Ginsburg Forgets 14th Amendment, Audience Has To Give Her Constitution
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg forgot the contents of the 14th Amendment while speaking to the National Woman's Party in late August and needed an audience member to give her a copy of the Constitution so she could remember what it said.
The incident happened on August 26, 2018, when Ginsburg was asked to talk about the Equal Rights Amendment while addressing the audience at the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument.
"So you've written a few articles over the years about the need for the ERA ... and you've of course noted that the ERA would give the Supreme Court a more secure handle in its support for equality," said Jill C. Morrison, Executive Director of the Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship at Georgetown Law.
"But as you mentioned, as both a litigator and in your time on the court, you've actually built precedent in that area," Morrison continued. "So could you explain why you believe that the ERA is still as needed today as it ever was?"
Ginsburg, 85, began fumbling for her purse — which an aide then brought to her — as she then searched for a copy of the Constitution that she supposedly carries with her.
She couldn't find it.
Then a member of the audience offered up their pocket-sized Constitution for Ginsburg so she could talk about what she claimed was "a problem with the 14th Amendment."
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
October 05, 2018, 03:58 PM
BamaJeepster
I encourage you to cut her some slack - there were only 10 amendments when she graduated from law school!
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
October 05, 2018, 03:59 PM
flashguy
I don't know what her "problem" with the 14th Amendment is, but "my" problem with it is its reputedly giving citizenship to Anchor Babies--children born on US soil to parents who are not citizens.
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth
October 05, 2018, 04:02 PM
HRK
I always think of Ruth Buzzy when I see RBG....
October 05, 2018, 04:04 PM
darthfuster
There is a storm brewing....... Red sky in the morning.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier
October 05, 2018, 04:20 PM
oddball
Based on video clips I have seen of her this year, she is not long for this world.
"I’m not going to read Time Magazine, I’m not going to read Newsweek, I’m not going to read any of these magazines; I mean, because they have too much to lose by printing the truth"- Bob Dylan, 1965
October 05, 2018, 04:20 PM
yanici
quote:
Originally posted by BamaJeepster: I encourage you to cut her some slack - there were only 10 amendments when she graduated from law school!
Now that's funny!
John
"Building a wall will violate the rights of millions of illegals." [Nancy Pelosi]
October 05, 2018, 04:26 PM
rscalzo
She didn't know the 14th...because when she was in law school, they accidentally dropped and broke it.
Poor RBG. Just a slight malfunction. She'll be back.
October 05, 2018, 05:28 PM
Sailor1911
You guys are cold! Funny, but cold!
Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.
“If in winning a race, you lose the respect of your fellow competitors, then you have won nothing” - Paul Elvstrom "The Great Dane" 1928 - 2016
October 05, 2018, 06:02 PM
PowerSurge
No surprise to me. That commie probably wipes her rear end with the Constitution.
——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1
October 05, 2018, 06:52 PM
911Boss
From the SCOTUS thread...
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What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???
October 05, 2018, 07:20 PM
TigerDore
quote:
Originally posted by Sailor1911: You guys are cold! Funny, but cold!
Ruth's laughing too.
October 05, 2018, 07:30 PM
Mars_Attacks
Steven Hawkings is in better shape.
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Eeewwww, don't touch it! Here, poke at it with this stick.
October 05, 2018, 07:37 PM
PHPaul
Somebody on another board mentioned the Republicans holding or gaining seats in November, RBG croaking or retiring and Trump getting to nominate another SCJ.
Oh, please...Oh, please...Oh, please. That would be SO glorious. The streets would be ankle deep in exploding liberal heads...
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
October 05, 2018, 08:13 PM
tatortodd
I thought the Kavanaugh confirmation process was an intergalactic freakshow, but if Trump gets to replace RBG it'll look like the Demonrats received their script from The Onion.
Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity
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October 05, 2018, 08:39 PM
oddball
quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul: Somebody on another board mentioned the Republicans holding or gaining seats in November, RBG croaking or retiring and Trump getting to nominate another SCJ.
Oh, please...Oh, please...Oh, please. That would be SO glorious. The streets would be ankle deep in exploding liberal heads...
I actually think this is likely.
"I’m not going to read Time Magazine, I’m not going to read Newsweek, I’m not going to read any of these magazines; I mean, because they have too much to lose by printing the truth"- Bob Dylan, 1965
October 05, 2018, 10:21 PM
flashguy
I do, too.
Texan by choice, not accident of birth
October 05, 2018, 11:36 PM
HK Ag
The plan Notorious counted on was a President Hillary to replace her, and that was interrupted by President DJT!! So now she either retires or dies in the saddle, and as much of a Clinton partisan as RBG is she is going to choose the latter. Remember that Souter screwed us by siding with the Dems after Bush 41 nominated him, and then to pay us back he quit as soon as Hussein was in office, the dick!! We need RBG’s seat just to get back to 1990 or so.
HK Ag
October 06, 2018, 02:42 AM
CoinRoller
If RBG takes her final nap in the next couple of weeks, the liberals will literally explode following their Kavanagh fit. Can’t wait!