Posted on 02/13/2016 1:55:56 PM PST by Pan_Yan
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.
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 really unfortunate with any death. And now, politically, in the presidential cycle we're in my educated guess is nothing will happen before the next president is elected."
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RIP
We should quickly pass a bill reducing the number to eight, then repeal it after the next president takes office (assuming it’s one of ours.)
RIP Justice Scalia and may God give his family peace of mind.
The republican Senate had better NOT confirm one of ValJar*s boys or girls and TRY TO SAVE THE COUNTRY.
If they do not, maybe We the People will get to oppose more destruction to the country by showing our teeth and claws.
The Senate had better listen to their constituents and stop their spineless shenanigans.
“I am VERY concerned that they’re so quick to say he died of natural causes.â€
I just saw on tv that the U.S. Marshals is launching an investigation into his death. Sounds sinister.
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Why are they involved?
What about local TX authorities?
Who do the Marshalls report to?
Didn't say the GOP would win. Still, it's a better option than giving the punk POTUS a lame duck choice. You have a better idea??????
excellant , thoughtful post.
That’s true, everyday is a blessing, you just never know. You hear about people having strokes at age 23, some people live to be 110, its just pure luck, that and good genes. God Bless Justice Antonin Scalia, he will be missed forever, irreplaceable
Ginsburg should have quit last year so that Obama could appoint a new one.
Now, hopefully a Republican gets to replace her.
Here is a piece of trivia:
Who did LBJ nominate to take over Fortas’s seat as Associate Justice when he nominated Fortas to be Chief Justice?
So you would allow Obama to make a lifetime appointment to SCOTUS and ensure a liberal majority? You can then expect the court cases on the docket to go the way of the Dems. Good thinking.
Forget about the perfect world. We are talking about the real world.
Remember another FAVORITE of Cruz was ROBERTS!!!! NO THANK YOU!!!!!!
So has Cruz. He said Scalia was his favorite.
Homer Throneberry.
I am sure just about every Freeper gasped when they saw the news. Mine was a punch to my gut.
Relax, we all thought he was solid.
If that isn't grounds to vote that turd out of office, I don't know what is.
McConnell just announced NO action on this until the NEXT president.
re Clarence Thomas, he won’t know how to vote now. or similar bashing
“can Obama “ appoint a certain person. can he recess appoint, can he get a nominee approved, name himself.
Orrin Hatch says there should be no appointment before the next president is in office.
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