Weird. So why does Japan restrict abortion after 22 weeks? Didn't realize there were that many Bible thumpers there.Christianity is the only religion that frowns on abortion?
I didn't know that....
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Weird. So why does Japan restrict abortion after 22 weeks? Didn't realize there were that many Bible thumpers there.Christianity is the only religion that frowns on abortion?
I didn't know that....
You are describing the actions and intentions of most Republicans and some Democrats.And yet still more legitimate than congress, whose only job is to avoid making decisions in order to get re-elected.
Congress allowed under God to invade our secular nation in 1954. From my point of view, Congress initiated the Christian invasion into American society.And yet still more legitimate than congress, whose only job is to avoid making decisions in order to get re-elected.
How many wars have we been in without war declarations? How many budgets have been avoided to avoid making hard decisions? How many needless Benghazi/ Steroid witch trials have there been to allow congresspeople to grandstand? How many mass shootings have happened without a bit of action? How many millions of illegals with tons of deadly drugs and guns need to enter the country before something is done about it?
The SCOTUS may be shit but it’s miles ahead of the other two branches. They don’t hide under their desks.
Sure. But ultimately I’m talking about the branch and it’s most recent behavior and effectiveness. If a branch of our government can be held hostage by a minority like congress has been, then it’s certainly less legitimate than a branch that allows the majority to make decisions like the SCOTUS.You are describing the actions and intentions of most Republicans and some Democrats.
Shame on them, but that's not nearly as bad as becoming the anti-democracy tool that SCOTUS has become.
Sure. But ultimately I’m talking about the branch and it’s most recent behavior and effectiveness. If a branch of our government can be held hostage by a minority like congress has been, then it’s certainly less legitimate than a branch that allows the majority to make decisions like the SCOTUS.
Confirmed by who?Congress has a lot of problems, and the country should be seriously considering making some changes to it.
But Scotus is worse, the nutjobs in Congress are elected and at least have accountability. Scotus is an appointed position and they have virtually no accountability.
Lol. "My made up sky fairy has a beard and cares if you jack off. That's THE TRUTH, no if ands or butts!" Too bad your god is such a whiny little bitch, though it's fitting for his followers.They’re not my beliefs. They’re the truth. Once again, I’m not sacrificing truth for ignorance. Just because YOU can’t figure it out doesn’t mean I have to be a dipshit with you.
Good examples, except maybe the last one.How many wars have we been in without war declarations? How many budgets have been avoided to avoid making hard decisions? How many needless Benghazi/ Steroid witch trials have there been to allow congresspeople to grandstand? How many mass shootings have happened without a bit of action? How many millions of illegals with tons of deadly drugs and guns need to enter the country before something is done about it?
How many congresspeople have traveled to the border in their little white outfits to get photos of them crying, calling it a “concentration camp” only to come home and not do shot about it? The last one fits fine. Unless you think nothing should be done about concentration camps.Good examples, except maybe the last one.
You liberals are a funny bunch. You get rulings you don’t like and all of a sudden the court becomes illegitimate.
This should always have been a state issue, there is nothing in the constitution protecting abortion rights.
1:3 of the court was appointed by a man who tried to over throw the US government. How exactly is the court still legitimate?
Your focus on drugs, guns and illegals was what I objected to. You didn't mention the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers. That part I agree with, now that you've shifted to that criticism.How many congresspeople have traveled to the border in their little white outfits to get photos of them crying, calling it a “concentration camp” only to come home and not do shot about it? The last one fits fine. Unless you think nothing should be done about concentration camps.
Gotcha. However, Accidental fentanyl deaths have replaced suicide as the number one killer (preventable deaths) of the 20-24 demographic. It’s coming from Mexico. Seems like something that should be addressed by keeping it out.Your focus on drugs, guns and illegals was what I objected to. You didn't mention the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers. That part I agree with, now that you've shifted to that criticism.
From what I've heard, fentanyl is coming from lots of places. It's definitely a problem. But even a Wall wouldn't keep it out.Gotcha. However, Accidental fentanyl deaths have replaced suicide as the number one killer (preventable deaths) of the 20-24 demographic. It’s coming from Mexico. Seems like something that should be addressed by keeping it out.
Operationally, you have a point. But both Congress and the Court are currently controlled by a minority. Thanks in significant part to bad decisions by SCOTUS - especially those empowering corporate and plutocratic wealth to commandeer most of both parties, and much of the conduct of our elections.Sure. But ultimately I’m talking about the branch and it’s most recent behavior and effectiveness. If a branch of our government can be held hostage by a minority like congress has been, then it’s certainly less legitimate than a branch that allows the majority to make decisions like the SCOTUS.
I’m not talking political majority. I’m talking about decision making majority. EVERY decision a majority of the robes takes come to fruition. That is rarely the case with congress. Even if it’s a large majority sometimes. 90% of the country wants background checks. Yet we can’t get 60% of those elected by that 90% to do even that. How much more illegitimate can you get?Operationally, you have a point. But both Congress and the Court are currently controlled by a minority. Thanks in significant part to bad decisions by SCOTUS - especially those empowering corporate and plutocratic wealth to commandeer most of both parties, and much of the conduct of our elections.
I’m not talking political majority. I’m talking about decision making majority. EVERY decision a majority of the robes takes come to fruition. That is rarely the case with congress. Even if it’s a large majority sometimes. 90% of the country wants background checks. Yet we can’t get 60% of those elected by that 90% to do even that. How much more illegitimate can you get?
Universal background checksWe already have background checks.
22 weeks would be agreeable to most Americans. That is not what is being pushed in our country.Weird. So why does Japan restrict abortion after 22 weeks? Didn't realize there were that many Bible thumper there.
That's become a joke as well. Just vote as the confirmation hearings are a circus.Confirmed by who?
I think we are already headed down that path. It's only a matter of time imo unless something drastic changes the course.I believe if we keep up this trend of undermining our institutions because they sometimes go against what we’d prefer, some day we’ll no longer have a functioning country.
It happened when the filibuster was removed from confirmation of district court judges, and subsequently Supreme Court judges. Rather that needing to get 60 votes, meaning at least some buy in from the other side, you can appoint far right or far left leaning judges and get them seated with a simple majority.It’s time to say it: the US supreme court has become an illegitimate institution
With its decision on Roe v Wade, the court has signaled its illegitimacy – and thrown the American project into question
As of 24 June 2022, the US supreme court should officially be understood as an illegitimate institution – a tool of minority rule over the majority, and as part of a far-right ideological and authoritarian takeover that must be snuffed out if we want American democracy to survive.
more here:
It’s time to say it: the US supreme court has become an illegitimate institution | Jill Filipovic
With its decision on Roe v Wade, the court has signaled its illegitimacy – and thrown the American project into questionwww.theguardian.com
You’re a Trump voter. You wouldn’t know lies if they kicked you in the balls.Silly liberals at it again. Nobody lied. They said it was precedent and established law, which it was. Now it is not.
Hypocrite.Lol back to Jan 6th huh? Nice to see you guys digging into the ole liberal playbook. No one really cares man I’m sorry for you.
70 percent of Americans care. Why do you just make crap up?Lol back to Jan 6th huh? Nice to see you guys digging into the ole liberal playbook. No one really cares man I’m sorry for you.
Is that how the presidency is won?How many justices were appointed by a president who did not win the popular vote?
Is that how the presidency is won?
Fair point, but I'd call it a tie on gun control.I’m not talking political majority. I’m talking about decision making majority. EVERY decision a majority of the robes takes come to fruition. That is rarely the case with congress. Even if it’s a large majority sometimes. 90% of the country wants background checks. Yet we can’t get 60% of those elected by that 90% to do even that. How much more illegitimate can you get?
I hereby decree that things would be better if things went the way I wanted in a made up realityThe country would be a whole lot better if it was.
Truth.You liberals are a funny bunch. You get rulings you don’t like and all of a sudden the court becomes illegitimate.
This should always have been a state issue, there is nothing in the constitution protecting abortion rights.
Weird. So why does Japan restrict abortion after 22 weeks? Didn't realize there were that many Bible thumpers there.
The direction of the courts and country started well before 2005.It happened when the filibuster was removed from confirmation of district court judges, and subsequently Supreme Court judges. Rather that needing to get 60 votes, meaning at least some buy in from the other side, you can appoint far right or far left leaning judges and get them seated with a simple majority.
So yes, the Supreme Court, and the District courts are either headed for illegitimacy or are already there. Thanks Harry and Mitch.
Probably. I take it you are not insinuating it has anything to do with its limits on abortion?I'm sure you're probably being dismissive of it with this comment, but the history of Christianity in Japan is fascinating.
Probably. I take it you are not insinuating it has anything to do with its limits on abortion?
*roleI would imagine it plays some roll, it's beyond me to say what how much of a roll. It's just an interesting piece of history in a very interesting culture.
Like this...I believe somewhere around 60-70% of marriage ceremonies in Japan are Christian, but only about 1-2% identify as faithful Christians.
Can you explain it in a way that makes it sound reasonable?I can see the court’s rationale in overturning
It was in their decision. Basically, in my unprofessional opinion, they said the prior ruling was an overreach by the federal government as nothing of note in the constitution gives them the right to make the decision they did at the federal level. They didn’t make it illegal, just stated it was a state issue.Can you explain it in a way that makes it sound reasonable?