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Originally Posted by Ustwo
I just hope its a justice that understands the concept of private property.
Aka a conservative, federalist type of judge as they seem to be the only ones who do.
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The 5/4 decision by the Supremes on eminent domain would seem to knock that reasoning as an overly optimistic selection criteria.
I found the discussion regarding how conservative appointees move toward progressive positions interesting but not convincing. Why would a conservative justice feel the need to please the "elitists?" They hold their position for life and for that reason I don't see the need to please anyone. I believe a strict constitutionalist can have a progressive opinion about personal privacy. Does anyone have a better explanation for that drift from right to left?