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After Tampa residents voted out anti-abortion crank judge, Ron DeSantis appoints him to higher court

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by gator_lawyer, Dec 21, 2022.

  1. gator_lawyer

    gator_lawyer VIP Member

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    Never underestimate the capacity of certain people to fail upwards. The trial judge, Jared Smith, made a ridiculous ruling in order to deny an abortion to a minor, was reversed by the Republican-dominated appellate court, and then voters ousted him from office. During his campaign, Smith stood by while his wife made anti-Semitic comments about his Jewish opponent while campaigning at a church.

    Following his loss, he applied for an opening with the newly created Sixth District Court of Appeal. Ron DeSantis decided Smith deserved a promotion, I guess.
    DeSantis appoints ousted Hillsborough judge to new appeals court
    Judge who denied Florida teen an abortion citing grades loses reelection
    Accusations fly in Hillsborough County judicial race
     
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  2. duggers_dad

    duggers_dad GC Hall of Fame

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    So you say this judge was averse to baby-killing ?
     
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  3. G8tas

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    Is that really what you got out of that entire post and article?
     
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  4. dangolegators

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    In MAGA land unqualified quacks are in high demand.
     
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  5. G8trGr8t

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    These decisions will not serve him well if he ever does get to the general election. I just fear that the dems aren't bright enough to be able to capitalize on it

    After reading more, a person like this has no business being in a position of authority anywhere, let alone a judge. Sadly, this is indicative of DeS criteria for qualifications, does the person support me and tell me what I want to hear. Much like DT, blind loyalty seems to be the overriding criteria
     
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  6. gator_lawyer

    gator_lawyer VIP Member

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    As a general rule, I ignore the "viruses aren't real" guy. No reason to waste bandwidth on an unserious person.
     
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  7. BigCypressGator1981

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    Don’t engage
     
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  8. tilly

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    I have other issues with this judge, but him being pro baby isnt one of them
     
  9. mrhansduck

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    Smith ruled against a 17-year-old seeking an abortion without parental consent, citing her C-average grades, courtroom demeanor and lack of proof of maturity. An appeals court overturned the ruling, saying he had misinterpreted evidence.

    I am reading this as saying the Judge would have approved the abortion if she were getting Bs in school?
     
  10. G8tas

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    His ruling wasn't based on being pro baby
     
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  11. G8tas

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    She's not mature enough to have an abortion but she's mature enough to raise a child?
     
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  12. G8trGr8t

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    the bigger issue is DeS criteria for being qualified for any position which he has control over. He only cares about blind loyalty to him, much like DT. Does that concern you?
     
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  13. Trickster

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    That he appointed a man the voters rejected shows DeSantis could couldn’t care less about voters he doesn’t agree with. That’s a dangerous characteristic in a leader.
     
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  14. tampajack1

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    In other words, the kid was so immature that she should be raising a child.
     
  15. tampajack1

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    I just said the same thing. I didn’t see your post.