[maskedmelon]

This whole thing is utterly retarded. The language of the constitution is very simple. The constitution outlines a collaborative process for appointing justices to the SCOTUS.

"he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint ... Judges of the supreme Court..."

The Executive branch is subordinate to the Legislature in this situation.

Should the President nominate justices? Yes.

Should the Senate evaluate them? Yes.

Unfortunately the role of the SCOTUS has been perverted. It now exists as a means of subverting the power of the Legislature.

The simple fact that we openly recognize Justices as liberal/conservative is testament of the corruption.

If the court, the justices and judges of lower courts actually did their fucking jobs and interpreted law in a non-partisan fashion there wouldn't be an issue.