Diversity isn't a goal.
It's nothing of value in and of itself.
If they are all pink with purple dots, who cares? All they need to do is
Read the constitution and apply it.

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 06/28/18 at 10:34:52:


Jog, folks see things differently, that is a verifiable fact.

When I say diversity, the context is in having folks with different experiences, the ability to offer up their take/understanding, as it appears to them, nothing more.

Indeed, the final outcome/judgement, should be that which come the closes to meeting the "known" meaning, of the amendment, WITHOUT having to make it fit......

I will give you a personal example how folks view/hear thing, and interpret it differently.
Also, its a timely story as my sober birthday is just around the corner  

This involves me, and my wife.
I've no doubt she loves me.
I can honestly say she did more to make our union work than I ever did, not even close.
I can say I believe she was the better parent.

Now, back when my sobriety was only a few years successful, I thought I was pretty smart.
I gave myself WAY TOO MUCH CREDIT, for having kicked this bad habit out of my life....
I remember going out to dinner with her back then, I use to ALWAYS use that event to justify my drinking, like socially......nut'n wrong with that, right?

Well, she would often ask if it would bother me, if she ordered a drink?

I remember wanting to lash out at her with accusations that, WTF, you think I am that F'N weak that you having a drink will send me back out of control.....???

IS THAT WHAT YOU THINK OF ME....IS IT?

I would have, prolly, if we had been alone, but being in public, I said, "No, of course not." as I seethed inside me......

It took a few more years of self reflecting and processing, to come to a different "interpretation" of what she said, and what it REALLY meant.

Thus, she was saying this, now in my words, which I can understand....

"Honey, I would like to try a glass of this wine, it sounds so good, however, if it makes you feel uncomfortable, in anyway, I needn't order it."

So Jog, you see, she cared about ME....FIRST, than she thought of her own enjoyment.

Yet I went 180 degrees with understanding the "intent" because of my OWN BIAS.....

Does this make any sense now, in why I believe folks with different life experiences bring MORE to the equation that 9 folks like me drinking and running around drunk in speedos?  

The Supreme Court has too much perceived power as it is. The idea one person can be the swing vote that "cements" a right into permanent existence is ridiculous.

Really, the idea that we have a balance of powers is a superficial explanation. Congress is ultimately the top and has the final say, but it today's world, we've got this idea the court does.

Congress can re-write laws and are ultimately answerable to the People every two years. They can take the lead on Amendments and drive State participation, they can vote to object Court nominees or even impeach a President. Actually, Congress could impeach a President for nominating judges they don't like. They can impeach a President for any reason. That's why the phrase high crimes and misdemeanors is used.

Point is, I'm thrilled Trump gets another shot at this and maybe one more before 2020. I'd love Roe v Wade to get overturned but I doubt it will. At best, we'll get changes that allow individual states to implement common sense restrictions.

The Supreme Court has too much perceived power as it is. The idea one person can be the swing vote that "cements" a right into permanent existence is ridiculous.

Really, the idea that we have a balance of powers is a superficial explanation. Congress is ultimately the top and has the final say, but it today's world, we've got this idea the court does.

Congress can re-write laws and are ultimately answerable to the People every two years. They can take the lead on Amendments and drive State participation, they can vote to object Court nominees or even impeach a President. Actually, Congress could impeach a President for nominating judges they don't like. They can impeach a President for any reason. That's why the phrase high crimes and misdemeanors is used.

Circling back to this: why do we think the Court is the final arbitrator? We are, aren't we? Or has the media, which wears the same jerseys as the liberals, purposely or sub-consciously forced the message that once the Court rules on something, that's it, it's final.

if it followed the prescribed procedure, wouldn't matter if I was cool with it or not, that's the new law of the land.

....and that scenario you described will likely happen within 20 years I'd say. Like I've said, the Right is winning the battle now. General Trump will keep the enemy at bay until 2020 or 2024, but beyond that, I can't say. The Left will ultimately win the war.

WebsterMark wrote on 07/03/18 at 05:31:57:



Dude,

the court upholds the rule of law, the constitution, so that illegal laws can be challenged BY US the PEOPLE and rejected.

we are not a nation ruled by men, we are ruled by law, those laws are VETTED via the courts.

and no, it's not final if it's ruled on by the court, plenty of court decisions have later been overturned in later courts, or by constitutional amendments

LostArtist wrote on 07/03/18 at 14:29:42:

He's a five a$$ed general.