SCOTUS: The court holds that partisan gerrymandering claims present political questions beyond the reach of the federal courts.
Angel: He is dead. Technically, he's undead. It's a zombie. Connor: What's a zombie? Angel: It's an undead thing. Connor: Like you? Angel: No, zombies are slow-moving, dimwitted things that crave human flesh. Connor: Like you. Angel: No! It's different. Trust me.
'Destiny'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Sparky1 - Jun 27, 2019 5:08:12 am PDT #9095 of 30019
Librarian Warlord
Tom Scola - Jun 27, 2019 5:09:34 am PDT #9096 of 30019
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Motherfucker.
Steph L. - Jun 27, 2019 5:14:03 am PDT #9097 of 30019
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I didn't watch, but I'm glad to hear Warren did well. I'm a fan. I'm also afraid to get attached, because it's going to be fucking Hillary all over again.
I didn't watch. 2016 just broke me.
Gudanov - Jun 27, 2019 5:26:11 am PDT #9098 of 30019
Coding and Sleeping
I think that's a solid take. I liked the way Warren answered questions, she seemed very definitive and compelling with an exception for the gun question, but, yeah, I wouldn't call it a misstep, just not as good.
Delaney sounded like Charlie Brown with the Republicans being Lucy and the football. His bit about working in a bipartisan manner to deal with healthcare sounded exactly like Obama's approach with the ADA. I don't see how he is going anywhere.
Klobuchar seemed composed, experienced, and uncompelling. It's hard for me to see her breaking out.
I thought Booker did quite well, and totally agree that he raised his profile.
Castro had good moments, but I don't think getting into the weeds is a good idea. As they say, if you're explaining, you're losing. I don't see what he has over higher-profile candidates though.
Gabbard was totally solid and had great posture, but solid, business-like answers and posture aren't going to make someone stand out.
Yeah, I didn't think O'Rourke did very well.
de Blasio and Inslee, were meh. Not that they had a bad performance, but weren't very compelling.
I don't remember anyone named Ryan.
meara - Jun 27, 2019 5:30:00 am PDT #9099 of 30019
Damn, SCOTUS. why you gotta hate like that? Darkest damn timeline.
Sparky1 - Jun 27, 2019 5:38:15 am PDT #9100 of 30019
Librarian Warlord
SCOTUS: Census case is affirmed in part, reversed in part and sent back to the District Ct.
ETA: They've sent it back to the District Ct so the Agency can explain it's decision.
-t - Jun 27, 2019 5:42:26 am PDT #9101 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
beyond the reach of the federal courts
What?
Huh.
Sparky1 - Jun 27, 2019 5:46:15 am PDT #9102 of 30019
Librarian Warlord
The court basically said the commerce dept could add a citizenship question if they had a better explanation for it (Ct did not believe voting rights) and has sent it back to give them a chance to come up with that better explanation.
Shir - Jun 27, 2019 5:48:42 am PDT #9103 of 30019
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
I am currently not murdering any colleagues at work. It's been a day, y'all.
Jessica - Jun 27, 2019 5:58:29 am PDT #9104 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
The court basically said the commerce dept could add a citizenship question if they had a better explanation for it (Ct did not believe voting rights) and has sent it back to give them a chance to come up with that better explanation.
So basically "it's fine if you want to be racist but you need to come up with a better cover story."
I skipped the debate in favor of Jane the Virgin. I'll re-engage when there are fewer than 10 candidates.