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Post by codystarbuck on Sept 26, 2020 18:22:22 GMT -5
I don't know; I'm not convinced that overturning abortion is as much on the agenda of putting conservatives on the court as much as protecting corporations from liability. The Federalist Society, which has been at the heart of packing the circuit and appellate courts with conservative justices is more aimed at blocking the courts from being able to address corporate negligence and corruption, giving them a free hand to exploit their workers and make even more money. They haven't been so much focused on overturning past decisions on social reforms. Corporations, themselves, have often been more forward thinking than government, in that area. To that end, I don't see Puritan Law coming back into play; but, I do see them being obstructionist towards attempts to stop individual states from denying rights by refusing to hear those cases. The current Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, upheld the right to same-sex marriage and has upheld the constitutionality of Obamacare. The thing is, once the justices are on the court, they aren't under anyone's thumb, as far as rulings. Some, like Clarence Thomas, usually side with the conservative viewpoint; but, Roberts has swung either way, depending on the case.
I see more issues coming out of this with regards to the right to organize and fight corporate power, than the more ideological social issues, like religion and abortion.
Regardless, the Court does not have the power to enact law; only interpret it. The way to ensure America follows a course that serves the citizens of this country, as a whole, and not a select group of elites, is to ensure that legislators and the executive branch are filled with people with those goals, which means getting involved in all elections, right down to your local school board. That is where the greatest power is invested, by the Constitution.
Not saying it is an easy fight; but, too many people are willing to tap out before they have even locked up on a single issue.
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Post by Icctrombone on Sept 26, 2020 18:35:25 GMT -5
You know, it just occurred to me while posting in another thread that I don't really demonstrate how much I know about film history here at CCF. I minored in Film Studies at the University of Washington, studying under Richard Jameson, later the editor of Film Comment. I guess I feel a bit reluctant to spot off on the subject, since I already worry about coming across as a know-it-all when it comes to comics (and as with comics, my in-depth knowledge of the medium's history comes to a screeching halt somewhere in the 1990s).
Cei-U! I summon the secret cinephile!
You know what you know. What I appreciate about your knowledge is that you are succinct in your responses. Some people on forums write a book when asked a simple question.
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Post by codystarbuck on Sept 26, 2020 18:43:20 GMT -5
You know, it just occurred to me while posting in another thread that I don't really demonstrate how much I know about film history here at CCF. I minored in Film Studies at the University of Washington, studying under Richard Jameson, later the editor of Film Comment. I guess I feel a bit reluctant to spot off on the subject, since I already worry about coming across as a know-it-all when it comes to comics (and as with comics, my in-depth knowledge of the medium's history comes to a screeching halt somewhere in the 1990s).
Cei-U! I summon the secret cinephile!
You know what you know. What I appreciate about your knowledge is that you are succinct in your responses. Some people on forums write a book when asked a simple question. Yeah, but some of us keep them to novella size.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Sept 26, 2020 19:08:33 GMT -5
"Understanding is happiness." (From Rama revealed, by Arthur C. Clarke and Gentry Lee).
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Post by Icctrombone on Sept 26, 2020 19:21:53 GMT -5
You know what you know. What I appreciate about your knowledge is that you are succinct in your responses. Some people on forums write a book when asked a simple question. Yeah, but some of us keep them to novella size. No complaints with your responses. You add a lot to the discussions.
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Post by Calidore on Sept 26, 2020 20:28:31 GMT -5
Also while helping my wife cook I asked Alexia to play Kashmir by Pink Floyd. This will be my last glass of gin. 😬
I'd be interested in hearing Pink Floyd's Kashmir. Led Zeppelin could do The Nile Song in exchange (though The Who might be an even better fit).
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Post by Confessor on Sept 27, 2020 6:14:51 GMT -5
My Facebook memories feature has alerted me to the fact that this time last year I was in Nashville, Tennessee at the start of a two week road trip that took me from Tennessee to Mississippi, then to Alabama and finally to Georgia. That was such a wonderful holiday and I got to visit places that I'd dreamed of visiting for years. I was planning to return to the U.S. for a holiday again this year, but coronavirus has put paid to that. I miss you America and I can't wait to see you and your lovely people again when this pandemic business is over.
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Sept 27, 2020 8:04:31 GMT -5
Also while helping my wife cook I asked Alexia to play Kashmir by Pink Floyd. This will be my last glass of gin. 😬
I'd be interested in hearing Pink Floyd's Kashmir. Led Zeppelin could do The Nile Song in exchange (though The Who might be an even better fit).
Learning To Fly is one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs. Wouldn’t mind hearing Led Zepplin’s take on it.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 27, 2020 9:14:34 GMT -5
My Facebook memories feature has alerted me to the fact that this time last year I was in Nashville, Tennessee at the start of a two week road trip that took me from Tennessee to Mississippi, then to Alabama and finally to Georgia. That was such a wonderful holiday and I got to visit places that I'd dreamed of visiting for years. I was planning to return to the U.S. for a holiday again this year, but coronavirus has put paid to that. I miss you America and I can't wait to see you and your lovely people again when this pandemic business is over. My wife and I have been torturing ourselves with all kinds of TV programs, BBC or otherwise, related to the UK in general, Wales specifically. We both so want to go back there to visit, and we have even entertained the idea of potentially moving there some day, although we know that is not likely to happen. Just such a beautiful country.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2020 9:17:21 GMT -5
I too miss being able to travel. My wife and I were finally able to do it more frequently both time wise and financially.
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Post by tartanphantom on Sept 27, 2020 9:58:12 GMT -5
My Facebook memories feature has alerted me to the fact that this time last year I was in Nashville, Tennessee at the start of a two week road trip that took me from Tennessee to Mississippi, then to Alabama and finally to Georgia. That was such a wonderful holiday and I got to visit places that I'd dreamed of visiting for years. I was planning to return to the U.S. for a holiday again this year, but coronavirus has put paid to that. I miss you America and I can't wait to see you and your lovely people again when this pandemic business is over.
Sorry I missed your last trip, I didn't even know this forum existed a year ago. Nevertheless, whenever you do return, If you find yourself in the Nashville area again, look me up-- or better yet, let's make plans ahead of time- seriously! I can be in downtown in about 35-40 minutes. My wife (she's a native Nashvillian) and I have shared a beer and the local sights with many of my out-of-town guitar-forum friends-- CCF members will be treated with just as much southern hospitality-- Green Lepus-types included (except Bucky O'Hare).
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Post by impulse on Sept 27, 2020 12:20:44 GMT -5
I do not share the rosy optimism about the US Supreme Court. It's not just a conservative majority now, it's now so by a wider margin and the individual justices are each significantly more right-wing than in the past. On this note and to not get to far into politics....
MAN that Washington state bourbon I got is DELICIOUS. Highly recommend.
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Post by hondobrode on Sept 27, 2020 12:49:03 GMT -5
Yeah, to steal a quote, bourbon is the glue holding 2020 together, though without getting explicitly political, I am switching to something else as I do not want to support Kentucky. Suffice to say its current elected leadership is incompatible with my values. Anyone know of any non-southern states that make a good sweet American whiskey? Templeton Rye made about 40 miles from my hometown in Iowa
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Post by impulse on Sept 27, 2020 12:51:46 GMT -5
Yeah, to steal a quote, bourbon is the glue holding 2020 together, though without getting explicitly political, I am switching to something else as I do not want to support Kentucky. Suffice to say its current elected leadership is incompatible with my values. Anyone know of any non-southern states that make a good sweet American whiskey? Templeton Rye made about 40 miles from my hometown in Iowa I will have to give it a try next. This is what I just got and it is delightful. My wife who is not a major whiskey fan even said she could drink it straight.
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Post by Batflunkie on Sept 27, 2020 13:41:13 GMT -5
I do not share the rosy optimism about the US Supreme Court. It's not just a conservative majority now, it's now so by a wider margin and the individual justices are each significantly more right-wing than in the past. On this note and to not get to far into politics.... MAN that Washington state bourbon I got is DELICIOUS. Highly recommend. Yeah, it's a shit show all the way around. That's about as much as I'll go into it
But on the bright side, September's almost done and will hopefully lead the way to some cooler weather down here, but IDK. In the past, it's taken up until November to get into the 60's and that was only for a few days. Then the winter weather hit hard
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