Tag Archives: The Supreme Court

Open Thread | Why Is Chief Justice Whining About the ‘Legitimacy’ of the Court? Far too Late

Posted on September 16, 2022 by rikyrah

Chief Justice John Roberts had the nerve to give an interview where he was whining about the ‘possible loss’ of the legitimacy of the Court. Oh please. That ship has said with the three illegitimate people on the Court that … Continue reading →

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Roe vs Wade Is Gone

Posted on June 24, 2022 by rikyrah

We knew that it was coming, but it still is infuriating. I had a longer talk with Peanut on my lunch break. Told her that this decision was wrong on two levels: Taking away autonomy for women over their bodies … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Brown v Board was ‘accepted quickly’? In what world, WSJ?

Posted on May 13, 2022 by rikyrah

The delusional Editorial Page of the WSJ is at it again. Brown v. Board was ‘ accepted quickly’? Absolutely not. Tell us the truth, Ms. Ifill Prince Edward’s County, VA closed the schools for five years rather than comply with … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So Much in that Alito Brief….if you think they will stop at ROE, you are DELUSIONAL

Posted on May 9, 2022 by rikyrah

But, we were hysterical in 2016, when we told you that the Court was on the line. That they were after Roe, and we also told you that they wouldn’t stop at Roe. All you need to do is to … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Roe Gone. ….so, we couldn’t scare you with the Court in 2016?😠

Posted on May 3, 2022 by rikyrah

We warned you. We told you that the Court was on the line in 2016. You told us that you couldn’t be scared with the Court. Then there were those in the MSM who called us “hysterical”. Supreme Court has … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Celebrating The Win

Posted on April 11, 2022 by rikyrah

Yes….Elections Matter. “It has taken 232 years and 115 prior appointments for a Black woman to be selected to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. But we’ve made it.” –#JudgeKetanjiBrownJackson pic.twitter.com/jzwcf29QZr — Be A King (@BerniceKing) April … Continue reading →

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Today is the day HISTORY IS MADE!

Posted on April 7, 2022 by rikyrah

I never thought this day would come. She was always out there, in my wishes. But now, she is REAL! In a historic move, the Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. Watch the moment … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | HISTORY!

Posted on April 5, 2022 by rikyrah

History was made: She’s got the votes: pic.twitter.com/5Qpj85M0U2 — Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) April 4, 2022 BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has received an 11-11 tie vote in Committee. Under the provisions of S. Res. 27, Leader … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Day Three of the Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings

Posted on March 24, 2022 by rikyrah

The GOP continued to be on one.😠😠 But, Judge Brown Jackson was wonderful. No matter what else happens from this point, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson All these Republicans who sat there torturing her … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Day 2 – Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings

Posted on March 23, 2022 by rikyrah

The GOP showed their entire azz yesterday.😠 But, Judge Brown gave a Master Class in Black Professional Sensibilities.👊🏾👊🏾 Today, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is demonstrating the breadth and depth of her legal expertise from her experience working at ALL levels … Continue reading →

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