New SCOTUS nominee

deepimpact2 · #1 05-12-2010, 10:47 AM

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However2, I am sick of everything being considered a socio-demographic agenda or catering to a nonpolitical group. Every white male nominee is not automatically part of the white male privilege agenda. Every Black nominee is not automatically part of the Black agenda. Every female nominee is not automatically part of the feminist agenda. Reducing everything to an agenda or an attempt to kiss the ass for a particular group is paranoia and an unnecessary distraction. Socio-politics are stupid enough without that. Obama is lackluster enough without that.

It IS wearisome, but that's how it works in politics. Moves like this are not just made in isolation. Considerations of how this will affect future elections are a part of the decision-making process. I think we would be fooling ourselves to think otherwise. It doesn't mean that we should think that EVERY move that is made is being done with that intention, but when it comes to a SCOTUS nominee? I think it is much more likely to be the case.

DrPhil · #2 05-12-2010, 11:18 AM

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It IS wearisome, but that's how it works in politics. Moves like this are not just made in isolation. Considerations of how this will affect future elections are a part of the decision-making process. I think we would be fooling ourselves to think otherwise. It doesn't mean that we should think that EVERY move that is made is being done with that intention, but when it comes to a SCOTUS nominee? I think it is much more likely to be the case.

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deepimpact2 · #3 05-12-2010, 11:25 AM

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And this means what exactly?

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Based on.....? I swear some of you need to get out the house more.

Why? Because some people think she is gay? So what?

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And let's pretend she is proven to be a lesbian and even transgendered, that automatically means her nomination is an appeal to the GLTB population?

It does not mean that automatically, but considering the gay rights issues in this country right now, it doesn't exactly seem that far off. We can play devil's advocate all day, but for what? Obama has received some criticism for a few stances he has concerning gay marriage.

DrPhil · #4 05-12-2010, 11:30 AM

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And this means what exactly?

We're talking about two different things.

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Why? Because some people think she is gay? So what?

"So what" is that you think it is "obvious." Get out the house more and you will find a lot of things that challenge your traditional and rather stereotypical way of thinking.

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It does not mean that automatically

Exactly. The devil never needed an advocate, so I really wish people would stop trying to play one.

deepimpact2 · #5 05-12-2010, 11:42 AM

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"So what" is that you think it is "obvious." Get out the house more and you will find a lot of things that challenge your traditional and rather stereotypical way of thinking.

How do you make the leap that because I think the woman is gay that I need to get out of the house? Especially since you know nothing abuot me. My line of thinking is not entirely traditional or stereotypical. On some issues, yes, I am traditional. And?

DrPhil · #6 05-12-2010, 11:46 AM

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How do you make the leap that because I think the woman is gay that I need to get out of the house? Especially since you know nothing abuot me. My line of thinking is not entirely traditional or stereotypical. On some issues, yes, I am traditional. And?

I don't give a shit about you. If you think her sexual orientation is obvious, and won't explain why it is obvious to you, you need to get out the house more. The End.

deepimpact2 · #7 05-12-2010, 11:58 AM

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I don't give a shit about you. If you think her sexual orientation is obvious, and won't explain why it is obvious to you, you need to get out the house more. The End.

Seems like YOU need to get out of the house because you seem incapable of having a civilized conversation without allowing it to go down hill on rollerskates.

Newsflash: you are not as evolved or culturally sophisticated as you think. Get over yourself.

If I could have a conversatin on here without people acting stupid, I would be more than happy to explain. But becayse you and others always get into juvenile antics, it isn't even worth it. smh