Iowa's system is more bizarre than that from what I've read. The Governor appoints the supreme court justices, and then the people get to validate them after their first term or some bizarre shit.
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So the republicans don't have a veto proof majority, so either obama will have to compromise or were gonna see a shut down government. Do you think republicans as a block are willing to hold the budget hostage over gay rights and abortion issues?
Absolutely. They did shit like that last time, and while they have a slightly bigger House majority now, they have seven fewer votes in the Senate.
Iowa's system is more bizarre than that from what I've read. The Governor appoints the supreme court justices, and then the people get to validate them after their first term or some bizarre shit.
That's how it works here in Florida. Take that as you will.
Iowa's system is more bizarre than that from what I've read. The Governor appoints the supreme court justices, and then the people get to validate them after their first term or some bizarre shit.
That's how it works here in Florida. Take that as you will.
I take it disapprovingly.
The elections did turn up some encouraging results at state level, Hawaii might actually get to pass it's civil partnership bill now.
Iowa's system is more bizarre than that from what I've read. The Governor appoints the supreme court justices, and then the people get to validate them after their first term or some bizarre shit.
That's how it works here in Florida. Take that as you will.
CA must have something similar because our ballot just lists a bunch of judges and we get to choose 'yes' or 'no' with no information about them.
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Iowa's system is more bizarre than that from what I've read. The Governor appoints the supreme court justices, and then the people get to validate them after their first term or some bizarre shit.
That's how it works here in Florida. Take that as you will.
CA must have something similar because our ballot just lists a bunch of judges and we get to choose 'yes' or 'no' with no information about them.
Oh yeah, that's always fun.
I vote no all the time. I mean fuck, I know nothing ABOUT these people!
Iowa's system is more bizarre than that from what I've read. The Governor appoints the supreme court justices, and then the people get to validate them after their first term or some bizarre shit.
That's how it works here in Florida. Take that as you will.
CA must have something similar because our ballot just lists a bunch of judges and we get to choose 'yes' or 'no' with no information about them.
Oh yeah, that's always fun.
I vote no all the time. I mean fuck, I know nothing ABOUT these people!
I just left that part blank. I tried researching them (I voted by mail) but there's almost no record on these people, and there were like 15 of them. I didn't have time to do freaking background checks on then all.
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Iowa's system is more bizarre than that from what I've read. The Governor appoints the supreme court justices, and then the people get to validate them after their first term or some bizarre shit.
That's how it works here in Florida. Take that as you will.
I'm pretty sure its called the Missouri System. They do it in Nebraska as well. Its not as good as just appointing people, but its better than straight election, I'd argue.
Iowa's system is more bizarre than that from what I've read. The Governor appoints the supreme court justices, and then the people get to validate them after their first term or some bizarre shit.
That's how it works here in Florida. Take that as you will.
I was under the understanding that governors typically fill vacancies mid-term because even part-term incumbency is typically sufficient to carry a judicial election.
So my state (Iowa) has just voted in an anti-gay governor.
But even more awesome than that, we just voted out 3 of our supreme court justices (specifically the ones who struck down the law banning gay marriage). I didn't even know we could do that.
Bob Vanderplaats just had his stupid fucking face on TV talking about how it was a "victory for liberty."
How the fuck can taking away specific rights from specific people be defined in anyone's backward-ass mind as 'liberty'? Whose liberty?
I suspect that if the majority of people will vote out those justices, then a majority will probably proceed to pass an amendment. I am really fucking starting to hate these people.
So my state (Iowa) has just voted in an anti-gay governor.
But even more awesome than that, we just voted out 3 of our supreme court justices (specifically the ones who struck down the law banning gay marriage). I didn't even know we could do that.
Bob Vanderplaats just had his stupid fucking face on TV talking about how it was a "victory for liberty."
How the fuck can taking away specific rights from specific people be defined in anyone's backward-ass mind as 'liberty'? Whose liberty?
I suspect that if the majority of people will vote out those justices, then a majority will probably proceed to pass an amendment. I am really fucking starting to hate these people.
Ugh!
As I said before. The outgoing governor gets to appoint the replacement judges.
As for the amendment, I wish you luck if they try it, but I don't see it getting anywhere. After marriage being legal for so long, I doubt they could pull it off.
And please, remember, a majority of people didn't vote out those justices. They just had more people who actually paid attention to the judicial race. Most normal people are going to gloss over the judicial shit, and the NOM assholes were counting on that.
MuddBudd on
There's no plan, there's no race to be run
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
So my state (Iowa) has just voted in an anti-gay governor.
But even more awesome than that, we just voted out 3 of our supreme court justices (specifically the ones who struck down the law banning gay marriage). I didn't even know we could do that.
Bob Vanderplaats just had his stupid fucking face on TV talking about how it was a "victory for liberty."
How the fuck can taking away specific rights from specific people be defined in anyone's backward-ass mind as 'liberty'? Whose liberty?
I suspect that if the majority of people will vote out those justices, then a majority will probably proceed to pass an amendment. I am really fucking starting to hate these people.
Ugh!
As I said before. The outgoing governor gets to appoint the replacement judges.
As for the amendment, I wish you luck if they try it, but I don't see it getting anywhere. After marriage being legal for so long, I doubt they could pull it off.
And please, remember, a majority of people didn't vote out those justices. They just had more people who actually paid attention to the judicial race. Most normal people are going to gloss over the judicial shit, and the NOM assholes were counting on that.
The outgoing governor may get to appoint the justices. Doesn't mean they'll be approved. He may forgo it. Besides, I'm pretty sure that he's the one who signed the anti-marriage bill into law in the first place.
So my state (Iowa) has just voted in an anti-gay governor.
But even more awesome than that, we just voted out 3 of our supreme court justices (specifically the ones who struck down the law banning gay marriage). I didn't even know we could do that.
Bob Vanderplaats just had his stupid fucking face on TV talking about how it was a "victory for liberty."
How the fuck can taking away specific rights from specific people be defined in anyone's backward-ass mind as 'liberty'? Whose liberty?
I suspect that if the majority of people will vote out those justices, then a majority will probably proceed to pass an amendment. I am really fucking starting to hate these people.
Ugh!
Liberty is a buzz word that Republican's have worn out so much that it no longer has any meaning. Bear in mind that this is the party that introduced state surveillance in a bill called the "Patriot Act".
It's bollocks.
And yeah, Iowa is about to get really ugly. You know what the worst thing about it is? NOM, the group behind ousting these judges, has completely disregarded state laws on campaign finance for well over a year now. They're an actual group of criminals, a group of criminals ousting members of the judiciary. What the fuck.
Besides, I'm pretty sure that he's the one who signed the anti-marriage bill into law in the first place.
I googled "chet culver anti-gay" and all I found was a couple of articles on him being glad the anti-marriage amendment failed. And even if he's iffy on the issue, he could reappoint them out of spite.
I presume this thread has heard the news re: California's Attorney General election.
I hadn't, but according to one article I just looked up, it's Harris (D) leading by a slim margin with votes still to be counted; she doesn't want to appeal the decision striking down the gay marriage ban while the other guy does. Any more recent news that I missed?
I presume this thread has heard the news re: California's Attorney General election.
I hadn't, but according to one article I just looked up, it's Harris (D) leading by a slim margin with votes still to be counted; she doesn't want to appeal the decision striking down the gay marriage ban while the other guy does. Any more recent news that I missed?
I presume this thread has heard the news re: California's Attorney General election.
I hadn't, but according to one article I just looked up, it's Harris (D) leading by a slim margin with votes still to be counted; she doesn't want to appeal the decision striking down the gay marriage ban while the other guy does. Any more recent news that I missed?
Nope, that's what I was referring to.
So, looks like the appeal won't happen.
We still don't know, we have to wait for Dec. and see what standing the anti-marriage assholes have. If none, and Harris is in charge, the yes, it's over. At least in CA, for now.
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The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today announced that more openly LGBT candidates won election to public office in the U.S. in 2010 than in any year in America’s history.
At least 106 of the group’s record-breaking 164 endorsed candidates were winners as of Wednesday morning, including Providence, R.I., Mayor David Cicilline (pictured), who will become the fourth openly gay Member of Congress when the House convenes in January.
Victory Fund President and CEO Chuck Wolfe issued the following statement about the group’s success:
“There is no sugar-coating the loss of so many of our straight allies in Congress, but we can be proud that our community continues to expand its voice at all levels of government in America. Out public officials are having a sizable impact on the local, state and national debates about LGBT equality. Increasing their numbers is a vital part of a long-term strategy to change America’s politics and make our country freer and fairer for everyone. We will continue to focus on training committed, qualified candidates, and we will work hard to get them elected to public office.”
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There's no plan, there's no race to be run
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today announced that more openly LGBT candidates won election to public office in the U.S. in 2010 than in any year in America’s history.
At least 106 of the group’s record-breaking 164 endorsed candidates were winners as of Wednesday morning, including Providence, R.I., Mayor David Cicilline (pictured), who will become the fourth openly gay Member of Congress when the House convenes in January.
Victory Fund President and CEO Chuck Wolfe issued the following statement about the group’s success:
“There is no sugar-coating the loss of so many of our straight allies in Congress, but we can be proud that our community continues to expand its voice at all levels of government in America. Out public officials are having a sizable impact on the local, state and national debates about LGBT equality. Increasing their numbers is a vital part of a long-term strategy to change America’s politics and make our country freer and fairer for everyone. We will continue to focus on training committed, qualified candidates, and we will work hard to get them elected to public office.”
Judging by all the past outed homophobes, maybe that headline should say "openly-LGBT candidates."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Wednesday that a critical Defense Department authorization measure that contains a repeal of the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy banning openly gay Americans from serving in the military could possibly be squeezed into a short lame-duck Senate session, but that its ultimate fate will depend on Republican cooperation.
The majority leader said he spoke earlier Wednesday with Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.), and that Levin is "anxious" to get the proposal to a Senate vote when members reconvene on Nov. 15. But Republicans will first have to agree to a procedural process, which could take longer than the Senate is willing to stay in session before Christmas approaches.
to - We're going to end X according to this and only this byzantine legislative process, while ignoring all other possible routes to the same goal!
to - We'll maybe get around to repealing X through that process we were talking about. You know, as long as it doesn't get in the way of my Christmas shopping."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Wednesday that a critical Defense Department authorization measure that contains a repeal of the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy banning openly gay Americans from serving in the military could possibly be squeezed into a short lame-duck Senate session, but that its ultimate fate will depend on Republican cooperation.
The majority leader said he spoke earlier Wednesday with Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.), and that Levin is "anxious" to get the proposal to a Senate vote when members reconvene on Nov. 15. But Republicans will first have to agree to a procedural process, which could take longer than the Senate is willing to stay in session before Christmas approaches.
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That's how it works here in Florida. Take that as you will.
I take it disapprovingly.
The elections did turn up some encouraging results at state level, Hawaii might actually get to pass it's civil partnership bill now.
CA must have something similar because our ballot just lists a bunch of judges and we get to choose 'yes' or 'no' with no information about them.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
Oh yeah, that's always fun.
I vote no all the time. I mean fuck, I know nothing ABOUT these people!
I just left that part blank. I tried researching them (I voted by mail) but there's almost no record on these people, and there were like 15 of them. I didn't have time to do freaking background checks on then all.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UACK93xF-FE
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
Love this. so much.
Thank you Mr Takei. You made my day.
http://www.towleroad.com/2010/11/2010-election-wrap-gop-seizes-control-of-house-dems-keep-senate.html
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
I'm pretty sure its called the Missouri System. They do it in Nebraska as well. Its not as good as just appointing people, but its better than straight election, I'd argue.
The outgoing Democratic governor gets to appoint their replacements.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
I was under the understanding that governors typically fill vacancies mid-term because even part-term incumbency is typically sufficient to carry a judicial election.
But even more awesome than that, we just voted out 3 of our supreme court justices (specifically the ones who struck down the law banning gay marriage). I didn't even know we could do that.
Bob Vanderplaats just had his stupid fucking face on TV talking about how it was a "victory for liberty."
How the fuck can taking away specific rights from specific people be defined in anyone's backward-ass mind as 'liberty'? Whose liberty?
I suspect that if the majority of people will vote out those justices, then a majority will probably proceed to pass an amendment. I am really fucking starting to hate these people.
Ugh!
I keep waiting for him to unleash a tirade of insults, not unlike the final scenes of National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Alas, it doesn't happen.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
As I said before. The outgoing governor gets to appoint the replacement judges.
As for the amendment, I wish you luck if they try it, but I don't see it getting anywhere. After marriage being legal for so long, I doubt they could pull it off.
And please, remember, a majority of people didn't vote out those justices. They just had more people who actually paid attention to the judicial race. Most normal people are going to gloss over the judicial shit, and the NOM assholes were counting on that.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
He's a gent, I doubt it ever will happen.
Now Shatner on the other hand...
The outgoing governor may get to appoint the justices. Doesn't mean they'll be approved. He may forgo it. Besides, I'm pretty sure that he's the one who signed the anti-marriage bill into law in the first place.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
Liberty is a buzz word that Republican's have worn out so much that it no longer has any meaning. Bear in mind that this is the party that introduced state surveillance in a bill called the "Patriot Act".
It's bollocks.
And yeah, Iowa is about to get really ugly. You know what the worst thing about it is? NOM, the group behind ousting these judges, has completely disregarded state laws on campaign finance for well over a year now. They're an actual group of criminals, a group of criminals ousting members of the judiciary. What the fuck.
I'm gonna have to look up NOM now. Maybe I can pass out some fliers or submit an article to our paper detailing their exploits. Fuckers.
Me too.
And she lost a housekeeper.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
Did something change? Last I heard Harris (a gay ally) had won.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
I hadn't, but according to one article I just looked up, it's Harris (D) leading by a slim margin with votes still to be counted; she doesn't want to appeal the decision striking down the gay marriage ban while the other guy does. Any more recent news that I missed?
Nope, that's what I was referring to.
So, looks like the appeal won't happen.
We still don't know, we have to wait for Dec. and see what standing the anti-marriage assholes have. If none, and Harris is in charge, the yes, it's over. At least in CA, for now.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
Record number of LGBT candidates elected to office
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
Judging by all the past outed homophobes, maybe that headline should say "openly-LGBT candidates."
Awesome.
From - We're going to end X!
to - We're going to end X according to this and only this byzantine legislative process, while ignoring all other possible routes to the same goal!
to - We'll maybe get around to repealing X through that process we were talking about. You know, as long as it doesn't get in the way of my Christmas shopping."
to - Vote for us in 2012 and we'll end X.