[PubliusMM]

Zero can appoint, but the Senate does NOT have to confirm.

What remains to be seen is whether the pubbies have the stones to stand firm on this fight.

And, RIP Antonin Scallia. You, sir, are already sorely missed. May God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand, and give peace and comfort to your family in their grief.

[SunkenCiv]

They've seen those movies with torches and pitchforks. If that doesn't scare 'em into doing the right thing, then it will be time for the real thing.

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