We have seen many laughable rationalizations for upholding bans on marriage equality over the years, and especially in the last few months before the Supreme Court rules, once and for all, that those bans are not constitutional.
Basically, yeah. I don't think the lawyers themselves think that way, but they know that the swing vote or votes (because Roberts seems conscious of his legacy, how he will be remembered, he's bkind of a swing too) do. So bringing that up would only resonate with the justices you already have on your side. So they focus on concepts Kennedy likes, like "dignity" and don't challenge the poor historical understanding.
Strategy. For that very same strategic reason, I will refrain from noting that Robert's legacy will still put him neck-and-neck with Taney. Don't tell him, OK?
Wonkette can't scream. It's a blog.
Because recognizing a relationship is the same as controlling it? I think that's how the "logic" goes.
Basically, yeah. I don't think the lawyers themselves think that way, but they know that the swing vote or votes (because Roberts seems conscious of his legacy, how he will be remembered, he's bkind of a swing too) do. So bringing that up would only resonate with the justices you already have on your side. So they focus on concepts Kennedy likes, like "dignity" and don't challenge the poor historical understanding.
A few elements after dumfucqium.
Christians insist that gay people can only have extramarital sex? Yeah, that's consistent.
... a disco ball would last longer, and be much more fabulous.
Oh yeah, Wonkette. Too seriously. That'll fly, champ.
Hee, hee, I thought they said oral unguents, aka Santorums.
Strategy. For that very same strategic reason, I will refrain from noting that Robert's legacy will still put him neck-and-neck with Taney. Don't tell him, OK?
This is COMING!!1!11one!
How about the front seat? Of a Ford Pinto? In my parents' driveway?
Okay, now you're just being silly.
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Which is their motivation for every single bit of their bigotry, against, well, everything.
It's OK with Pat Robertson if it's just the one time and he was drunk.
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