[LOCKED] OT: Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Dies of Natural Causes while on Hunting Trip in Texas
He was on a hunting trip in West Texas. He complained of not feeling well Friday evening. It is reported that he passed in his sleep.
Edit: Folks, don't think it needs to be said, but let's remember to avoid the politics. Just wanted to post the news as it's current events and sometimes I first get news from you guys while refreshing the site.
MOD EDIT - a couple people are starting to say things which could lead down the path of politics, so we'll lock it here. I know I'll get flack for this, and if you disagree, you can always find me on Twitter if you've got it and we can talk. - LSA
February 13th, 2016 at 7:18 PM ^
February 13th, 2016 at 7:43 PM ^
Seriously, did you think about that before you posted it?
At the very, very least it shows that you are woefully uninformed and as such your political positions should be taken with a substantial grain of salt.
February 13th, 2016 at 7:38 PM ^
I'm a bit surprised at how appalled people are that you didn't know his name. I know who he was and have to say it didn't make an ounce of difference in my life.
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February 13th, 2016 at 5:43 PM ^
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February 13th, 2016 at 5:29 PM ^
Important news I wish we could talk about. However, this will never end well....way too political. When dealing with Supreme Court Justices, I really wish it wasn't politcal.
February 13th, 2016 at 6:22 PM ^
You can not get any more political than discussing Supreme Court Justices.
They impact every hot-button issue there is that divides people, often violently so.
NSFMGoBlog.
February 13th, 2016 at 5:31 PM ^
Sad for anyone to pass away like that
February 13th, 2016 at 7:40 PM ^
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February 13th, 2016 at 5:31 PM ^
the next supreme court appointee is a big deal right now, I just want someone fair and competent, maybe a U-M grad!
RIP Justice Scalia.
February 13th, 2016 at 5:39 PM ^
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February 13th, 2016 at 5:45 PM ^
good question, Harbaugh would approve
February 13th, 2016 at 6:01 PM ^
Per her Wiki page, she went to American University then New York Law School. She was appointed to the criminal court in New York by Ed Koch actually, and even more interesting, supposedly makes over $100,000 per episode of her show. All that aside, however, I can't imagine Jim Harbaugh turning this potential appointment down - I do agree there.
February 13th, 2016 at 5:32 PM ^
February 13th, 2016 at 5:32 PM ^
Rest in peace Justice Scalia. Condolences to his family.
There should be nothing else to say here. This is MgoBlog, not a political forum.
February 13th, 2016 at 5:33 PM ^
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February 13th, 2016 at 6:30 PM ^
might enter into the world of real news here, because politics, justice and other related issues never come up or are even paranthetically discussed. Sometimes certain news breaks the grip of the Michigan sports agenda. The fact that this happens and people want to discuss it, doesn't mean that your interests are being denied or challenged.
You don't have to read or participate. What's the point of having an open forum if can't comment on current events. I can't understand this.
February 13th, 2016 at 5:33 PM ^
February 13th, 2016 at 5:53 PM ^
This is absolutely a political thread, as the president nominates justices to the court. Review past nominations, and you'll see how political affiliations are very much a part of this....like always.
February 13th, 2016 at 5:34 PM ^
February 13th, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^
February 13th, 2016 at 5:36 PM ^
Sounds like he was found in his room by someone associated with the ranch he was staying at. Headlines make it seem like he was found dead after he had been out hunting.
February 13th, 2016 at 5:36 PM ^
This is huge news. Will agree reluctantly that it cannot be discussed well on this board just because. But still, this has huge repercussions for the court, for the future, for Obama in nominating a new justice. Just read an article on age of justices, and how Ginsburg is 82. Inevitably, at some point, age affects how sharp you are.
February 13th, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^
I highly doubt Obama will be the president to pick his replacement.
February 13th, 2016 at 6:27 PM ^
How long does the process of nominating and confirmation take? I thought it was possible this could happen inside of the next 11 months, which would allow Obama to do so. If they try, but don't get confirmation, does the next President have the option to start from scratch with a different nominee?
February 13th, 2016 at 6:33 PM ^
February 13th, 2016 at 6:23 PM ^
She's been on campus in Ann Arbor recently, and the reports certainly do not bear that suggestion out. (AFAIK, she seems to think she'll retire soon, but not because of cognitive deficits.)
February 13th, 2016 at 6:37 PM ^
I know nothing about Ginsburg's cognitive abilities. I simply read an article on the topic, and it commented on her, among others. Here is the most relevant quote:
That the two oldest justices, Ginsburg and Scalia, represent opposite poles of the ideological spectrum is a happy accident, as calls for reform must have a nonpartisan hue. Although neither has had a confirmed episode of cognitive decline, they're both putting themselves in the way of embarrassment. Ginsburg fell asleep during the State of the Union (twice), the papal address and even during an oral argument; she also speaks about pending cases, which, if not a sign that she's forgotten the rules, is an indication that she's beyond respecting them.
Here's the link, but it is a paywalled commentary from the Chicago Trib. It was originally published on Feb. 2 with the title, "Ruling Senility out on the Bench." The author is David J. Garrow, a professor of law and history at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
LINK: Four Supreme Court Justices are older than 75. Is that a problem?
February 13th, 2016 at 6:46 PM ^
February 13th, 2016 at 6:57 PM ^
You're correct . . . I don't follow it that closely. I tend to read my local paper (Trib) in which the original commentary was found. And yes, a couple of glasses of wine, with digesting a fine meal, and listening to a long and tedious and simplistic address, would be enough to put virtually anyone asleep. You need coffee instead of wine to make it through something like that.
February 13th, 2016 at 5:36 PM ^
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February 13th, 2016 at 5:48 PM ^
I regret not trying to go hear him speak when he was on Campus a decade ago.
February 13th, 2016 at 6:02 PM ^
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February 13th, 2016 at 6:09 PM ^
February 13th, 2016 at 5:36 PM ^
I would be surprised if his replacement is not Sri Srinivasan.
February 13th, 2016 at 5:38 PM ^
February 13th, 2016 at 5:41 PM ^
Um, why not? There's nothing inflammatory about considering who might be the next justice.
February 13th, 2016 at 5:51 PM ^
Kamala Harris, bro
February 13th, 2016 at 7:18 PM ^
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February 13th, 2016 at 5:39 PM ^
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February 13th, 2016 at 6:07 PM ^
Why did you post this? To show us how much of a brute Anthony Jeselnik is?
February 13th, 2016 at 6:19 PM ^
February 13th, 2016 at 5:44 PM ^
How long do they have to confirm a Justice?
February 13th, 2016 at 5:49 PM ^
Technically, they could stall indefinitely, but to wait until after the election would be unprecendented.