McConnell: I'd fill a SCOTUS vacancy during 2020 election

[BmorePat87]

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/not-obama-ok-trump-mcconnell-now-says-he-d-confirm-n1011166?fbclid=IwAR3yMh5rrzGqEKVTEmQSFLBOCxGIQfnaqVG95edbstStmajzlY7aVkf7Dwk

In what should surprise no one, Mitch McConnell revealed that his reasoning for refusing to even acknowledge a judicial nominee that Republicans dared Obama to nominate was bullshit. The idea that a SCOTUS nominee shouldn't be considered during an election year no longer matters to Mitch as he answered a hypothetical question during a town hall.

Asked what he'd do if there was a vacancy on the court during the election, McConnell smirked and said "I'd fill it". This is great news for the Heritage foundation who has been supplying Trump with a list of nominees since before he took office.

[GMDino]

(05-29-2019, 09:04 AM)BmorePat87 Wrote: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/not-obama-ok-trump-mcconnell-now-says-he-d-confirm-n1011166?fbclid=IwAR3yMh5rrzGqEKVTEmQSFLBOCxGIQfnaqVG95edbstStmajzlY7aVkf7Dwk

In what should surprise no one, Mitch McConnell revealed that his reasoning for refusing to even acknowledge a judicial nominee that Republicans dared Obama to nominate was bullshit. The idea that a SCOTUS nominee shouldn't be considered during an election year no longer matters to Mitch as he answered a hypothetical question during a town hall.

Asked what he'd do if there was a vacancy on the court during the election, McConnell smirked and said "I'd fill it". This is great news for the Heritage foundation who has been supplying Trump with a list of nominees since before he took office.

The only surprise is that he can cover his horns and tail all day on camera.

The "both sides" do it folks will be along to defend him anyway.

[Au165]

I simply keep saying, all of this will come back to bite the GOP someday.

[GMDino]

Everyone who says they "hate politicians" should really hate Mitch.

(This is an opinion piece with links to his statements.)

https://shareblue.com/mcconnell-thinks-fun-insult-families-cocaine-mitch-grim-reaper/?fbclid=IwAR37G0Gct_rMRaLhf5oOn-bcpW42YG1Ej7Ga9vBo1n2gM5Le5fVUCivVnQQ

Quote:Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell apparently thinks it's "fun" to arbitrarily block popular bills and to mock people who suffer from addiction.

"We need to have a little fun in this business," McConnell said in a Monday interview with Politico. "I used to call myself Darth Vader," he added, comparing himself to the iconic Star Wars villain.


McConnell was explaining why he has come to embrace unsavory nicknames for himself that celebrate his worst tendencies to obstruct and to hurt people. One of those nicknames, the "Grim Reaper," is a reference to his plan to make the Senate a "graveyard" for just about every bill passed by the Democratic-led House.

McConnell has relentlessly obstructed bills passed by the House that reflect the priorities of the majorities of voters who backed Democrats over Republicans in the 2018 midterms — such as reforming elections, improving gun safety, and expanding access to health care. At the same time, he has tirelessly jammed unqualified and extremist right-wing judges through the Senate confirmation process.


McConnell also seemed to be dismissing critics who object to his embrace of the nickname "Cocaine Mitch." His campaign has printed t-shirts with the phrase, which was first used against him by a Republican candidate for Senate in West Virginia — and McConnell even uses the term when answering the phone.


However, families dealing with the real-life tragedies of drug addiction have been less amused. "The shirts aren't just offensive, they're a painful and cruel joke to those of us grieving a terrible loss or fighting desperately to save a loved one," Tanya Meeks, a Kentucky mother who lost her teenage son to a heroin addiction, wrote this month.


Instead of addressing real issues that could help these families, McConnell has preferred to insult them and use the Senate to hold pointless show votes — like pushing for further abortion restrictions or making a mockery of major environmental concerns.


McConnell's obstruction is a continuation of the sabotage efforts that he began under President Barack Obama. McConnell refused to hold hearings for Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, for a year — which allowed Trump to steal that Supreme Court appointment after he took office.


McConnell has promised that even if Trump loses reelection and Democrats take the presidency, he will continue to obstruct bills that millions of Americans have demanded to improve their lives.

[*michaelsean*]

Yup no surprise here. I have a hard time believing more than ten people bought his reason the first time. They may have argued it because politics, but nobody could have really believed it.

[*michaelsean*]

(05-29-2019, 09:09 AM)GMDino Wrote: The only surprise is that he can cover his horns and tail all day on camera.

The "both sides" do it folks will be along to defend him anyway.

Well if you mean the senate majority leader before Mitch was also a POS then yeah, but not in this specific example.  

[Belsnickel]

Mitch really is one of the biggest pieces of shit in Washington. Sincerely, as much as I dislike Trump, McConnell is actually my least favorite elected official and he is more dangerous than Trump. Trump is an idiot that doesn't know how to get things done in government and has no true ideological position. He cares about enriching himself. McConnell cares about the power and he knows how to wield it.

[Sociopathicsteelerfan]

(05-29-2019, 09:37 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: Mitch really is one of the biggest pieces of shit in Washington. Sincerely, as much as I dislike Trump, McConnell is actually my least favorite elected official and he is more dangerous than Trump. Trump is an idiot that doesn't know how to get things done in government and has no true ideological position. He cares about enriching himself. McConnell cares about the power and he knows how to wield it.

I tend to agree.  He's definitely the most cynical in terms of playing pure, cold politics.  The flip side of the coin is that, especially of late, his moves have borne significant results.  Whether those results are positive or negative rather depends on which side of the aisle you find yourself.

[Sociopathicsteelerfan]

(05-29-2019, 09:28 AM)GMDino Wrote: Everyone who says they "hate politicians" should really hate Mitch.

(This is an opinion piece with links to his statements.)

https://shareblue.com/mcconnell-thinks-fun-insult-families-cocaine-mitch-grim-reaper/?fbclid=IwAR37G0Gct_rMRaLhf5oOn-bcpW42YG1Ej7Ga9vBo1n2gM5Le5fVUCivVnQQ

Shareblue is literally the most garbage of partisan hackery.  An opinion piece from such an odious source can only be considered more so. 

[Belsnickel]

(05-29-2019, 10:39 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: I tend to agree.  He's definitely the most cynical in terms of playing pure, cold politics.  The flip side of the coin is that, especially of late, his moves have borne significant results.  Whether those results are positive or negative rather depends on which side of the aisle you find yourself.

People have a tendency to ignore unethical behavior when it favors them. It's the way politics works these days. There is no honor among most partisans.

[CJD]

Republicans will celebrate him for his unabashed obstructionism.

And, for the record, if there was a Democratic Senate Majority leader and they did this, Democrats would most likely do the same.

Turns out, when you view the other side of the aisle as enemies, you can justify virtually any behavior. 

[*michaelsean*]

(05-29-2019, 10:53 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: Republicans will celebrate him for his unabashed obstructionism.

And, for the record, if there was a Democratic Senate Majority leader and they did this, Democrats would most likely do the same.

Turns out, when you view the other side of the aisle as enemies, you can justify virtually any behavior. 

I have a tough time with the word "obstructionism" when you are in charge.  You're the one who sets the agenda. 

Disclaimer:  This is solely a comment on the usage of "obstructionism" and is not intended to endorse any politician or their actions. 

[Benton]

(05-29-2019, 10:39 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: I tend to agree.  He's definitely the most cynical in terms of playing pure, cold politics.  The flip side of the coin is that, especially of late, his moves have borne significant results.  Whether those results are positive or negative rather depends on which side of the aisle you find yourself.

I don't think aisle has much to do with it. Outside of seeing how the scotus will decide things, Mitch's moves have had negative impacts on the middle and lower classes, along with the economy in general. The pro-business direction of the court will probably keep that spiral going.

But in the end, it may end up being a good thing. We need a mix of capitalism and socialism, and we've swung very pro capitalist. Itll take something significant to overcome the "socialism is evil" mindset, and Mitch is setting us up for some significantly crappy economic times.

[Benton]

(05-29-2019, 10:56 AM)michaelsean Wrote: I have a tough time with the word "obstructionism" when you are in charge.  You're the one who sets the agenda. 

Disclaimer:  This is solely a comment on the usage of "obstructionism" and is not intended to endorse any politician or their actions. 

You may, but many people still eat it up. I never stopped hearing guys campaign by saying "we've got to come together and stop liberal Democrats from..."

And every time I'm thinking "you already did, now stop talking about Dems and do something."

[Sociopathicsteelerfan]

(05-29-2019, 11:17 AM)Benton Wrote: I don't think aisle has much to do with it. Outside of seeing how the scotus will decide things, Mitch's moves have had negative impacts on the middle and lower classes, along with the economy in general. The pro-business direction of the court will probably keep that spiral going.

But in the end, it may end up being a good thing. We need a mix of capitalism and socialism, and we've swung very pro capitalist. Itll take something significant to overcome the "socialism is evil" mindset, and Mitch is setting us up for some significantly crappy economic times.

Eh, I'm not sure I'm able to completely back you on this one.  While I agree that the SCOTUS as configured is likely to be more pro-business (the recent Apple ruling aside) I think a conservative SCOTUS is going to be necessary for preventing the far left agenda of dismantling some of the bedrock principles of the nation such as the first amendment.  When I look at the anti-liberal (in the classic sense of the term) shifts in the UK and Europe, where people are arrested and even jailed for having the wrong opinions or "misgendering" someone I thank the powers that be that the Framers saw fit to make such actions blatantly unconstitutional.  The SCOTUS will have to protect this obvious right within the next four or five years.

[GMDino]

(05-29-2019, 10:41 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Shareblue is literally the most garbage of partisan hackery.  An opinion piece from such an odious source can only be considered more so. 

Which is why I added the note that the links to his words were in it.

Thanks for stating the obvious and ignoring my addition.

[GMDino]

(05-29-2019, 10:46 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: People have a tendency to ignore unethical behavior when it favors them. It's the way politics works these days. There is no honor among most partisans.

(05-29-2019, 10:53 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: Republicans will celebrate him for his unabashed obstructionism.

And, for the record, if there was a Democratic Senate Majority leader and they did this, Democrats would most likely do the same.

Turns out, when you view the other side of the aisle as enemies, you can justify virtually any behavior. 

And we as voters need to stop this.

Much as I say about Trump, we can't just shrug our shoulders and say "eh" when we KNOW what is happening is wrong.

[Sociopathicsteelerfan]

(05-29-2019, 11:36 AM)GMDino Wrote: Which is why I added the note that the links to his words were in it.

Thanks for stating the obvious and ignoring my addition.

You stated it was an opinion piece, yes.  You did not acknowledge that it was an opinion piece from a known source of Democratic party hackery.  It's literally as biased a source as you could find.  Since you (intentionally?) failed to mention this, I thought I'd let everyone know.  Maybe choose better sources?  Also, own your failures instead of trying to explain them away.

[GMDino]

(05-29-2019, 11:41 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: You stated it was an opinion piece, yes.  You did not acknowledge that it was an opinion piece from a known source of Democratic party hackery.  It's literally as biased a source as you could find.  Since you (intentionally?) failed to mention this, I thought I'd let everyone know.  Maybe choose better sources?  Also, own your failures instead of trying to explain them away.

I shouldn't answer but you said elsewhere people shouldn't answer if they don't want to in case it might get them in trouble.




But no, I didn't specify it was a the absolutely worst site ever in the history of politics.  God you're hilarious in your attempts to demean me!  I almost wish I cared sometimes!  It would at least make your efforts worth it for you.  

Anything on What MM had to say?  Or would you rather tell me about me some more?  

[Benton]

(05-29-2019, 11:23 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Eh, I'm not sure I'm able to completely back you on this one.  While I agree that the SCOTUS as configured is likely to be more pro-business (the recent Apple ruling aside) I think a conservative SCOTUS is going to be necessary for preventing the far left agenda of dismantling some of the bedrock principles of the nation such as the first amendment.  When I look at the anti-liberal (in the classic sense of the term) shifts in the UK and Europe, where people are arrested and even jailed for having the wrong opinions or "misgendering" someone I thank the powers that be that the Framers saw fit to make such actions blatantly unconstitutional.  The SCOTUS will have to protect this obvious right within the next four or five years.

If you'd said Second, I'd agree. But, mostly, it's been the far right working to dismantle the first. I'd go into detail, but I'm running late to pick up my kid from her school mandated Bible class. It's the one that replaced biology in this year's curriculum.