To Change the Future, Children Need History

[AussieMick]

(10-08-2020 09:42 PM)Rob Wick Wrote:  Mike,

There is obviously a difference in rank between Chief Justice and Associate Justice, but I would add that at this point that is a distinction without a difference. A vacancy is a vacancy is a vacancy. I honestly don't think Harris was intentionally lying about Lincoln, but rather used it like Lincoln has been used for centuries by BOTH parties. The GOP is using a non-existent "tradition" as an excuse when it is nothing but rank hypocrisy. However, that's the thing about power. Only a fool would have it and not use it. The Democrats problem is that they still think the GOP is a rational party with rational leaders. It's far from that.

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Rob

Yes, Rob, Agree (mostly). Although I wasnt suggesting that Harris was lying ... maybe more painting the historical situation to suit her purposes ... and why not? Its been done before and will be again. And a mention of Lincoln wins brownie points every time.

I dont agree that a 'vacancy is a vacancy is a vacancy'. My point is that the Chief Justice is more powerful that an Associate ... I read in Wikipedia that 'the Constitution designates the chief justice to preside during presidential impeachment trials in the Senate;' ... So the Taney situation was a bit like filling the vacancy of the CEO of a company , whilst Ginsberg's was like the vacancy of the company Secretary.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Just...ted_States

As for the issue of calling something a "tradition" just to get your own way ... dont get me started.

Oh, well ... you did. Australia has Compulsory Voting ... and people that I debate on the topic argue that it is an Australian 'tradition' !!! (There , you got me started)