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Emsworth
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« on: July 19, 2005, 11:27:52 PM »
« edited: July 21, 2005, 05:33:03 PM by Emsworth »
I know that we have had "whom would you confirm as judge" threads, but which nine posters would you appoint to the Supreme Court? (You may not choose yourself.)

Chief Justice: Ernest

Justices:
KEmperor
John Dibble
A18
Tredrick
JFK
Al
Dazzleman
Peter Bell
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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2005, 11:30:11 PM »
« Edited: February 11, 2008, 03:58:40 PM by Jake »
Chief Justice: Al

Associate Justices:
Tredrick
dazzleman
Emsworth
Ebowed
Supersoulty
WMS
New Federalist
PBrunsel
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« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2005, 11:30:59 PM »
Chief Justice David S

A18
AuH2O

I don't see any others.
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« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2005, 11:32:53 PM »
Chief Justice: Lewis Trondheim

jfern
Smash255
nclib
Texasgurl
Ernest
Ebowed
Harry
bandit
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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2005, 11:33:12 PM »
Quote from: Jake on July 19, 2005, 11:30:11 PM
Chief Justice: Al

Associate Justices:
Tredrick
dazzleman
Emsworth
Ebowed
Supersoulty
WMS
New Federalist
PBrunsel

That's a solid list.
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« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2005, 11:35:13 PM »
Quote from: Nation on July 19, 2005, 11:33:12 PM
Quote from: Jake on July 19, 2005, 11:30:11 PM
Chief Justice: Al

Associate Justices:
Tredrick
dazzleman
Emsworth
Ebowed
Supersoulty
WMS
New Federalist
PBrunsel

That's a solid list.
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what you don't think mine is better?
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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2005, 04:39:30 AM »
« Edited: July 20, 2005, 04:44:43 AM by Secretary of Defense Porce »
Chief Justice: Al

Associate Justices:
Harry
Jake
Emsworth
A18
Robert Goldwater
nini2287
Clay
WMS

(I tried to give this one some good balance.  I think if I've done my math right that this court would rule against both abortion and the death penalty.  The Chief Justice would be a swing voter on both issues.  Such a court would also uphold gun rights and likely label affirmative action unconstitutional.)
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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2005, 04:50:49 AM »
« Edited: July 20, 2005, 04:54:21 AM by Secretary of Defense Porce »
Quote from: Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional on July 19, 2005, 11:32:53 PM
Chief Justice: Lewis Trondheim

jfern
Smash255
nclib
Texasgurl
Ernest
Ebowed
Harry
bandit
That's a good list (if I'm in a partisan mood), but all but three or four of those nominations probably couldn't get past the current Senate.  Tongue  Seriously though, I think any court should have a good balance between liberals, conservatives, and libertarians.  If you pick the right people you can usually get the rulings to go your way, while still maintaining a healthy balance that pleases everyone.
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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2005, 04:56:58 AM »
Chief Justice: (presuming overseas-born is OK) JFK (and presuming he's a bit older

Ass. Judges:

Clay
Peter Bell
Richius
Immy

...oh, I mean...

Assistant judges:

Ernest
Al
ColinW
Texasgurl
KEmperor
Bono
Alcon

and either Supersoulty, Clay, Peter Bell or Gabu for the last spot.
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« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2005, 11:16:34 AM »
Quote from: Secretary of Defense Ebowed on July 20, 2005, 04:39:30 AM
Chief Justice: Al

Associate Justices:
Harry
Jake
Emsworth
A18
Robert Goldwater
nini2287
Clay
WMS
Interesting list. It's probably the most balanced one so far. Hughento's is very balanced as well; having Bono and Texasgurl on the same court seems like an interesting prospect.

Jake's court is somewhat right-wing, BRTD's extremely left-wing, and mine quite libertarian.
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« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2005, 11:20:21 AM »
Chief Justice - dazzleman

Associate Justices -  Supersoulty
                                 Jake
                                 PBrunsel
                                 nini
                                 Peter Bell
                                 Alcon
                                 MHS
                                 J.J.
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« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2005, 12:44:56 PM »
Chief Justice - Lunar

Associate Justices:


Dazzleman
New Federalist
A18
King
Siege40
David S
Al
WMS
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« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2005, 12:54:06 PM »
Cheif Justice: KEmperor

Associate Justices:

Al
Peter Bell
A18
Ernest
JFK
PBrunsel
dazzleman
John Dibble
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« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2005, 03:46:40 PM »
Chief Justice: Al

Associate Justices:

John Dibble
Peter Bell
dazzleman
Emsworth
Ebowed
thefactor
KEmperor
Supersoulty

Not sure how balanced that is. If anyone can tell me how my Supreme Court would swing, then I would be grateful for that.
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« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2005, 03:57:44 PM »
« Edited: July 20, 2005, 04:00:40 PM by Emsworth »
Quote from: Everett on July 20, 2005, 03:46:40 PM
Not sure how balanced that is. If anyone can tell me how my Supreme Court would swing, then I would be grateful for that.
You seem to have two populists (Al and Supersoulty), two liberals (thefactor and Ebowed), one conservative (dazzleman), and four libertarians (John Dibble, Peter Bell, KEmperor, and me).

The court would definitely swing towards the right on economic issues; I think that the four libertarians and dazzleman would be quite consistent on the matter (although Peter Bell might become a swing vote when it comes to the commerce clause, etc.). Gun rights would also be protected.

The court's rulings on abortion might be difficult to predict. Ebowed is of course opposed to the idea of a constitutional right to have an abortion; I believe that dazzleman, Al, and Supersoulty are as well. Peter Bell does not hold that there is an absolute right to an abortion, and may become a swing vote. Also, I don't know if Dibble and KEmperor would strike down state laws against abortion.

So, in effect, I think that Peter Bell would be the swing vote on many issues, the Sandra Day O'Connor of this bench.
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« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2005, 04:02:27 PM »
Hey Emsworth, can you analize my court picks? Thanks if you can. Smiley
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« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2005, 04:14:10 PM »
Quote from: Senator MasterJedi on July 20, 2005, 04:02:27 PM
Hey Emsworth, can you analize my court picks? Thanks if you can. Smiley
The Court would probably break down thus: two conservatives (dazzleman and PBrunsel), one populist (Al), and six libertarians (the rest).

On economic issues, I fear that Al might be outvoted 8-1 on some occasions. However, he might be joined by some of the more moderate libertarians (Peter Bell and Ernest), and perhaps even by PBrunsel, in a few cases. Still, the economic conservatives have a 5-4 majority at worst.

The court would probably make liberal decisions about social issues at the federal level by 6-3 votes, or possibly even 7-2 in some instances. It is difficult to predict, in my opinion, how the court will deal with the states. I know that A18 is firmly opposed to the doctrines of substantive due process and incorporation. I can't really say about most of the other libertarian judges; however, all five of them would have to vote together on social issues at the state level. Peter Bell, Ernest, or JFK could become a swing vote.

So, on the whole, there is no single Justice who would be the swing vote, as far as I can tell. I would expect the greatest number of dissents to come from A18 on the one hand and Al on the other.
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« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2005, 04:17:46 PM »
Quote from: Emsworth on July 20, 2005, 03:57:44 PM


So, in effect, I think that Peter Bell would be the ... Sandra Day O'Connor of this bench.

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« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2005, 04:20:06 PM »
« Edited: July 21, 2005, 05:38:20 PM by sofa ilikeverin »
Chief Justice - Peter Bell
Associate Justices:
Al
Emsworth
PBrunsel
Nym90
John Dibble
Gabu
WMS
John Ford

I'm not surprised to see myself on none of these lists; I'd be too biased towards the 'nice' side Wink
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« Reply #19 on: July 20, 2005, 04:44:04 PM »
chief justice: bullmoose

associate justices:
a18
auh2o
richius
htmldon
nini
bob
nation
modu
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« Reply #20 on: July 20, 2005, 05:45:57 PM »
I think Emsworth should analyze everyone's picks...

though of course, that means a lot of work.

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« Reply #21 on: July 20, 2005, 06:05:08 PM »
Who else on this message board opposes the unjust incorporation of the Bill of Rights against the states?
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« Reply #22 on: July 20, 2005, 06:06:22 PM »
Quote from: A18 on July 20, 2005, 06:05:08 PM
Who else on this message board opposes the unjust incorporation of the Bill of Rights against the states?

At least Philip has a consistent standard.
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« Reply #23 on: July 20, 2005, 06:08:42 PM »
Cheif Justice: John D. Ford

Assistant Judges
Dazzleman
A18
PBrunsel
Emsworth
JFK
Gabu
John Dibble
Nym90

If someone retired my next choice would be Ernest.

Hey Emsworth can you analyze my list too?
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« Reply #24 on: July 20, 2005, 06:18:43 PM »
Quote from: Governor Wildcard on July 20, 2005, 06:08:42 PM
Cheif Justice: John D. Ford

Assistant Judges
Dazzleman
A18
PBrunsel
Emsworth
JFK
Gabu
John Dibble
Nym90

If someone retired my next choice would be Ernest.

Hey Emsworth can you analyze my list too?

Walter's list too. (Thanks Mitty)
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