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I just downloaded the Notorious RBG
I just saw that she passed away. It truly is a sad day. She was quite a woman and is someone I definitely look up to.Sadly, this is ill-timed. Now, we’re not just voting for a president but for a supreme justice as well. I really hope Trump doesn’t win so someone decent replaces RBG.
RIP, Justice Ginsburg.
This is a blow felt deeply. RBG was a tower of strength, everything one could desire in a justice, bigger than life.
Such an amazing woman who did so much for this country. I'm truly gutted.
I'm so saddened by this! RBG was a pioneer in law, and dedicated her life to protecting the laws of the USA. If only there were more like her.
They will let Trump replace Ginsburg before he is out of office. McConnell has already said.This is so sad.
Booknblues wrote: "They will let Trump replace Ginsburg before he is out of office. McConnell has already said.This is so sad."
I don't know how they could get away with that, since they didn't allow Obama to do it back in 2016, It was a lot earlier in the year I think - perhaps June?
If that happens, I'll join a demonstration in front of McConnell's house.
Booknblues wrote: "They will let Trump replace Ginsburg before he is out of office. McConnell has already said."I was wondering about that - if they would be able to (or have to) wait.
NancyJ wrote: "I don't know how they could get away with that, since they didn't allow Obama to do it back in 2016, It was a lot earlier in the year I think - perhaps June? ..."Scalia died in February 2016 ... nearly 10 months before the election, and 11 months before the next president would be inaugurated.
Total hypocrites to say they'll confirm the Orange Man's nominee before the election (or even post election but before next presidential term.
As sad as I am about RBG, perhaps this is the catalyst that people need to wake them up to the danger of re-electing the incumbent.
Book Concierge wrote: "NancyJ wrote: "I don't know how they could get away with that, since they didn't allow Obama to do it back in 2016, It was a lot earlier in the year I think - perhaps June? ..."Scalia died in Feb..."
I hope you're right BC, but I'm afraid it will move more swing voters to the right. As much as they might not like the orange man, they want to maintain control of the court.
Ugh! God help us all if Trump and McConnell appoint someone new before the election.
They are going to try. A few republican senators have said they will respect her wishes and point out to what was done with Obama.We will see if they stand tough. I've read it was Murkowski of Alaska, and Susan Collins of Maine and we've seen them pretend to be tough before.
Oh no, I've just seen this on the tv news 😢
What else can go wrong in this horrible year? Some people urged her to resign while Obama was president, but she felt she was still useful and probably was sure Trump wouldn't win and she could retire under the next president.
I laid down early last night so only just found out. My first reaction was wanting to hug Nicole R-we all know RBG was her hero.May she rest in peace. We can only hope the Senate will honor her words and wait. It would be a dishonor to her and a sham.
Awww, thanks Joanne. It has been a rough evening and morning for me for sure. But, I had Zoom breakfast with my amazing group of female friends and we talked about RBG and actions we are going to take (donate, write postcards, make calls, etc.) Taking action definitely makes me feel better!And, I am trying not to forget to celebrate her amazing life. She was quite simply a once in a lifetime figure. I don’t want the politics of the day to completely overshadow that.
We needed her these last 4 years, and given what the Senate did in Obama's final year over SCOTUS appointment, just as well she did not retire then. The sun is shining here in NYC on a beautiful day. For me that is RBG telling us to put aside the tears and fight on. She did.
What a legacy that we can all continue to shine forth. On the other concern, Biden will increase their number of judges and make sure we have a balanced court. Or decent republicans will stand up for a deteriorating democracy. There are smart people on this, and this new era is moving forward towards the light.
Nicole R wrote: "And, I am trying not to forget to celebrate her amazing life. She was quite simply a once in a lifetime figure. I don’t want the politics of the day to completely overshadow that."Absolutely. I think we need to think of what she was all about and her legacy, in a kind of moment of silence.
I wish everyone would do that Trump, McConnell and Graham included.
As horrible as everything seems I feel that we have to remain positive and hang on to any glimmer of hope that we can. I keep telling myself that there are still enough good people around to keep our democracy safe.
Look what I found on FB today:https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3...
Couldn't figure out how to post the pic, maybe someone knows how?
Forgot to add: you can buy prints, just email him info@stacyinnerst.com
annapi wrote: "Look what I found on FB today:https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3...
Couldn't figure out how to post the pic, maybe someone knows how?"
That is a great picture and quote!
I posted it to my news feed.
annapi wrote: "Look what I found on FB today:https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3...
Couldn't figure out how to post the pic, maybe someone knows how?"
Love this!
annapi wrote: "Look what I found on FB today:https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3...
Couldn't figure out how to post the pic, maybe someone knows how?
Forgot to add: you can ..."
Thanks Annapi! I will email her :)
Whoops, sorry for the error (I've corrected it in the previous post) but turns out Stacy Innerst is a he! Gorgeous artwork, and he's illustrated several books: https://www.facebook.com/stace.inners...https://www.stacyinnerst.com/contact
That is wonderful - both the quote and the painting!
annapi wrote: "Couldn't figure out how to post the pic, maybe someone knows how? ..."I guess I figured it out! ... though don't know how to make it smaller.
That's awesome. I finished The Notorious RBG this morning. I recommend it.
Just posted today on FB by a friend of mine in New Zealand showing a quilt depicting RGB. Utterly amazing. Worth a look! I too don't know how to post the picture only but didn't want this to go unseen by so many admirers.https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
MargieD2017 wrote: "Just posted today on FB by a friend of mine in New Zealand showing a quilt depicting RGB. Utterly amazing. Worth a look! I too don't know how to post the picture only but didn't want this to go uns..."Margie, the link leads to an error message "sorry, this content is unavailable right now". I wonder if the settings are set to private?
Oh that is sad. I have the image but don't know how to share it. I could post it on facebook and see if that link works I guess. OK... going to try it.. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
That works, Margie! And what a gorgeous quilt!
MargieD2017 wrote: "Oh that is sad. I have the image but don't know how to share it. I could post it on facebook and see if that link works I guess. OK... going to try it.. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1......"
Margie, that is an awesome quilt. I shared it on facebook. Do you know who made it?
l think she must have fought very hard to hang on as long as possible this year, knowing what was at stake for the balance of the Supreme Court.