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The Genealogist

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8. If this gets into the court system

Reply to KansDem (Original post)

Thu Jan 5, 2012, 01:43 PM

Jan 2012

My guess is that it will eventually get to the Supreme Court, where it will turn out exactly how the Republicans want it. Then, if the court is still the same makeup next time a Republican president comes in, they will just merrily reverse the ruling.

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If this gets into the court system The Genealogist Jan 2012 #8

This after the John Bolton appointment by Bush. NYC Liberal Jan 2012 #9

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Your wish is granted!! JoePhilly Jan 2012 #16

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Thank you Joe!! B Calm Jan 2012 #35

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