YoloinOhio Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) She was as tough as she was accomplished. RIP We should all wish for a life as fully lived. . Edited September 19, 2020 by Augie 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 RIP (p.s. this is gonna be ugly) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Man she really hung in there. Tough lady that will be an example to young women everywhere. RIP 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 RBG was a story that was the American dream but took a lot of perseverance on her part. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Didn’t much care for her as an ideologue, but I appreciate what she accomplished in her storied career. RIP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 RIP A greet woman with many accomplishments 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 46 minutes ago, KD in CA said: RIP (p.s. this is gonna be ugly) Hopefully this can be more about remembering the person and her contributions and PPP can be for the fight to replace her, which I understand 7 weeks before a contentious election is going to be ... something. But, her family deserves some time before that all takes off imo 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 She had a good run. It was just said at the end with all of the issues being on public display. She was a tough bird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Awful and surprising news, even knowing that she was ill. Rest In Peace Justice Ginsburg. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) This is incredibly stunning and sad news. She was my hero! Such a stalwart champion for equality in this country. The movie "On the Basis of Sex" captured her early life and career when she argued a gender discrimination tax case. The plaintiff was a male bachelor who wasn't allowed to take a tax deduction for care-giver expenses because he was a single man. Her career had so many roadblocks because of her gender. She channeled her energy and efforts to insuring fairness for all regardless of gender. A huge loss to our justice system. Edited September 19, 2020 by jkeerie 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 On Rosh Hashanah, too. 🙁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 38 minutes ago, snafu said: Awful and surprising news, even knowing that she was ill. Rest In Peace Justice Ginsburg. Not surprising. Not being morbid, just a realist. I'm surprised she hung on this long with the pancreatic cancer and other problems. I said last year she should have retired and spent the tike she had left with her loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Wacka said: Not surprising. Not being morbid, just a realist. I'm surprised she hung on this long with the pancreatic cancer and other problems. I said last year she should have retired and spent the tike she had left with her loved ones. I get it, but when I found out my jaw still dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 RIP to the second toughest woman on the planet. {Toughest was my great aunt, who beat back cancer twice, was hit by a mail truck at 92 -- and lived another four years}. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 2020 has become the worst year for this country in my lifetime. 😔 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 minute ago, PastaJoe said: 2020 has become the worst year for this country in my lifetime. 😔 amen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 these Supremes really hang on till the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, stuvian said: these Supremes really hang on till the end Comes with the job. A lot at stake in that position. Edited September 19, 2020 by RaoulDuke79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 This sucks on so many levels. RIP, RBG. 💔 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Rest in Peace, Ruth... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 It's difficult imagining the surprise she must have felt last night as she met the actual judge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Big loss. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda Triangle Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Rest In Power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) How sad. What an amazing woman she was. baruch dayan haemet. May her memory be a blessing. Edited September 19, 2020 by BillsFan4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 If you'd like to discuss the political implications of this, take it to PPP. It does not belong anywhere else. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Truly a ground-breaking woman who epitomized the very best attributes of mankind. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Simon said: If you'd like to discuss the political implications of this, take it to PPP. It does not belong anywhere else. Definitely coming at this one from a non-confrontational angle and genuinely curious (and not sure the right way to approach broaching the subject) it feels like the decision to let PPP be more or less unmoderated is possibly running its course as society evolves. We are at a crossroads where politics is interweaving more and more of our every day discussions and there are plenty of folks here i would love to discuss this topic with, but have no desire to go subject myself to PPP. i know the hands off policy was created quite some time back and curious about the prospect of its revisiting through the years. that we have a cornerstone major American news story that can’t be discussed on the any topic goes board that is moderated and civil because it’s political but the political board means you have to subject yourself to abuses is disappointing. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 RIP Condolences to her family and her friends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 22 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Definitely coming at this one from a non-confrontational angle and genuinely curious (and not sure the right way to approach broaching the subject) it feels like the decision to let PPP be more or less unmoderated is possibly running its course as society evolves. We are at a crossroads where politics is interweaving more and more of our every day discussions and there are plenty of folks here i would love to discuss this topic with, but have no desire to go subject myself to PPP. i know the hands off policy was created quite some time back and curious about the prospect of its revisiting through the years. that we have a cornerstone major American news story that can’t be discussed on the any topic goes board that is moderated and civil because it’s political but the political board means you have to subject yourself to abuses is disappointing. I was a pretty well respected member of the BBMB, because of my former affiliation with the organization and my identity being known personally by Chris, Billsmod and Robin (Wyo). I’ll attest that while ppp isn’t perfect, it is absolutely more civil than many other forums of similar nature. I think the most important aspect to remember is that while people are passionate, opposite viewpoints can be held without ugliness. Aside from a large group of trolls which comprise my ignore list, I’ve found that great conversations can and do transpire from all sides of the political forum. Again, it’s not perfect, but if you can summon the respect for those who aren’t looking for trouble (but have an opposing view), you’ll be fine. But if someone goes in... 1. assuming their viewpoint is paramount 2. Insulting others on the basis of their viewpoints 3. Entertaining trolls 4. Affirming that those opposed to your viewpoints are “evil” 5. Spamming 6. Professing a love for wings dipped in ranch (gross!!!). then yes. PPP isn’t for you. It’s like any Twitter comment section. You’re going to find ugly. Rise above it; don’t become it. And for the love of sweet children’s laughter, use your ignore feature!!!! 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 44 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Definitely coming at this one from a non-confrontational angle and genuinely curious (and not sure the right way to approach broaching the subject) it feels like the decision to let PPP be more or less unmoderated is possibly running its course as society evolves. We are at a crossroads where politics is interweaving more and more of our every day discussions and there are plenty of folks here i would love to discuss this topic with, but have no desire to go subject myself to PPP. i know the hands off policy was created quite some time back and curious about the prospect of its revisiting through the years. that we have a cornerstone major American news story that can’t be discussed on the any topic goes board that is moderated and civil because it’s political but the political board means you have to subject yourself to abuses is disappointing. It's definitely a subject that SDS and the mods have been poring over for some time in search of a solution. We clearly haven't found it yet, whether that's because we haven't struck upon it yet or whether no perfect solution exists is debatable in itself. From my perspective, this board remains civil precisely because it remains free of politics and I'd like to see that standard maintained. As for moderating PPP, the difficulty of finding a moderator who is both neutral and masochistic enough to take on that task is nigh impossible. I have no desire to subject myself to that abuse nor would I ask anybody else to do so at this point in our country's de-evolution. Our society has become so divided by our politicians, our media and our people that it may not be feasible to even have a political discussion that remains civil. If that's the case, then a civil PPP board is a pipe dream, moderated or not. We'll keep hashing it out among the mods in hopes that a reasonable solution presents itself. In the meantime, I would second the suggestion from DFT that the ignore feature is a very valuable tool if used wisely. Fwiw, that will be my only comment on the subject here as I have no desire to take a thread about such a well-respected woman off the rails. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Shame on me for also not stating the obvious... RIP Ruth. The only thing more tremendous than your loss is your legacy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoshin Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 She was a titan of a human and a model of dignity and decency. I loved reading about her close friendship with Scalia in a few Scalia bios. RE PPP, there’s a thread about its positive contributions to TBD over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIrvine Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 May she now Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobilz Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 RIP. Could 2020 get any more screwed up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER DOT COM Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 RIP RBG One of the last American heroes we’ll ever have IMO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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