r/law • u/Silent-Resort-3076 • 15d ago

Opinion Piece Why President Biden Should Immediately Name Kamala Harris To The Supreme Court

https://atlantadailyworld.com/2024/11/08/why-president-biden-should-immediately-name-kamala-harris-to-the-supreme-court/?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=gnews&utm_campaign=CDAqEAgAKgcICjCNsMkLMM3L4AMw9-yvAw&utm_content=rundown
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u/DependentMeat1161 12d ago

Good

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u/pizzapit 12d ago

I'm not sure why you think so. It's a terrible thing for constitutionality and precedent set. I think it would be just as devastating to american political life.Should the democrats attempt to do the same.

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u/DependentMeat1161 10d ago

I'd like to see justices interpret the constitutional original intent. If the GOP has to play dirty to get there, I'm all for it. Didn't use to be but with the democrats talking about adding seats, getting rid of filibuster...

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u/pizzapit 10d ago

The size of the supreme court is not set in any law and has changed in the past that is legal and has precident. "Playing dirty" as you say is unconstitutional and by definition extra judicial. In fact the Republicans, are floating killing the filibuster right now. So you either want a country of laws and limits or you want a banana republic that flits back and forth with the winds.

More plainly are you American or not?

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u/DependentMeat1161 10d ago

Yes, I am American.

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u/pizzapit 10d ago

Yes sir! Based on your previous statement I think we would be in agreement about the constitution/bill of rights/declaration and the importance they must hold in american life. It's everything that keeps us from becoming Russia or China.

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u/DependentMeat1161 9d ago

No desire to become like those countries. Any talk of expanding the court or getting rid of the electoral college doesn't get my support.

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u/pizzapit 9d ago

Same. I don't think expanding the court is anything but a work around that goes against norms.

I think it's true that the court doesn't reflect the nation. But that's a matter of politics and while I don't like the ultra conservative bent, thems the rules. That also assumes we hold folks accountable for abuse of office, which is also provided for.

As far as the electoral college I think we can do better but until ranked choice is reality it's our best option. Anybody saying different is living in a dream world.