Opebo (Associate Justice) Confirmation Hearing

[Democratic Hawk]

The President has nominated Opebo to fill the vacancy for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. I, hereby, open the hearing on his nomination

Senators please feel free to ask any questions of, and/or debate the qualities, of the nominee

'Hawk'

[MasterJedi]

I have no questions, this nominee is terrible and will be defeated.

[Bdub]

I have no questions for the nominee.  I already know how Im voting.

[Jake]

I'll be voting in favor.

[True Democrat]

At least give him a chance.  This is ridiculous.

[Speed of Sound]

At least give him a chance.  This is ridiculous.

I must concur. I have no questions, I plan on voting Aye.

[The Dowager Mod]

At least give him a chance.  This is ridiculous.

Nah they prefer to trash anyone that disagrees with them.

[Akno21]

Oh come on guys, it's only a game, lighten up. It's a great move by Ebowed, it'll make everything a lot more interesting.

[Democratic Hawk]

Hell, given the opportunity, the nominee would be doing his damdest to strike anything he considers "prudery" down because it runs counter to his subjective preferences

We can't have judicial activism on the bench, in any shape or form

'Hawk'

[Dr. Cynic]

What would be wrong with a more amusing Justice on the court?... Opebo has been around a LONG time.

All I want to know is, how many laws would the nominee consider prudish?

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Excellent nomination!

[opebo]

What would be wrong with a more amusing Justice on the court?... Opebo has been around a LONG time.

All I want to know is, how many laws would the nominee consider prudish?

Thanks to all the Senators who have expressed support of my candidacy or of a 'fair hearing'.

As to your question, Senator Doctor Cynic, I do not know how many prudish laws are on the books, but I'll know them when I see them.

[Dr. Cynic]

I wish to draw your attention to the fact that Atlasia has no federal minimum wage... Do you believe it to be unconstitutional?

[opebo]

I wish to draw your attention to the fact that Atlasia has no federal minimum wage... Do you believe it to be unconstitutional?

No, minimum wage laws are perfectly constitutional.  As for not having one, I consider it unfortunate, but not unconstitutional.

[Dr. Cynic]

Would you support any member of this body's or the Executive Branch's efforts to instill one?

[MasterJedi]

Would you support any member of this body's or the Executive Branch's efforts to instill one?

I believe we already tried to do that with a constitutional amendment (could be wrong) which I supported. It failed in ratification and that's why we have it by regions.

And another reason why Opebo doesn't belong in any position: He does not take part in fantasy politics except when people call him in to vote and he also knows nothing about the Atlasian Constitution which should automatically disqualify him.

[opebo]

Would you support any member of this body's or the Executive Branch's efforts to instill one?

As a citizen, yes.  If appointed to the court I will refrain from direct involvement in political issues.

[Јas]

I have a few questions to offer, if I may.

1. Why do you want to be on the Supreme Court?

2. Could you elaborate on your reasoning in finding that a minimum wage law passed by the Senate would be constitutional?

3. Does the President have the constitutional authority to fire the Game Moderator?

4. How strictly should the prohibition on campaigning in the voting booth be enforced?

[Joe Republic]

Although I'm not a senator, or even a registered citizen, I wonder if I might be able to ask a question?

Opebo, what are your views on the First Amendment to the Atlasian Constitution?

[WMS]

Hell, given the opportunity, the nominee would be doing his damdest to strike anything he considers "prudery" down because it runs counter to his subjective preferences

We can't have judicial activism on the bench, in any shape or form

'Hawk'

Could the Nominee please answer Senator Hawk? His concerns are similar to mine.

[opebo]

Hell, given the opportunity, the nominee would be doing his damdest to strike anything he considers "prudery" down because it runs counter to his subjective preferences

We can't have judicial activism on the bench, in any shape or form

'Hawk'

Could the Nominee please answer Senator Hawk? His concerns are similar to mine.

I regret any inconvenience to the Senators, but I did not see a question in Senator Hawks commentary.

[opebo]

1. Why do you want to be on the Supreme Court?

Pure altruism, Jas, pure altruism.   

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I concurr with Justice Ernest's dissent saying that the minimum wage is constitutional here:
https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Bono_v._Atlasia_II

The relevant section is: "Therefore, labor is clearly an item of commerce and thus it is within the purview of the Senate under Article I Section 5 Clause 9 to establish minimum standards for that item of commerce. Setting a minimum economic value for tradable labor is clearly one particular means of establishing such a standard and thus a law setting a minimum wage ... is constitutional.

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I have no problem with current precedent on this issue.

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It should be enforced, but the details of implementation of any legislated policy are the purveiw of the executive, not the judicial branch.

[opebo]

Although I'm not a senator, or even a registered citizen, I wonder if I might be able to ask a question?

Opebo, what are your views on the First Amendment to the Atlasian Constitution?

Naturally, like any reasonable liberal I disagree with it, and would hope to see it rescinded one day.  This is a personal position and has no bearing of course upon my duties at the Court.

[A18]

I strongly urge the Senate to confirm this outstanding nominee.

[Joe Republic]

I strongly urge the Senate to confirm this outstanding nominee.

As do I.