Beezil Posted June 13, 2008 at 12:51 PM Share Posted June 13, 2008 at 12:51 PM got butterflies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol'Coach Posted June 13, 2008 at 12:56 PM Share Posted June 13, 2008 at 12:56 PM I do not claim to know all the details or nuances of the cases dealing with prisoners of war held at GITMO. However, the decision of the SCOTUS on these cases is disturbing to me. IIUC, now, POWs, captured in battle, will have all the same rights as a US citizen. Am I missing something here?? Gives me cause for concern re: the Heller case. The GITMO ruling strikes me as a very liberal stance. Not as sure as I once was. ABI see it differently. It warms my libertarian heart to see a ruling that affirms rights over governmental power, and slaps The Decider's executive powers-abusing a** around some. Rights trumping governmental power--if the same thing happens with Heller, we're golden. I'm inclined to agree, the theory used to be that only US Citizens have rights, but we must remember that our constitution is here to protect rights, not establish them. As odd as it might sound, all humans are entitled to the same rights, enemy or not.[/color] Whose theory?... an attitude by some individuals, maybe, but not a theory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted June 13, 2008 at 12:57 PM Share Posted June 13, 2008 at 12:57 PM Here is a comment (to the blog of one of the Heller amici) by a man who not only deeply understands the issues and the history, but a man whom I respect and value his opinion a great deal. The Supreme Court will deep six Washington DC's gun control laws, probably by a 7-0 or even a unanimous decision. Mr. Helmke and the Brady Campaign will fight on for more gun control, and they will probably be funded by the Joyce Foundation to do so. Gun control advocates will view themselves as modern day abolitionists fighting the good fight against what they consider an abomination in the Constitution. The only problem for the gun control advocates is that those fighting for the abolition of slavery actually had a good cause. Mr. Helmke does not. Posted by: David E. Young at June 12, 2008 09:37 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishmo Posted June 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM I understand Monday June 16th 9 a.m. our time is the next scheduled day for rulings to be released. Will someone please alert me so I won't miss it? Why Molly, you got a couple of other things going on that might make you forget about it??? I'll try to remind you if I remember myself!!! ABJust a reminder guys, Heller ruling may come out today. If it goes as we expect it will be a very interesting day around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappy Posted June 16, 2008 at 10:03 AM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 10:03 AM Just a reminder guys, Heller ruling may come out today. If it goes as we expect it will be a very interesting day around here. I'm getting ready to either party like its 1999 or go into deep depression... either way, I'm covered!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted June 16, 2008 at 12:52 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 12:52 PM I'm pretty confident it will be a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyt101 Posted June 16, 2008 at 01:23 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 01:23 PM Lets not get too excited, SCOTUS could make us wait until next Monday, although I have fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilphil Posted June 16, 2008 at 01:30 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 01:30 PM CBS radio mentioned this morning that the Heller decision was expected today. Don't know how much faith to put in that, though.I just hope word comes out before we head out for vacation in a couple hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem870 Posted June 16, 2008 at 01:46 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 01:46 PM Here we go boys...blog is opened http://www.scotusblog.com/wp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted June 16, 2008 at 01:49 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 01:49 PM I'm here!! Let the show begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:05 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:05 PM CBS radio mentioned this morning that the Heller decision was expected today. Yeah....pffft. What the heck do they know? (seriously) I still expect 23 June, but would be delighted if it were today. Meanwhile, 1 decision has been released so far....not Heller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45superman Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:07 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:07 PM See ya' next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzle Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:07 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:07 PM Thats all she wrote. They are dangling a carrot in front of the horse on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:07 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:07 PM Not today, folks... 10:07 Ben Winograd - Dada is the final opinion of the day. We will provide links to the orders and opinions as soon as they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy353 Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:13 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:13 PM "A watched pot never boils" Or some such thing my Grams use to say. It will be the 23rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem870 Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:18 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 02:18 PM grrrrr..............this sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyt101 Posted June 16, 2008 at 05:45 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 05:45 PM The decision could come Thursday because they will release more rulings then, but like I said before, it will most likely come on the 23rd. But I will be watching Thursday morning, same SCOTUS place, same SCOTUS time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted June 16, 2008 at 05:54 PM Share Posted June 16, 2008 at 05:54 PM The recent 5-4 decisions have been making me very nervous. Keeping my fingers crossed until next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolt243 Posted June 17, 2008 at 12:17 AM Share Posted June 17, 2008 at 12:17 AM The decision could come Thursday because they will release more rulings then, but like I said before, it will most likely come on the 23rd. But I will be watching Thursday morning, same SCOTUS place, same SCOTUS time... Is it posted someplace that more decisions will be released on Thurs, the 19th?? AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWG321 Posted June 17, 2008 at 12:24 AM Share Posted June 17, 2008 at 12:24 AM Just like them to save the best for last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishmo Posted June 17, 2008 at 01:33 AM Share Posted June 17, 2008 at 01:33 AM Just like them to save the best for last! Personally I think the Heller decision will come down on June 30, the last day of this session before the next session begins. No inside info, just a hunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45superman Posted June 17, 2008 at 01:36 AM Share Posted June 17, 2008 at 01:36 AM Just like them to save the best for last! Personally I think the Heller decision will come down on June 30, the last day of this session before the next session begins. No inside info, just a hunch. I thought the 23rd was the last day of the session (but I'm not certain). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolt243 Posted June 17, 2008 at 02:25 AM Share Posted June 17, 2008 at 02:25 AM The decision could come Thursday because they will release more rulings then, but like I said before, it will most likely come on the 23rd. But I will be watching Thursday morning, same SCOTUS place, same SCOTUS time... Is it posted someplace that more decisions will be released on Thurs, the 19th?? AB Never mind, I found it in SCOTUSBLOG. They are expected to release more opinions on Thurs, 19 June. 45, someplace in the blog I found that the 23 is "expected" to be the last day of the spring session. I suppose they can do whatever they want, but I'd be surpirsed if they go past that. So, Thurs, 9:00 a.m. CDST is the next get together!!! AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45superman Posted June 17, 2008 at 02:29 AM Share Posted June 17, 2008 at 02:29 AM Thanks, Abolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BushRat Posted June 17, 2008 at 03:39 AM Share Posted June 17, 2008 at 03:39 AM June 19th, 23rd, or 30th, all of these are working days. Is anyone willing to notify the day shift of the SCOUTS decision? Is anyone willing to collect the cell phone numbers and send us the text message of the outcome? I, for one, don't want to wait hours, while others either celebrate or (god forbid) yelling angrly at top of their lungs. Just a suggestion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted June 19, 2008 at 01:19 PM Share Posted June 19, 2008 at 01:19 PM Go here at 0900 Illinois time. If Heller is released this morning, this will be one of the places it first appears. http://www.scotusblog.com/wp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappy Posted June 19, 2008 at 01:45 PM Share Posted June 19, 2008 at 01:45 PM THE SCOTUS BLOG IS ONLINE!!!! Here we go!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockShooter Posted June 19, 2008 at 01:55 PM Share Posted June 19, 2008 at 01:55 PM Anyone notice the poll question? Do they ask that every time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted June 19, 2008 at 02:01 PM Share Posted June 19, 2008 at 02:01 PM Anyone notice the poll question? Do they ask that every time? Yes. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezil Posted June 19, 2008 at 02:04 PM Share Posted June 19, 2008 at 02:04 PM i CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE! suspense is KILLING me! btw.....that server must be getting creamed right now, cause I cannot connect to the blog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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