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Senior U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia found dead at West Texas ranch
My San Antonio ^ | Updated 3:53 pm, Saturday, February 13, 2016 | Gary Martin

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."

(Excerpt) Read more at mysanantonio.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Government; News/Current Events; US: Texas; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: antoninscalia; bigbend; cibolocreekranch; judges; marfa; obituaries; obituary; ronaldreagan; scalia; scaliaobit; scotus; supremecourt; texas; va
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To: Pan_Yan

RIP


841 posted on 02/13/2016 3:57:15 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: Repeal The 17th

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.)


842 posted on 02/13/2016 3:57:16 PM PST by TBP (0bama lies, Granny dies.)
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To: azishot; LucyT

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.


843 posted on 02/13/2016 3:57:29 PM PST by melancholy
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To: ClarenceThomasfan

“I am VERY concerned that they’re so quick to say he died of natural causes.”

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?


844 posted on 02/13/2016 3:57:49 PM PST by Freedom56v2
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To: US_MilitaryRules
What makes you so sure a Republican is going to be in the White House? If hitlery or bernie the commie win, this country will cease to exist.

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??????

845 posted on 02/13/2016 3:57:50 PM PST by catfish1957 (I display the Confederate Battle Flag with pride in honor of my brave ancestors who fought w/ valor)
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To: Irish Eyes
A long time without a leak. Odd to me.
846 posted on 02/13/2016 3:58:01 PM PST by TornadoAlley3 ( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
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To: FenwickBabbitt

excellant , thoughtful post.


847 posted on 02/13/2016 3:58:05 PM PST by Recovering Ex-hippie (Bush won the War in Iraq, Obozo lost the peace..and gave Iraq back to the Terrorists!)
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To: Mears

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


848 posted on 02/13/2016 3:58:07 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: TBP

Ginsburg should have quit last year so that Obama could appoint a new one.

Now, hopefully a Republican gets to replace her.


849 posted on 02/13/2016 3:58:13 PM PST by RummyChick
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To: RightLady

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?


850 posted on 02/13/2016 3:58:22 PM PST by TBP (0bama lies, Granny dies.)
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To: drop 50 and fire for effect
In a perfect world, we would wait. However, given the current role of the court, the stakes are too high.

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.

851 posted on 02/13/2016 3:58:45 PM PST by kabar
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To: Hawthorn

Remember another FAVORITE of Cruz was ROBERTS!!!! NO THANK YOU!!!!!!


852 posted on 02/13/2016 3:58:46 PM PST by Kit cat (OBummer must go)
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To: newfreep

So has Cruz. He said Scalia was his favorite.


853 posted on 02/13/2016 3:59:10 PM PST by TBP (0bama lies, Granny dies.)
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To: TBP

Homer Throneberry.


854 posted on 02/13/2016 3:59:27 PM PST by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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To: CrosscutSaw

I am sure just about every Freeper gasped when they saw the news. Mine was a punch to my gut.


855 posted on 02/13/2016 3:59:41 PM PST by RummyChick
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To: Kit cat

Relax, we all thought he was solid.


856 posted on 02/13/2016 3:59:47 PM PST by TornadoAlley3 ( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
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To: CedarDave
Gober Graham, who supports Jeb, has already said on Fox that he would "support a consensus Supreme Court candidate.

If that isn't grounds to vote that turd out of office, I don't know what is.

857 posted on 02/13/2016 3:59:54 PM PST by catfish1957 (I display the Confederate Battle Flag with pride in honor of my brave ancestors who fought w/ valor)
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To: Nextrush
They better not bend over and give Obama what he wants, but I have no control over their SOP of getting along and compromising with him-”caving in”.

McConnell just announced NO action on this until the NEXT president.

858 posted on 02/13/2016 4:00:14 PM PST by PJ-Comix (DUmmie Skinner: Bought & Paid For By Hillary)
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To: bushwon

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.


859 posted on 02/13/2016 4:00:15 PM PST by SMGFan (Sarah Michelle Gellar is now on twitter @SarahMGellar)
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To: TBP

Orrin Hatch says there should be no appointment before the next president is in office.


860 posted on 02/13/2016 4:00:41 PM PST by Baldwin77 (Christians want their RAINBOW back. I'm offended the gays use a Biblical icon as their flag.)
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