Hey guys,

Lets check out new dates & history! Like 9-21, again I'm heading up north again, won't be able to post!!

1823 Joseph Smith Starts the Mormon Church when he sees a Angel!? What say you about the Mormons??

1931 England goes off the Gold standard! How did this effect the worlds economy back then!? Comments?

1950 comedian Bill Murray is born! Personally I think he's 1 of the best at his trade!? What is your fav. BM movie? I really liked, "What about Bob"!! ☺

1981 Belize becomes independent from GB! How & why did this happen?? Anyone?

9-22 events!??

1609 Moors driven out of Spain! Why didn't Muslims & Catholics get along back then? How's it going today?? Comments?

1692 the last of the Salem Witch Trials! How could they really believe in witches at this time!? Anyone??

1776 Nathan Hale a US officer executed by the British! He said I only regret that I have only 1 life to give to my country! He then became an immortal hero to the US cause! Why did the Brits kill such a brave man? Anyone??

1980 War between Iraq, & Iran begins! Just who was the bad guy in this war!?? What say you??

2002 the beginning of banning Fox Hunting in Great Britain! What was wrong with A bunch of royal rich dudes killing foxes!?? Comments?

On 9-23 first day of Fall! check these out! Comments?

1779 off the British Coast US naval officer, John Paul Jones sinks the enemy ship Serapis! becoming an American hero! What say you?

1806 Lewis & Clarke return from mapping the new Louisiana Purchase! How accurate were they? One of them died controversial, soon afterwards? Who & what happened?? BTW were They were fair to the British?? Anyone?

1862 Otto Von Bismarck comes to power! Was he an aggressive war leader!? Was this the beginning of a military based government in Germany!? Anyone?

1949 Rocker Bruce Springsteen was born! Was he really the Boss!? What of Elvis, he was the King after all!!? & others? Anyone??

& finally today 9-24 these events! Please comment on any!??

1960 1st Nuclear power sub, the USS Enterprise is launched! Does she still serve? Anyone on her history??

2015 thousands of pilgrims died in Mecca! How could this possibly happen in a religious place!? Anyone??

Now I go to all the trouble to post such a huge thread, please comment on as many events that interests you!?

Regards,
MD

BTW please continue your discussion on today's British Monarchy??

1960 1st Nuclear power sub, the USS Enterprise is launched! Does she still serve? Anyone on her history??

Regards,
MD

Wow sorry I put that Supreme Court topic in this thread. It can lead to one sided politics which leads to divisiveness. Of one side or the other?

Just let it go,

Peace,
MD.

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Oh boy, not sure I should go here, but the bias of Supreme Court Justice selections is of course biased, biased against the political hackery of liberalism/political activism attempting to write laws and/or alter them in the Supreme Court versus ensuring adherence, lawfully to laws already established which is the purpose of the Supreme Court.

This bias you mention George comes from left leaning media, news and political establishments hell bent on forcing the US republican government to bend over and take all that they wish to dish out; apologies if that is a crude explanation but, it's true. This quote clearly states the role of the Supreme Court:

The Supreme Court plays a very important role in our constitutional system of government. First, as the highest court in the land, it is the court of last resort for those looking for justice. Second, due to its power of judicial review, it plays an essential role in ensuring that each branch of government recognizes the limits of its own power. Third, it protects civil rights and liberties by striking down laws that violate the Constitution. Finally, it sets appropriate limits on democratic government by ensuring that popular majorities cannot pass laws that harm and/or take undue advantage of unpopular minorities. In essence, it serves to ensure that the changing views of a majority do not undermine the fundamental values common to all Americans, i.e., freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and due process of law.

The Supreme Court and its Chief and Associate Justices are entrenched for life if they so choose to stay that long; in many instances throughout US history, a justices' stay has been predicated on politics; see Ginsburg and how the left absolutely lost their minds when she bailed out on them, plus there are many other such "adjournments" of which I believe during the US Civil War there is a similar situation but I am going off what I believe versus what I know regarding that matter, or maybe what I think I know.
"various Acts of Congress have altered the number of seats on the Supreme Court, from a low of five to a high of 10. Shortly after the Civil War, the number of seats on the Court was fixed at nine. Today there is one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices of the United States Supreme Court."

When President Trump held office, the left, such as the Washington Post you cited were frothing at the mouth and brain, this is when the battle calls for increasing the size of associates started again but to do so in favor of the left. Anyone who believes that it was meant to be "fair and balanced" is not naive but is either a leftie or disingenuous, at best.

Personally for me, the phrase, "Constitutional Judge" rings loud, clear and appropriate; naturally it is another mater if that judge or judges actually adhere to the principals of such but, the application of a "Living Constitutional Judge" allows for manipulation of the law to fit a political agenda. IMHO, this is winging it and that must be avoided at all costs as the example of winging it we see nearly everyday in the House and Senate; and that demonstrates the strength of the Supreme Court and American Republicanism, no one branch has or can have absolute authority.

The wax and wane of associates on the court pleases then displeases, much like the US Presidency but unlike the Representatives and Senators in the House. The Supreme Court works well, so long as the associates ensure the law is adhered to while avoiding or altering law while ensuring written/enacted laws, etc., do not violate laws already in place or the rights of.


Dan

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That's rather sad, MD. I simple discussion of the selection process should not be overly contentious. I understand Dan's concerns but that is not what I wanted to address. My focus was the ways in which we can select our judiciary so as to assure that they remain fully independent of the executive and the legislature.

We seem to be avoiding almost any and all topics with a bit of meat in them.

Cheers,

George

1776 Nathan Hale a US officer executed by the British! He said I only regret that I have only 1 life to give to my country! He then became an immortal hero to the US cause! Why did the Brits kill such a brave man? Anyone??

“Washington did not really outfight the British. He simply out-spied us.”

Dan, I read your response with interest, especially the part about the function of the Supreme Court (I put it in bold letter). I don't understand how something like the abortion laws comes under their gaze. And no, I do not wish to get into a discussion of abortion rights, only why the SC would take up and examine a law like Roe v Wade which seems address a health care issue to me. Why wouldn't the court simply refuse to hear it?

Why are the members of your SC so high profile? We have a Supreme Court too. It has made many important decisions especially since the patriation of the constitution but I daresay that many Canadians would be hard pressed to name one of the justices on the court. I think that the reason is that the selection process is low key, seems thorough and fair and most importantly the process is at arm's length from the executive and the legislature, albeit the PM does make the final decision. Left or right, conservative or liberal, these are not considerations in our selection process. We presume middle of the road judgements by our justices.

Cheers,

"1960 1st Nuclear power sub, the USS Nautilus is launched! Does she still serve? Anyone on her history??"

Adm. Hyman D. Rickover created the US nuclear submarine program. It's probably more valuable to research him than the sub. The Nautilus Museum is worth a detour, of course. [Read More]

1918 the Allies attack the Hindenburg line, who carry the day? & what effect on WWI will it have!? Anyone?

Australian, British, French and American forces participated in the attack on the line, which began with a three-day bombardment, using 1,637 guns along a 10,000-yard-long front (in the last 24 hours alone, the British artillery fired almost a million shells). After first capturing the St. Quentin Canal, the Allies successfully breached the Hindenburg Line on September 29.

Today [Sept 27] in World History, the Battle of Hastings, 1066 William & the Normans invade England, this will change England substantially!? What say you? Comments?

1781 the Americans, & French are about to trap Cornwallis at Yorktown! Could they the Patriots have won without the aid of the French? Comments, anyone??

1906 the US occupies Cuba, if they the US, were so imperialistic, why did they give it back right away to the Cubans?? What say you?

"I.-That the government of Cuba shall never enter into any treaty or other compact with any foreign power or powers which will impair or tend to impair the independence of Cuba nor in any manner authorize or permit any foreign power or powers to obtain by colonization or for military or naval purposes or otherwise, lodgement in or control over any portion of said island."

"II. That said government shall not assume or contract any public debt, to pay the interest upon which, and to make reasonable sinking fund provision for the ultimate discharge of which, the ordinary revenues of the island, after defraying the current expenses of government shall be inadequate."

"III. That the government of Cuba consents that the United States may exercise the right to intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence, the maintenance of a government adequate for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty, and for discharging the obligations with respect to Cuba imposed by the treaty of Paris on the United States, now to be assumed and undertaken by the government of Cuba."

"IV. That all Acts of the United States in Cuba during its military occupancy thereof are ratified and validated, and all lawful rights acquired thereunder shall be maintained and protected."

"V. That the government of Cuba will execute, and as far as necessary extend, the plans already devised or other plans to be mutually agreed upon, for the sanitation of the cities of the island, to the end that a recurrence of epidemic and infectious diseases may be prevented, thereby assuring protection to the people and commerce of Cuba, as well as to the commerce of the southern ports of the United States and the people residing therein."

"VI. That the Isle of Pines shall be omitted from the proposed constitutional boundaries of Cuba, the title thereto being left to future adjustment by treaty."

"VII. That to enable the United States to maintain the independence of Cuba, and to protect the people thereof, as well as for its own defense, the government of Cuba will sell or lease to the United States lands necessary for coaling or naval stations at certain specified points to be agreed upon with the President of the United States."

"VIII. That by way of further assurance the government of Cuba will embody the foregoing provisions in a permanent treaty with the United States."

The U.S.-Cuba Reciprocal Commercial Convention, signed in December, concedes a 20 percent reduction to Cuban agricultural products entering the U.S. market in exchange for reductions between 20 to 40 percent on U.S. imports to Cuba.

1938 Neville Chamberlain. Holds peace agreement, saying we have peace in our time! With Hitler, how could he be so wrong!??