Gorsuch will get confirmed, but try not to be a hypocrite for the moment. The Republicans refused to hear a sitting President's nomination last year. Obama wasn't on the way out the door, he had 25% of his term remaining. It was obstruction, stifling him for stifling's sake - Merrick Garland is a centrist. The argument Republicans used at the time was that the Court doesn't need 9 members to function (it began with 7 and was only increased a few decades later), so there is no reason to believe that is any different at this time either. Unless you are a complete hypocrite and believe only Republicans should stand up against to what is counter to their beliefs (the Senate is still close at essentially 48/52, nothing has been "rejected").

But don't worry, if people as unfit as DeVos or as ultra-conservative as Sessions can get nominated, Gorsuch won't be much of a fight.

DeVos is one pick I have reservations about myself. No one bats 1.000 . My hope is more decision making power moves to individual states and allowed to have more say about things. The unfunded mandates need to end as well. If there will be federal education reform or new mandates, they should also include a way to pay for them, instead of saddling states with the expense.

Neil Gorsuch seems like a solid pick for Supreme Court - well educated, brilliant legal mind, family man from the heartland, not some wild inflamatory pick, yet buttt hurt democrats are already saying they will shut this down and he deserves no chance, purely, as an act of revenge and outrage because Obama didnt get to participate in this on his way out the door. Elections have consequences. He will get confirmed, but it will be quite the side show to see buttt hurt Chucky Shummer and Pelosi continue to try and push their tired, ultra-liberal agenda which was soundly rejected in November.

Was it a tantrum when the Republicans did it? I remember when they would not even have a hearing about Garland. I also don't expect you to respond.

At this point anyone on the right using one second or more on negative energy over Democrats or the left is wasting that energy that could be sent in another direction.

Democrats will fight, but eventually they will cave.

Anything and everything in politics at the moment is controlled by the right. You'd think more rightists would enjoy it.

The side show is entertaining to say the least, whether it's in DC or democratic liberal media and general public. 😉

So tired of the crying...instead of building a wall maybe Trump should build a giant playpen for these crybabies...we can call it California ? (Democrat and Republican leaders and the media darlings).

This is no different than when Obama was in office !! Who are you guys kidding? You dish it out but you sure can't take it.

So tired of the crying...instead of building a wall maybe Trump should build a giant playpen for these crybabies...we can call it California ? (Democrat and Republican leaders and the media darlings).

Thanks for stopping by.

Speaking of California...have you seen Trump's new proposal for the border wall?

As someone mentioned earlier, how come the right is still miserable and pissed off when the control all of Washington? Isn't it time to be happy and not care about what others are doing? I would imagine this is what you've all been waiting for, so you can take these new policies and reap the benefits.

As someone mentioned earlier, how come the right is still miserable and pissed off when the control all of Washington? Isn't it time to be happy and not care about what others are doing? I would imagine this is what you've all been waiting for, so you can take these new policies and reap the benefits.

When Republicans obstruct, they are loyal opposition. When Democrats do it, it is a tantrum.

Check out what is currently happening at UC Berkeley...violence, suppression of free speech (the scheduled speaker had to be evacuated due to safety concerns), destruction of property, etc.

And then the Dems plan to put the country through probably 2 and 1/2 months of political theater and posturing regarding Gorsuch when they already know there is zero chance he will not be confirmed because the GOP will just use the "nuclear" option.

This is getting ridiculous...

As someone mentioned earlier, how come the right is still miserable and pissed off when the control all of Washington? Isn't it time to be happy and not care about what others are doing? I would imagine this is what you've all been waiting for, so you can take these new policies and reap the benefits.

When Republicans obstruct, they are loyal opposition. When Democrats do it, it is a tantrum.

Which Party preaches "Tolerance"?

Yep...lots of that left wing love and tolerance on display at UC Berkeley tonight, at the women's march a couple of weeks ago, etc.

As someone mentioned earlier, how come the right is still miserable and pissed off when the control all of Washington? Isn't it time to be happy and not care about what others are doing? I would imagine this is what you've all been waiting for, so you can take these new policies and reap the benefits.

When Republicans obstruct, they are loyal opposition. When Democrats do it, it is a tantrum.

Which Party preaches "Tolerance"?

Both parties.

As someone mentioned earlier, how come the right is still miserable and pissed off when the control all of Washington? Isn't it time to be happy and not care about what others are doing? I would imagine this is what you've all been waiting for, so you can take these new policies and reap the benefits.

When Republicans obstruct, they are loyal opposition. When Democrats do it, it is a tantrum.

Which Party preaches "Tolerance"?

Both parties.

Ummmm, No. One is recognized as the "Party of Tolerance" and one is often accused by the other as being Intolerant..

Gee, which one is which?

As someone mentioned earlier, how come the right is still miserable and pissed off when the control all of Washington? Isn't it time to be happy and not care about what others are doing? I would imagine this is what you've all been waiting for, so you can take these new policies and reap the benefits.

When Republicans obstruct, they are loyal opposition. When Democrats do it, it is a tantrum.

Which Party preaches "Tolerance"?

Both parties.

Ummmm, No. One is recognized as the "Party of Tolerance" and one is often accused by the other as being Intolerant..

Gee, which one is which?

That idea exists in your mind. Are you saying that Republicans do not believe in tolerance?

As someone mentioned earlier, how come the right is still miserable and pissed off when the control all of Washington? Isn't it time to be happy and not care about what others are doing? I would imagine this is what you've all been waiting for, so you can take these new policies and reap the benefits.

When Republicans obstruct, they are loyal opposition. When Democrats do it, it is a tantrum.

Which Party preaches "Tolerance"?

Both parties.

Ummmm, No. One is recognized as the "Party of Tolerance" and one is often accused by the other as being Intolerant..

Gee, which one is which?

That idea exists in your mind. Are you saying that Republicans do not believe in tolerance?

Look at it from any angle that makes you comfortable. The Left preaches "Tolerance"...and accuses the Right of "Intolerance"....going so far as to call them Facists, all while setting fire to college campuses, looting, destroying private property & hiding behind black masks all because of a viewpoint they don't care for and in fact will not tolerate or accept. "Free Speech"?...LOL "Tolerance"?....please.

Should we poll the members here and find out which moniker fits which Party?.....That would be cool!

Awesome! Another, "lets hate half of America" thread. Feel good posters.

I'm always going to be wondering how a $20billion border wall is putting our veterans first. Anyone?

I'm always going to be wondering how a $20billion border wall is putting our veterans first. Anyone?

Maybe they will hire veterans to build it.

As someone mentioned earlier, how come the right is still miserable and pissed off when the control all of Washington? Isn't it time to be happy and not care about what others are doing? I would imagine this is what you've all been waiting for, so you can take these new policies and reap the benefits.

When Republicans obstruct, they are loyal opposition. When Democrats do it, it is a tantrum.

Which Party preaches "Tolerance"?

Both parties.

Ummmm, No. One is recognized as the "Party of Tolerance" and one is often accused by the other as being Intolerant..

Gee, which one is which?

That idea exists in your mind. Are you saying that Republicans do not believe in tolerance?

Look at it from any angle that makes you comfortable. The Left preaches "Tolerance"...and accuses the Right of "Intolerance"....going so far as to call them Facists, all while setting fire to college campuses, looting, destroying private property & hiding behind black masks all because of a viewpoint they don't care for and in fact will not tolerate or accept. "Free Speech"?...LOL "Tolerance"?....please.

Should we poll the members here and find out which moniker fits which Party?.....That would be cool!

Good. Run your poll. Keep on living in your black and white world. 😛

Maybe they will hire veterans to build it.

That would be a great start. But I was thinking about the PTSD and suicide epidemic. We need better programs for them.

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The Left preaches "Tolerance"...and accuses the Right of "Intolerance"....going so far as to call them Facists, all while setting fire to college campuses, looting, destroying private property & hiding behind black masks all because of a viewpoint they don't care for and in fact will not tolerate or accept.

The entire Left is on the hook for the behavior you describe due to common beliefs and values of the millions of people who use that label to describe themselves?

Cool. You're on the right. So is David Duke. Therefore, you are a racist. Many white supremacists are proudly on the right. Therefore, you are also a white supremacist.

Tell you what. From this point forward, let's have these discussions from a true all-encompassing viewpoint. Everyone represents the absolute worst attributes of anyone and everyone who is on their team.

This will be fun. Easier, too.

Cool. You're on the right.

Actually, I am not. More of a "Centrist"...I have conflicting views with both sides, but absolutely more at odds with the left....The current behavior being showcased by "Liberals" is appalling......After 8 years of Democratic rule, the balance or pendulum is shifting and I am fine with that...Political correctness......can not exit fast enough. Just as I grew tired of Bush, the fiasco that was Iraq and all of the clowns who defended it. I am already exhausted by all the horse sh*t going on now......

Cool. You're on the right.

Actually, I am not. More of a "Centrist"...I have conflicting views with both sides, but absolutely more at odds with the left....The current behavior being showcased by "Liberals" is appalling......After 8 years of Democratic rule, the balance or pendulum is shifting and I am fine with that...Political correctness......can not exit fast enough. Just as I grew tired of Bush, the fiasco that was Iraq and all of the clowns who defended it. I am already exhausted by all the horse sh*t going on now......

This "liberal" was home last night, reading a book. Didn't throw one rock through one window. But, hey, if I'm in with them, so be it.

Then ignore the horse sh*t. The American Left is essentially powerless at the moment. You should enjoy it.

Actually, I am not. More of a "Centrist"...I have conflicting views with both sides, but absolutely more at odds with the left....The current behavior being showcased by "Liberals" is appalling......After 8 years of Democratic rule, the balance or pendulum is shifting and I am fine with that...Political correctness......can not exit fast enough. Just as I grew tired of Bush, the fiasco that was Iraq and all of the clowns who defended it. I am already exhausted by all the horse sh*t going on now......

So you're a centrist who argues with the right and so you are really a rightest who sounds off as a fascist. Why do you get to self-identify while spouting off these generalities about everyone else? That's a pretty fascist attitude. It's also exactly the way Trump behaves.

Liberalism is much broader than your prism and the diversity that this brings is exhilarating. Do you know any republicans who you recognize as interesting artists or musicians? I'm just curious if you make the same distinction in politics and other areas where the fissure between right and left is also very wide. You might think about that the next time you are overwhelmed by how exhausted you are by the left.

Cool. You're on the right.

Actually, I am not. More of a "Centrist"...

Stop right there. You can call yourself anything you want to, but you words tell us exactly what you are. If you don't have the courage to admit it, that's OK. The way things are going, nobody will admit to being a conservative soon. You are just ahead of the curve.

Cool. You're on the right.

Actually, I am not. More of a "Centrist"...

Stop right there. You can call yourself anything you want to, but you words tell us exactly what you are. If you don't have the courage to admit it, that's OK. The way things are going, nobody will admit to being a conservative soon. You are just ahead of the curve.

Thanks God. You are certainly entitled to your opinion.