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diva77

(7,640 posts) Sat Feb 4, 2017, 05:06 PM Feb 2017

It's possible Scalia was a stolen appointment too via October Surprise conspiracy theory re Reagan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Surprise_conspiracy_theory

snip....The October Surprise conspiracy theory refers to an alleged plot to influence the outcome of the 1980 United States presidential election, contested between incumbent president Jimmy Carter (D–GA) and opponent former California governor Ronald Reagan (R–CA).

One of the leading national issues during that year was the release of 52 Americans being held hostage in Iran since November 4, 1979.[1] Reagan won the election. On the day of his inauguration—in fact, 20 minutes after he concluded his inaugural address—the Islamic Republic of Iran announced the release of the hostages. The timing gave rise to an allegation that representatives of Reagan's presidential campaign had conspired with Iran to delay the release until after the election to thwart President Carter from pulling off an "October surprise"....snip

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Reagan appointed Scalia...hmmmm makes me wonder...

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It's possible Scalia was a stolen appointment too via October Surprise conspiracy theory re Reagan (Original Post) diva77 Feb 2017 OP

Without a DOUBT! This is why the Rethuglicans are all in a lather about... Raster Feb 2017 #1

or a massive peaceful demonstration!! I wish media would include the back history of how Scalia diva77 Feb 2017 #2

Raster

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1. Without a DOUBT! This is why the Rethuglicans are all in a lather about...

Reply to diva77 (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2017, 05:39 PM

Feb 2017

...the "Scalia seat" on the SCOTUS... they went to alot of effort to steal that seat for a guaranteed far-reich justice, and the thought of it actually being lawfully filled by someone other than a rethuglican tool, just fucking sets them ablaze.

WE SHOULD HAVE RIOTED IN THE STREETS when they would not even give Merrick Garland a fair shot.

diva77

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2. or a massive peaceful demonstration!! I wish media would include the back history of how Scalia

Reply to Raster (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 4, 2017, 06:17 PM

Feb 2017

appointment came about in first place when discussing the current impending appointment.

I saw the PBS News Hour yesterday, and both Shields & Brooks were giving high praise to Gorsuch. Not a word about the Hobby Lobby decision, or anything. Such tools.

snip...Hobby Lobby v. Sebelius, Gorsuch’s controversial 2013 case, is one such matter. It’s characterized by many as evidence that he’s a disaster for women and supports the idea of treating corporations like people...snip

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