OnionAhaiReborn Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 When Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died 11 days ago at a West Texas ranch, he was among high-ranking members of an exclusive fraternity for hunters called the International Order of St. Hubertus, an Austrian society that dates back to the 1600s. After Scalia’s death Feb. 13, the names of the 35 other guests at the remote resort, along with details about Scalia’s connection to the hunters, have remained largely unknown. A review of public records shows that some of the men who were with Scalia at the ranch are connected through the International Order of St. Hubertus, whose members gathered at least once before at the same ranch for a celebratory weekend. Members of the worldwide, male-only society wear dark-green robesemblazoned with a large cross and the motto “Deum Diligite Animalia Diligentes,” which means “Honoring God by honoring His creatures,” according to the group’s website. Some hold titles, such as Grand Master, Prior and Knight Grand Officer. The Order’s name is in honor of Hubert, the patron saint of hunters and fishermen. Cibolo Creek Ranch owner John Poindexter and C. Allen Foster, a prominent Washington lawyer who traveled to the ranch with Scalia by private plane, hold leadership positions within the Order. It is unclear what, if any, official association Scalia had with the group. This shit could be the plot for True Detective season 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceluby Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 5 minutes ago, OnionAhaiReborn said: This shit could be the plot for True Detective season 3! And would be a HUGE step up from the last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanteGabriel Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Hereward said: A ragged house, long bereft of lordship. That's the sickest and snootiest burn I've ever seen. Well done. Or, since you're British: not too bad. ETA: I now realize that was a line from Lord of the Rings, but still, credit is deserved for deploying it so appropriately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 1 hour ago, DanteGabriel said: I dunno if anyone was paying much attention to the questions round Scalia's death about the very exclusive and mysterious resort where Scalia died, where apparently he and the other guests were staying for free, but Washington Post reporters have dug up some information and it's taken a turn that is simultaneously weird, sad, and not that surprising: Here's my favorite part: Oh yes, they opened their first chapter in the US through the Bohemian Grove association, just in case we hadn't checked off all the boxes yet. What is it about rich old white guys and their need to pretend that they're medieval knights? If I were writing a satirical secret society, I'd think naming the founder "Count Franz Anton von Sporck" might be a little too on the nose. Not to mention "honoring God by honoring his creatures" seems to mostly involve shooting birds sprung out of boxes. Like skeet shooting, but with blood! Isn't that the place with the giant owl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 9 hours ago, Shryke said: RE: The SCOTUS nomination http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/republicans-are-breaking-the-senate The GOP appears so far to be refusing to engage in the process of replacing Scalia in any way what so ever. The editorialising below: I suspect, frankly, that the GOP is paralysed with fear and indecision at this point. They have no idea how to proceed on this issue other then stall, stall, stall and gamble on lasting till a gamble on a win in November. They are starring down the barrel of a gun labelled "loosing control of the Supreme Court" and have no idea how to win this battle beyond a long-shot at the presidency. So they do nothing. Stick with the plan. So much for the precedent argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokisnow Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 When liberals are fucking awful: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-tiny-houses-seized-20160224-story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordfish Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 1 hour ago, lokisnow said: When liberals are fucking awful: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-tiny-houses-seized-20160224-story.html I think the natural progression here is that since a disproportionate number of the homeless are minorities, this proves that the council is stocked with racists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 7 minutes ago, Swordfish said: I think the natural progression here is that since a disproportionate number of the homeless are minorities, this proves that the council is stocked with racists? Assuming the bolded is true, I think the more accurate description would be that the council is certainly executing a racist policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordfish Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Just now, larrytheimp said: Assuming the bolded is true, I think the more accurate description would be that the council is certainly executing a racist policy. Which pretty much makes them racists, yes? Why else would someone execute a racist policy, if not because of racism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudguard Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sandoval has already taken himself out of consideration. I think that was a smart move for Sandoval. He was never going to be actually nominated, so there was no upside to remain in consideration and let himself be raked over the coals by both parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerenthaClone Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 13 minutes ago, Swordfish said: Which pretty much makes them racists, yes? Why else would someone execute a racist policy, if not because of racism? Ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigima Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 17 minutes ago, Mudguard said: Sandoval has already taken himself out of consideration. I think that was a smart move for Sandoval. He was never going to be actually nominated, so there was no upside to remain in consideration and let himself be raked over the coals by both parties. Makes sense, really. Interested, and willing to take the beating for it, but not willing to be a sacrificial lamb. Can't say I blame him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 33 minutes ago, Inigima said: Makes sense, really. Interested, and willing to take the beating for it, but not willing to be a sacrificial lamb. Can't say I blame him. Plus it would mean he would never be nominated again. I don't think there are many examples of SCJs who were rejected once then nominated again and approved later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartIheartTesla Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I'm sure Harry Reid merely postulated him as a trial balloon, and he has something more devious planned for the days ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Free history lesson, per NPR. There have been 5 SCJ nominations in the first quarter of a president's last year in office. All 5 were confirmed. Also, there has never been a SCJ nomination (that wasn't subsequently withdrawn) that has been told they will not be considered at all by the Senate. http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2016-02-25/what-an-eight-member-supreme-court-could-mean-for-key-cases-still-to-be-decided-this-year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 13 minutes ago, IheartIheartTesla said: I'm sure President Obama merely postulated him as a trial balloon, and he has something more devious planned for the days ahead. FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordfish Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 1 hour ago, MerenthaClone said: Ignorance. Impossible. Racism is the obvious and only choice when it comes to these situations. There are probably some sexist overtones as well here that i just haven't considered, so i'll go ahead and pre emptively call the council members sexist as well, just to cover my bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martell Spy Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Quote I'm sure Harry Reid merely postulated him as a trial balloon, and he has something more devious planned for the days ahead. Yeah, I read that he was behind it. He's getting some serious GOP trolling done before he leaves. He also just went after Romney for his Trump tax comments. What is it about old, rich conservatives and shooting helpless quails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 On February 19, 2016 at 11:17 PM, Ormond said: Bah, quote bug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 2 hours ago, Swordfish said: Impossible. Racism is the obvious and only choice when it comes to these situations. There are probably some sexist overtones as well here that i just haven't considered, so i'll go ahead and pre emptively call the council members sexist as well, just to cover my bases. Frankly, we just don't have all the information here. You're all jumping to conclusions. It's too early to make that kind of judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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