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This Just In: it is now unfair to appoint a supreme court justice (checks notes, throws them away, says the quiet part)... in a democrat administration.Just announced.
I know exactly what you mean, and that (as you know) there's really no such thing as reverse racism--there's simply racism.But get ready for people being upset that white males aren't being considered and therefore reverse racism.
The fact is that the supreme court is, much like any body that is generally improved by well sourced perspective, needing of those responsible for filling it to fill it with perspectives so eclectic. This means focusing on new candidates of underrepresented backgrounds.I know exactly what you mean, and that (as you know) there's really no such thing as reverse racism--there's simply racism.But get ready for people being upset that white males aren't being considered and therefore reverse racism.
But.
That said, I'm not 100% happy that Biden pre-announced his commitment to specifically confirming a black woman to the SC if given the chance to seat a justice.
Now, to be sure, personally, I'm gleefully looking forward to a YOUNG liberal justice, one as far left as they can force into the spot.
I just don't like the quota square-filling, not any more than I'd have liked it if Trump had specifically vowed to seat a white male justice if given the chance.
It’s my understanding black women think differently than white men. From this I would surmise they would be inclined to ask questions that wouldn’t occur to a white man. In other words, yeah, “eclectic perspectives”.The fact is that the supreme court is, much like any body that is generally improved by well sourced perspective, needing of those responsible for filling it to fill it with perspectives so eclectic. This means focusing on new candidates of underrepresented backgrounds.I know exactly what you mean, and that (as you know) there's really no such thing as reverse racism--there's simply racism.But get ready for people being upset that white males aren't being considered and therefore reverse racism.
But.
That said, I'm not 100% happy that Biden pre-announced his commitment to specifically confirming a black woman to the SC if given the chance to seat a justice.
Now, to be sure, personally, I'm gleefully looking forward to a YOUNG liberal justice, one as far left as they can force into the spot.
I just don't like the quota square-filling, not any more than I'd have liked it if Trump had specifically vowed to seat a white male justice if given the chance.
As much as you might not like needing to "check the box" we need representation of many walks that have seats of power who are more than "token".
Putting a non-white non-male there, especially the right one, is more needful than white or male.
The idea that Biden putting a black woman on SCOTUS sounds quite bad, when you think about the selection process. The exclusion of other races and genders seems pretty bad.I know exactly what you mean, and that (as you know) there's really no such thing as reverse racism--there's simply racism.But get ready for people being upset that white males aren't being considered and therefore reverse racism.
But.
That said, I'm not 100% happy that Biden pre-announced his commitment to specifically confirming a black woman to the SC if given the chance to seat a justice.
Now, to be sure, personally, I'm gleefully looking forward to a YOUNG liberal justice, one as far left as they can force into the spot.
I just don't like the quota square-filling, not any more than I'd have liked it if Trump had specifically vowed to seat a white male justice if given the chance.
I'll let Leslie Jones or Wanda Sykes take up that line. I ain't touching it with a 40-ft pole.It’s my understanding black women think differently than white men. From this I would surmise they would be inclined to ask questions that wouldn’t occur to a white man. In other words, yeah, “eclectic perspectives”.The fact is that the supreme court is, much like any body that is generally improved by well sourced perspective, needing of those responsible for filling it to fill it with perspectives so eclectic. This means focusing on new candidates of underrepresented backgrounds.I know exactly what you mean, and that (as you know) there's really no such thing as reverse racism--there's simply racism.But get ready for people being upset that white males aren't being considered and therefore reverse racism.
But.
That said, I'm not 100% happy that Biden pre-announced his commitment to specifically confirming a black woman to the SC if given the chance to seat a justice.
Now, to be sure, personally, I'm gleefully looking forward to a YOUNG liberal justice, one as far left as they can force into the spot.
I just don't like the quota square-filling, not any more than I'd have liked it if Trump had specifically vowed to seat a white male justice if given the chance.
As much as you might not like needing to "check the box" we need representation of many walks that have seats of power who are more than "token".
Putting a non-white non-male there, especially the right one, is more needful than white or male.
^ thatHe could have just kept his mouth shut about his intentions and biases and just appointed a black woman
Biden has always been a poor orator and, worse, a gaffe machine. After four years of Trump, he didn't need to be a brilliant orator, and he did have more experience than any of the other candidates, most of whom were much better speakers. I'm not sure that any of them could have beaten Trump as well as Biden did, and I don't think that any of the others would have done better in getting legislation passed and damage repaired than he did in his first year. He isn't really capable of saving the Democratic Party from itself in an off-year election, so I'm not going to blame him too much for losing both the House and the Senate, if that happens. He is in a no-win job and has insufficient votes in Congress to pass his more ambitious proposals. He is really too old for the job and won't be in a good position to beat just about any Republican other than Donald Trump, if Trump to choose to run again. I agree that it would be a miracle for him to get re-elected, but I'm struggling to find a Democrat that I think will have a better chance in a country that is so hopelessly gerrymandered for conservative candidates by the electoral college system.^ thatHe could have just kept his mouth shut about his intentions and biases and just appointed a black woman
Biden is a crap orator and is surprisingly naive about reading the political landscape. It will be a forkin’ miracle if he gets re-elected.
I’d like to see Katie Porter run.I'm struggling to find a Democrat that I think will have a better chance in a country that is so hopelessly gerrymandered for conservative candidates by the electoral college system.
Black women have lived a different perspective on society, generally, than white men.I'll let Leslie Jones or Wanda Sykes take up that line. I ain't touching it with a 40-ft pole.It’s my understanding black women think differently than white men. From this I would surmise they would be inclined to ask questions that wouldn’t occur to a white man. In other words, yeah, “eclectic perspectives”.The fact is that the supreme court is, much like any body that is generally improved by well sourced perspective, needing of those responsible for filling it to fill it with perspectives so eclectic. This means focusing on new candidates of underrepresented backgrounds.I know exactly what you mean, and that (as you know) there's really no such thing as reverse racism--there's simply racism.But get ready for people being upset that white males aren't being considered and therefore reverse racism.
But.
That said, I'm not 100% happy that Biden pre-announced his commitment to specifically confirming a black woman to the SC if given the chance to seat a justice.
Now, to be sure, personally, I'm gleefully looking forward to a YOUNG liberal justice, one as far left as they can force into the spot.
I just don't like the quota square-filling, not any more than I'd have liked it if Trump had specifically vowed to seat a white male justice if given the chance.
As much as you might not like needing to "check the box" we need representation of many walks that have seats of power who are more than "token".
Putting a non-white non-male there, especially the right one, is more needful than white or male.
Well, Biden was capable of getting elected and is a decent human being. I don't think Sanders had a hope of a prayer of a chance and I think Warren would have been a real toss up. Not because Warren wouldn't have been an excellent choice but because she's female and a for a lot of people, including some fairly left leaning people, that's just a bridge too far. They would NEVER say that and don't believe that's what they think but I've never heard them offer anything but criticism for any prominent female with presidential aspirations. Now, some years down the line if they can convince Katie Porter to run, that will be a real litmus test. I hope she does run.Biden has always been a poor orator and, worse, a gaffe machine. After four years of Trump, he didn't need to be a brilliant orator, and he did have more experience than any of the other candidates, most of whom were much better speakers. I'm not sure that any of them could have beaten Trump as well as Biden did, and I don't think that any of the others would have done better in getting legislation passed and damage repaired than he did in his first year. He isn't really capable of saving the Democratic Party from itself in an off-year election, so I'm not going to blame him too much for losing both the House and the Senate, if that happens. He is in a no-win job and has insufficient votes in Congress to pass his more ambitious proposals. He is really too old for the job and won't be in a good position to beat just about any Republican other than Donald Trump, if Trump to choose to run again. I agree that it would be a miracle for him to get re-elected, but I'm struggling to find a Democrat that I think will have a better chance in a country that is so hopelessly gerrymandered for conservative candidates by the electoral college system.^ thatHe could have just kept his mouth shut about his intentions and biases and just appointed a black woman
Biden is a crap orator and is surprisingly naive about reading the political landscape. It will be a forkin’ miracle if he gets re-elected.
Amen.Now, some years down the line if they can convince Katie Porter to run, that will be a real litmus test. I hope she does run.