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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Undergoes Surgery For Lung Cancer
December 21, 2018, 01:16 PM
Pipe SmokerJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Undergoes Surgery For Lung Cancer
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
I won't be sad if she is no longer on the Court, but I wish her no ill health.
It is a problem that the political reality will put pressure on her to remain on the Court even if she cannot actually do her job.
One thinks of Justice William Douglas…
“William Douglas, who set the record for Supreme Court tenure (almost 37 years), barely functioned during his last 10 months, after a debilitating stroke in 1975; colleagues informally agreed to nullify any decision in which Douglas cast the deciding vote.”
Serious about crackers. December 21, 2018, 01:21 PM
bigdealCroak, retire, or mindlessly wander off, I don't care. I just want her gone asap.
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December 21, 2018, 01:35 PM
LeemurHow many lives does that woman have in reserve?
December 21, 2018, 01:46 PM
az4783054I wouldn't wish cancer on anybody, even someone I don't agree with.
There for the grace of God, go I...
I'm retired and owe no one an apology for my personal opinions.
December 21, 2018, 01:53 PM
oldRogerquote:
I won't be sad if she is no longer on the Court, but I wish her no ill health.
^^^^^^
I agree that I wish no one bad health but it seems to come with my wishes as it did in this case. I think surgery is usually followed by chemo and/or radiation in the case of lung cancer. Since she already has health issues it would follow that she may not be able to work for some time.
There is a very important case which has just been granted certiorari (Kisor v. Wilkie) and it would be wonderful if another reliable strict constructionist was on the court.
In granting certiorari in Kisor the court has directly asked if Auer v. Robbins and Seminole R&S should be overturned! These decisions have done much to perpetuate the current Administrative State.
Overturning Robbins, Seminole, (and Chevron) would be big steps in neutering the bureaucracy.
December 21, 2018, 01:56 PM
GT-40DOCThis woman has some seriously bad genes!! I believe that this is three(3) serious cancers since she became a SCJ......any one of them could/should have been fatal!! She is one tough old bird, but it is time for her to step down.
December 21, 2018, 02:04 PM
egregoreLung surgery this soon after breaking three ribs?
It is possible that this injury occurred sooner than mid-November when we heard of it.
December 21, 2018, 02:18 PM
Elk Hunterquote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
There is no way reasonably possible, that one can attain the position on the SCOTUS and not be aware that one's state pf mind and physical health is up to the demands of that position.
Either she is mentally unfit to make such an important decision, and therefore the same goes for her ability to weigh and make opinion on the needs of the laws and constitution, judge the actions of the Congress or President, or she is fully cognizant of her maintain her seat in light of her diminished health and stamina, which can also directly have a variable effect on her mental faculties.
That may not be "evil", but it is most selfish and damaging to the third leg of this nation's standing.
I do not want a Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg-McCain. Too many hyphens.
And that about says it for me. I do not wish for her death. I just want her out of there! I do not think she is evil, either. Just want someone there who actually knows what the constitution says, and MEANS!
Elk
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December 21, 2018, 02:43 PM
PASigAre we sure the Democrats are not making her get fitted with cyborg parts to ensure she lives for another 50 to 100 years?
December 21, 2018, 02:51 PM
gw3971quote:
Originally posted by PASig:
Are we sure the Democrats are not making her get fitted with cyborg parts to ensure she lives for another 50 to 100 years?
Yep, Ruth Bader Gins-borg.
December 21, 2018, 02:59 PM
Jim Shugart^ ^ ^ ^ Haaa!
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December 21, 2018, 03:09 PM
Ironmike57Same here.
quote:
Originally posted by BBMW:
I don't want to wish this woman ill. I just want here to retire.
December 21, 2018, 03:21 PM
OzarkwoodsI believe she had planned to retire when the Beast became president. I predict she will continue on until her last breath while Trump is in office.
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December 21, 2018, 03:23 PM
coloradohunter44Could have been one of the best Christmas’s ever.....
"Someday I hope to be half the man my bird-dog thinks I am."
looking forward to 4 years of TRUMP!
December 21, 2018, 03:25 PM
ZSMICHAELquote:
One thinks of Justice William Douglas…
“William Douglas, who set the record for Supreme Court tenure (almost 37 years), barely functioned during his last 10 months, after a debilitating stroke in 1975; colleagues informally agreed to nullify any decision in which Douglas cast the deciding vote.”
I remember Justice Douglas well. I am wondering if the Founding Fathers ever thought that Justices would continue to serve despite being infirm. I guess in those days most people died well before dementia and chronic disease resulted in death.
December 21, 2018, 03:58 PM
erj_pilotquote:
Originally posted by gw3971:
Yep, Ruth Bader Gins-borg.
LMAO!! You win the interwebs today, sir!! That is DAMN funny right there...I don’t care who yuh are.
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bertoShe should retire and spend whatever time she has left with family and friends instead of napping at SCOTUS.
December 21, 2018, 04:59 PM
az4783054One thing that really irritates me is how nasty the Democrats can be. They do it regularly with President Trump, did it with Justice Kavanaugh and most recently with the appointment of Sen. McSally.
I would have thought that Republicans/conservatives would be better than the liberals in that regard. Especially after what we witnessed with Justice Kavanaugh.
I'm retired and owe no one an apology for my personal opinions.
December 21, 2018, 05:12 PM
Icabodquote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
There is no way reasonably possible, that one can attain the position on the SCOTUS and not be aware that one's state pf mind and physical health is up to the demands of that position.
Either she is mentally unfit to make such an important decision, and therefore the same goes for her ability to weigh and make opinion on the needs of the laws and constitution
My understanding is that the clerks to a justice have a lot of power. They can control the information, write opinions and such. No doubt her loyal staff is covering any deficiencies she has. When she’s out of the bubble, such as at the state of the union address, her frailties can be seen
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