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No snippet in any Scotus opinion is inconsequential. They frequently open the door to subsequent

Author: Curly1918 (16589 Posts - Joined: Aug 30, 2017)

Posted at 2:04 pm on Aug 8, 2025

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de facto reversals.

SCOTUS has a long history of rationalizing its reversals of precedents.

The Justices do not waste their precious words... and they are masters at leaving hidden trap doors in their opinions.

Roberts was clearly open minded to allowing institutions to make their own reasonable decisions.

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U’s that want fed funds will need to submit detailed admissions data. [LINK] - BaronVonZemo - 8:58pm 8/7/25 (25) [View All]
- This obsession with race is silly... on both sides. It only generates unnecessary tensions. - Curly1918 - 8:50am 8/8/25
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    - The decision you rely upon reversed decades of precedent upheld by SCOTUS in countless decisions. [LINK] - Curly1918 - 1:57pm 8/8/25
    - Title VII also prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion ... - LanceManion - 9:34am 8/8/25
      - Title VII is not the Constitution and the admission of qualified black folks is not discrimination. - Curly1918 - 10:10am 8/8/25
        The admission of less qualified black people over more qualified others is discrimination. - LanceManion - 12:55pm 8/8/25
        Define "qualified." [NT] - Curly1918 - 1:50pm 8/8/25
        Highest GPA and Test Scores with well-rounded extra-curriculars. [NT] - LanceManion - 2:30pm 8/8/25
        
        The 14th Amendment IS the Constitution. Specifically here, the Equal Protection Clause within it… - BaronVonZemo - 12:45pm 8/8/25
        Justice Roberts in the opinion you referenced: - Curly1918 - 1:49pm 8/8/25
        That’s just a snippet out of context. The ruling was clear. And more importantly, the - BaronVonZemo - 1:53pm 8/8/25
        No snippet in any Scotus opinion is inconsequential. They frequently open the door to subsequent - Curly1918 - 2:04pm 8/8/25
        No matter what I say or show you, your mind is fixed. Even the constitution (of which you were not - BaronVonZemo - 2:20pm 8/8/25
        
        It's also just wrongheaded thinking - you can't fix a supply problem by increasing demand [NT] - LanceManion - 12:57pm 8/8/25
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  - True. In the mean time, real Americans at least feel empowered to speak up. - LanceManion - 5:58am 8/8/25
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- Interesting that the Newsmax article references the debunked argument against UCLA’s Med School… - TyroneIrish - 9:29pm 8/7/25
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