this country.

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[waynster]

lets just say the conservatives love em for his decisions
http://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2015/10/13…..

the librials will want pictures……
http://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2015/07/01

then there is his after life…
http://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2015/05/20

oh did I just do this bad bad bad me…

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[JanS]

let’s see…disrespect for someone who has just died….Mitch McConnell, Ted Cruz, , and others who within hours of this man’s death turned it into a political game by wanting Pres. Obama to DISRESPECT the constitution by wanting him to not appoint anyone until the next prez can do it (hoping that it would be one of theirs). And then lying about that it hasn’t been done in the last year of any president’s term in 80 years. You want to talk about disrespect? That’s telling the president to be as do-nothing as them. And do they show respect to the constitution, the president when they blatantly obstruct Obama, and state (within hours of Scalia’s death) that they will never approve anyone nominated/appointed by Obama, and hold up ongoing cases before the Supreme Court for over a year? I could go on. And I doubt that anyone related to Antonin Scalia is reading our little forum…but they are seeing what’s coming from the side who says they support the constitution at all cost (2nd Amendment), but then pull this crap when it suits them….hours after the man’s death, body still warm. Take your lecture there. :(

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[NorthbyNorthWest]

JanS, not sure if you were informed, but the WSB Forums moved after the redesign. You can find the new site at http://screamintothevoid.com/. I think you will find that your insights and knack for introspection will be given the attention they deserve…

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[funkietoo]

He died they way I want to….peacefully, in his sleep.

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[funkietoo]

I also support that whoever is President at the time of a Supreme Court vacancy, that they have the right and authority to nominate and fill that vacancy. To ask the President to wait until they are out of office or to work to block until that time is wrong…on so.many.levels.

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[JanS]

NXNW…you’re such a jokester….why am I not laughing? You want to censor someone? Look inward.

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[waynster]

Let the conspiracy theories fly……hahahaha

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us-world/article/People-are-making-up-conspiracy-theories-about-6831775.php#item-38490

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[AdmiralJaneway]

Nice piece by David Axelrod on the CNN website about Justice Scalia. Scalia and Axelrod were seated next to each other at a dinner shortly after Justice Souter’s announcement to retire. Scalia said to Axelrod, “I hope he (Obama) sends us someone smart…I hope he sends us Elena Kagan.”
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/14/opinions/david-axelrod-surprise-request-from-justice-scalia/index.html

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[JoB]

i hate what Scalia did to the course of American law.. but i think we could all learn from him. His respect for a good argument is I think at the heart of what we can hope for from the court.. and his ability to befriend people who disagreed with him.. perhaps because they did.. inspiring.

that said.. i will not miss his rulings.. and am truly grateful that none of the other conservative judges is his intellectual equal.

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[redblack]

rich: i regularly referred to scalia as a bastard when he was alive, and his death didn’t change my opinion.

if that offends you – and if you’re honest – then i fully expect you to fall all over yourself respecting the memory of jimmy carter upon his demise.

anyway, scalia was a strict constructionist. if senate republicans want to honor his life of service to this country – and if they’re honest – then they should solemnly, seriously, and speedily consider whoever obama appoints to replace him.

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[redblack]

maybe obama should nominate ted cruz. it would maintain the same conservative ratio of the court and take that particular idiot out of the presidential race.

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[JoB]

ok redblack
now you offended me ;-)

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[JTB]

By all accounts, Scalia was personable socially, noted for being quick to exercise his charm and keen wit in interacting with anyone he met. It does seem he was very proud if not smug about his intelligence.

What he clearly was lacking was compassion. Interesting to consider how easily a sharp mind can be dulled by a small one.

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[JoB]

JTB..
LOL… how is it that i become the Scalia apologist?
According to everyone who knew him well Scalia was not lacking in compassion.. he simply did not feel that the law should be compassionate… there is a difference.

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