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Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on Supreme Court, dies at 93
CNBC ^ | 12/01/2023 | Dan Mangan

Posted on 12/01/2023 7:03:37 AM PST by NautiNurse

Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, has died.

O’Connor was 93 years old.

This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.

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To: Dr. Sivana

Bush v. Gore still pisses off the left.


41 posted on 12/01/2023 8:53:18 AM PST by Stravinsky
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To: NautiNurse

Dropping like flies.

Isn’t she the one who talked about “affirmative action is wrong, but let’s let it continue another 25 years ago to make up for the past”. ?


42 posted on 12/01/2023 9:06:33 AM PST by grey_whiskers ( The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: AppyPappy

Same here.


43 posted on 12/01/2023 9:29:16 AM PST by PghBaldy (12/14/12 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: LittleBillyInfidel

Fascinating story!


44 posted on 12/01/2023 9:37:09 AM PST by NautiNurse (🇺🇸)
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To: NautiNurse

I remember seeing where she was being interviewed and she said while she had been interviewed, she was not made aware she was a finalist for the Court seat and was caught completely off guard. She was in her chambers at the Arizona Court of Appeals and her phone rang, she picked it up, and it was President Reagan saying “Hello? Sandra? I’ve decided I’m going to appoint you to the United States Supreme Court if that’s okay with you?” LOL


45 posted on 12/01/2023 9:45:43 AM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: NautiNurse

When Roe v. Wade was challenged during her tenure, she had the chance to reverse it; but she didn’t. Have fun explaining it to “St. Peter”, Ms Justice O’Connor.


46 posted on 12/01/2023 10:06:59 AM PST by Albion Wilde (Either ‘the Deep State destroys America, or we destroy the Deep State.’ --Donald Trump)
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To: erlayman; digger48

There is a form of hospice care for patients who don’t want any further treatment of their terminal illness (but need pain meds, etc) where the nurses will come to your house. So that can be longer term.


47 posted on 12/01/2023 10:10:26 AM PST by Albion Wilde (Either ‘the Deep State destroys America, or we destroy the Deep State.’ --Donald Trump)
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To: NautiNurse

1. Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992): O’Connor voted to uphold the central holding of Roe v. Wade, affirming a woman’s constitutional right to choose to have an abortion.

2. Grutter v. Bollinger (2003): O’Connor supported the University of Michigan Law School’s affirmative action policy, allowing race to be considered as one of many factors in college admissions.

3. Lawrence v. Texas (2003): She voted with the majority to strike down Texas’ anti-sodomy law, decriminalizing consensual homosexual activity.

4. Roper v. Simmons (2005): She voted to prohibit the execution of individuals who were under 18 at the time of their crimes, citing the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

5. Kelo v. City of New London (2005): O’Connor dissented in this case but ultimately, she sided with the liberal wing of the Court, allowing government to use eminent domain for economic development purposes.

6. Hein v. Freedom from Religion Foundation (2007): O’Connor dissented but ultimately, her vote supported the liberal side in this case by denying taxpayers the right to sue the government for allegedly funding religious activities.


48 posted on 12/01/2023 10:17:41 AM PST by MNDude
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To: janetjanet998

This was one of Reagan’s worst possible appointments.


49 posted on 12/01/2023 10:39:26 AM PST by Theodore R. ( )
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To: OVERTIME

So true; that’s why Trump was the better president.


50 posted on 12/01/2023 10:41:52 AM PST by Theodore R. ( )
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To: Albion Wilde

A friends RN wife does that now for Guardian Angels


51 posted on 12/01/2023 10:53:18 AM PST by digger48
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To: NautiNurse

May she Rest in Peace...


52 posted on 12/01/2023 11:18:48 AM PST by nutmeg (FJB)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines
I know! You would think the first woman on the Court was Ginsberg with all the hoopla surrounding her.

According to liberals, Ginsberg WAS the first woman on the Court. They consistently believe their own LIES.

53 posted on 12/01/2023 11:19:59 AM PST by nutmeg (FJB)
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To: janetjanet998

Choosing based on qualifications???? The nerve of some people.


54 posted on 12/01/2023 11:30:03 AM PST by newzjunkey (We need a better Trump than Trump in 2024)
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To: NautiNurse

First cousin of James Wilkey.

https://www.newspapers.com/article/tucson-citizen-wilkey-assessed-jail-term/136104983/

https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/three-men-arrested-major-narcotics-distribution-ring-ties-mexico


55 posted on 12/01/2023 11:53:45 AM PST by Brown Deer
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To: NautiNurse

First Henry, now her.


56 posted on 12/01/2023 12:51:28 PM PST by RetiredArmy (The Bible speaks truth! Don't believe it, you do so at your own peril. You'd better be right!!)
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To: AppyPappy

You got her confused with Fidel Castro.


57 posted on 12/01/2023 1:15:55 PM PST by kempster (w President of all time.)
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To: Albion Wilde

She refused to overturn the very bad Roe decision.


58 posted on 12/01/2023 7:42:52 PM PST by Texan4Life
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To: NautiNurse

She outlived Henry Kissinger. Barely.


59 posted on 12/01/2023 8:49:36 PM PST by OrangeHoof (No food in the stores; fuel prices too high? Thank a liberal.)
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To: AppyPappy
I thought she was already dead. I guess I was wrong

Same here. Lost track.

60 posted on 12/01/2023 9:36:43 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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