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Hekate

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46. It's been coming up at DU with some frequency. Some seem to think it's her "duty" to retire...

Fri Aug 1, 2014, 12:13 AM

Aug 2014

... because of her fragile health and age and gee whiz we have to replace her before Obama leaves office.

Beats me why they don't just aim their hopes at the old geezers on the Opus Dei side of the High Court.

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To Those On The Left Who Think Ruth Bader Ginsburg Should Retire... Go Fuck Yourselves. [View all] WillyT Jul 2014 OP

Yes, yes,yes gwheezie Jul 2014 #1

I'm not convinced BHO <<WANTS>> anybody as liberal as RBG on the Court. Might interfere with DEMS' blkmusclmachine Jul 2014 #28

Exactly. LeftyMom Jul 2014 #35

Besides, lsewpershad Aug 2014 #87

That's what I think, too. Blue_In_AK Aug 2014 #82

I agree BHO will burrowowl Aug 2014 #49

This +1,000,000 n/t Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #2

I'd like to see one of the 4 write that dissenting opinion demwing Jul 2014 #3

Sharpest mind on the Court malokvale77 Jul 2014 #4

We still need to put a time limit on terms Politicalboi Jul 2014 #5

This is news to me--who "on the left" wants her to retire? I thought only the righties MADem Jul 2014 #6

Often comes up here on DU. elleng Jul 2014 #8

It has entirely escaped my notice. I can't imagine it. MADem Jul 2014 #14

Pisses me off every time. elleng Jul 2014 #15

The theory is jeff47 Jul 2014 #30

I agree with your take--and I say Leave Ruth Alone!!!!! nt MADem Aug 2014 #52

The view is that if she retires now Lurks Often Aug 2014 #62

It's not a simple majority. jeff47 Aug 2014 #65

I was referring to the fact Lurks Often Aug 2014 #66

Obama's veto stamp. jeff47 Aug 2014 #67

This thread is about SCOTUS Lurks Often Aug 2014 #70

So you are arguing that the Republicans would make it easier for Obama jeff47 Aug 2014 #71

And you apparently aren't reading things correctly Lurks Often Aug 2014 #73

You may need to reread your post 66. jeff47 Aug 2014 #81

If they eliminate the filibuster Lurks Often Aug 2014 #84

I've answered them on at least one occasion TBF Aug 2014 #63

Well, I wouldn't be at all surprised if your thesis was accurate. MADem Aug 2014 #88

It's been coming up at DU with some frequency. Some seem to think it's her "duty" to retire... Hekate Aug 2014 #46

Why not just let the next Democratic President do that--if she wants to leave, that is? MADem Aug 2014 #51

More pasta! Hekate Aug 2014 #53

Putta sticka buttah in the "gravy"--goes good wid' dose fatty meatballs!!! MADem Aug 2014 #54

Don't forget to fry the meatball in da lard, like Mema always did! nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #56

Mmmmmmm! Gooooood eatin'!!!!!!! Give old 'Tone' an extra helpin' or ten! nt MADem Aug 2014 #57

Give him a quart jar wid' tha bracciole and the neck to take home. He's got no msanthrope Aug 2014 #61

Yes, she certainly does. potone Jul 2014 #7

The Notorious RBG Capt. Obvious Jul 2014 #9

Agreed. I completely support her for as long as she wants to serve. nt BootinUp Jul 2014 #10

Wy are you thinking that way? napi21 Jul 2014 #11

Here Ya Go: WillyT Jul 2014 #13

NO, she stays as long as she wants to..I was worried due to her health she would retire but she Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #12

I like Ruth Bader Ginsburg. But since we are ALL mortal (last time I checked)... Sarah Ibarruri Jul 2014 #16

Hey Sarah... Elena Or Sonia... Or Even Stephen... Has The Exact Same Potential Problem!!! WillyT Jul 2014 #19

Well, if you believe in science and actuaral tables, you might not madinmaryland Jul 2014 #22

Exactly, which is why I'm SO SURPRISED that WillyT would say such a thing. Sarah Ibarruri Jul 2014 #25

If the next 2 elections get stolen we have bigger problems TBF Aug 2014 #64

Um... let me put it to you this way, I want someone FAR MORE LIBERAL than Ginsburg. Sarah Ibarruri Jul 2014 #23

They'd never get through the senate. jeff47 Jul 2014 #31

Who knows? But since she's very old, and I want someone very lib (as opposed to yet another pukable Sarah Ibarruri Jul 2014 #32

Everyone knows. Have you been in a coma for the last 6 years? (nt) jeff47 Jul 2014 #34

BINGO !!! - We'd Have To Put Up A Corporate Jurist That Meets Republican Dogma... WillyT Jul 2014 #33

Are you saying that the right wingers would put a stop to it? nt Sarah Ibarruri Aug 2014 #89

Yes. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2014 #91

Then we must get rid of the right wingers. nt Sarah Ibarruri Aug 2014 #92

She is the Most KICKASS Attorney, EVAH..... msanthrope Jul 2014 #17

That's Right, thrope !!! WillyT Jul 2014 #20

Gonna put my skates on....Satan has Hitler firing up the Zamboni....nt msanthrope Jul 2014 #39

LOL !!! WillyT Jul 2014 #40

All Skate!!!! nt msanthrope Jul 2014 #42

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: I'm Not Going Anywhere babylonsister Jul 2014 #18

Thurgood Marshall had it too... brooklynite Jul 2014 #21

Yup. I remember very, very well. amandabeech Jul 2014 #37

So... You're Giving Up On 2014/2016 ??? WillyT Jul 2014 #38

Not at all...just like I never gave up on 1988 brooklynite Jul 2014 #44

It's a fine sentiment to want her to say LordGlenconner Aug 2014 #85

amen preach it brother dembotoz Jul 2014 #24

sideways.... mike_c Jul 2014 #26

Don't worry, she's not going to retire BeyondGeography Jul 2014 #27

Retire Raygun's men, Scalia and Kennedy rickyhall Jul 2014 #29

People have been saying that for years. Hell, 5 years ago she had pancreatic cancer. morningfog Jul 2014 #36

Yo yo yo, ya'll who want the Notiorious R.B.G to step down can go fuck yoself! MohRokTah Jul 2014 #41

She's Down for Whatever. nt msanthrope Jul 2014 #43

I hadn't seen this disparagement, WillyT....... DeSwiss Aug 2014 #45

OMG. I love it Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2014 #47

While I am not one of the ones saying Ginsburg should retire davidpdx Aug 2014 #48

+1 pnwmom Aug 2014 #55

huh? who the fuck "on the Left" wants Ginsburg to retire? 2banon Aug 2014 #50

Demands that Ginsgerg retire are a perennial subject at DU Paladin Aug 2014 #68

Another absurd example of coloring that kind of thinking as coming from "The Left" 2banon Aug 2014 #72

It's not coming from the Corporate Right Wingers, at least not here at DU. Paladin Aug 2014 #74

I am way to the left of what passes as The Left here. Any call for resignation is beyond absurd. 2banon Aug 2014 #75

Agreed. (nt) Paladin Aug 2014 #86

Our most liberal justice? HELL NO! BuelahWitch Aug 2014 #58

Eh. I'd rather see a young liberal get nominated now than risk getting another Scalia. Dawgs Aug 2014 #59

I've had this fight with folks on DU - TBF Aug 2014 #60

Ain't broke The Time is Now Aug 2014 #69

Word!! onecaliberal Aug 2014 #76

A post after my own heart. WilliamPitt Aug 2014 #77

Really? Must you descend to this level of vulgarity and intolerance? cilla4progress Aug 2014 #78

Calm down...... Swede Atlanta Aug 2014 #79

The only reason for her to retire, is to assure that her replacement will be made by a Democratic... DrewFlorida Aug 2014 #80

Sigh gcomeau Aug 2014 #83

Notorious R.B.G. is The Bizzomb! Long may she run! ancianita Aug 2014 #90