Scalia Dead

CarlV · #1 02-13-2016, 04:12 PM

KCBS just broadcast he was found dead in Texas.

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Associate Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead of apparent natural causes Saturday on a luxury resort in West Texas, federal officials said.

Scalia, 79, was a guest at the Cibolo Creek Ranch, a resort in the Big Bend region south of Marfa.

According to a report, Scalia arrived at the ranch on Friday and attended a private party with about 40 people. When he did not appear for breakfast, a person associated with the ranch went to his room and found a body.

Chief U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia, of the Western Judicial District of Texas, was notified about the death from the U.S. Marshals Service.

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery said he was among those notified about Scalia's death.

"I was told it was this morning," Biery said of Scalia's death. "It happened on a ranch out near Marfa. As far as the details, I think it's pretty vague right now as to how," he said. "My reaction is it's very unfortunate. It's unfortunate with any death, and politically in the presidential cycle we're in, my educated guess is nothing will happen before the next president is elected."
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/us-...nd-6828930.php

Carl

finnbow · #2 02-13-2016, 04:17 PM

Wow. The GOP is gonna freak out over Obama's next appointment. The GOP might try to quash the story and prop him up on the bench, Weekend at Bernie's style.

CarlV · #3 02-13-2016, 04:17 PM

I guess RIP Scalia, but it sure is a great day for the United States Of America, he is no longer destroying the fabric of our great country..

Carl

Tom Joad · #4 02-13-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlV

I guess RIP Scalia,

I'll say it with no problem,

Rot in Hell you Son of a Bitch.

CarlV · #5 02-13-2016, 04:24 PM

Luxury resort, private party, he never misses a Koch Summit......

Carl

Tom Joad · #6 02-13-2016, 04:27 PM

It says he was "found dead". That probably means the fucker died alone. That pleases me.

finnbow · #7 02-13-2016, 04:29 PM

I have no problem with him having been an advocate for a conservative POV (which I don't share, BTW) in that I like the idea of a court with different POV's on it. I wouldn't want a court with an absolute conservative or liberal majority, but prefer one with an internal tension (or completely devoid of a political ideology, if that were even possible).

It'll be interesting to see who becomes the spokesperson for conservatism on the SCOTUS. Thomas is probably closest to Scalia in ideology, but I think he's a deaf mute.

Boreas · #8 02-13-2016, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by finnbow

Wow. The GOP is gonna freak out over Obama's next appointment. The GOP might try to quash the story and prop him up on the bench, Weekend at Bernie's style.

This is going to be pretty nasty. The Republicans won't confirm Scalia's replacement, no matter who it is. They'll let it drag out until after the general and, if a Republican wins, until after he's sworn in.

icenine · #9 02-13-2016, 04:39 PM

I doubt Obama can get a nominee through during an election year unless he nominates Glenn Beck. I am glad Ginsburg is still here for us.

bobabode · #10 02-13-2016, 04:40 PM

My guess is that the Repubs will try to hold off confirmation until Obama is out of office.