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Neal Katyal is a genius (Original Post) malaise Nov 5 OP
Exactly, I was just texting my friend saying he seems really smart Walleye Nov 5 #1
Some context would be nice. TIA Celerity Nov 5 #2
Watching Supreme Court Hearing re malaise Nov 5 #6
thanks! Celerity Nov 5 #8
I agree LetMyPeopleVote Nov 5 #3
Thanks! rurallib Nov 5 #4
Nice malaise Nov 5 #7
Context, please? I do love context! Ocelot II Nov 5 #5
Arguing the tariff case now in front of the supremes. n/t LuckyCharms Nov 5 #10
Thanks! Ocelot II Nov 5 #12
You're welcome! LuckyCharms Nov 5 #13
I was geeking out listening to the oral arguments when I made my posts LetMyPeopleVote Nov 5 #16
It really was fun to listen in. yellow dahlia Nov 5 #35
He is brilliant. Of course. Alito keeps cutting yorkster Nov 5 #9
A detestable creep malaise Nov 5 #11
Alito is a Made Man of the BFEE Kid Berwyn Nov 5 #22
Agree malaise Nov 5 #25
I followed the rabbit hole. Thanks for the master class on Alito. yellow dahlia Nov 5 #36
Happy Anniversary!! BeerBarrelPolka Nov 5 #43
A true fascist indeed, wasn't his daddy a supporter zorbasd Nov 5 #23
What's not to like with Neal Katyal dropping a truth bomb: tariffs are taxes. LetMyPeopleVote Nov 5 #14
I've been saying, Dems should call they what they are: import taxes...nt Wounded Bear Nov 5 #19
God, I wish I had his analytical brain. And he's quick, polite, & firm at correcting facts, i.e.: Barrett said AnotherMother4Peace Nov 5 #15
Ditto malaise Nov 5 #17
and he has a pleasant voice. lamp_shade Nov 5 #18
Ha ha! montanacowboy Nov 5 #30
100% K&R. bronxiteforever Nov 5 #20
CSPAN video from today IronLionZion Nov 5 #21
Thanks malaise Nov 5 #27
Thanks for sharing. yellow dahlia Nov 5 #37
He should be on the bench, his intellect is far zorbasd Nov 5 #24
He displays an intelligence far superior to some of cachukis Nov 5 #26
I loved his line that it was the Boston Tea Party not the Boston Embargo Party. Vinca Nov 5 #28
Neal should be the first appointment montanacowboy Nov 5 #29
Meh. maxsolomon Nov 5 #31
ROFL malaise Nov 5 #34
I hope Lawrence O has him on his show tonight..he used to be a guest more often Deuxcents Nov 5 #32
He'll be on Lawrence after we get the ruling malaise Nov 5 #33
Agreed! yellow dahlia Nov 5 #38
Tariffs are nothing but taxes on the American people, paid by Americans LetMyPeopleVote Nov 5 #39
Thanks for this malaise Nov 5 #40
Thanks, Let my people vote Beringia Nov 5 #42
For the non-savvy political observer, I have no idea who Neal Katyal is and had to look him up Beringia Nov 5 #41
He was Obama's Acting Solicitor General. malaise Nov 5 #44
Thanks Beringia Nov 5 #45

malaise

(290,995 posts)
6. Watching Supreme Court Hearing re
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 12:13 PM
Nov 5

Donvict’s tariffs
Neal is one of the lawyers challenging Slobby

LetMyPeopleVote

(172,486 posts)
16. I was geeking out listening to the oral arguments when I made my posts
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 12:56 PM
Nov 5

This was a fun oral argument to listen to

yellow dahlia

(3,982 posts)
35. It really was fun to listen in.
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 04:54 PM
Nov 5

The only down side was having to listen to Sauer. We all agreed his voice was grating, but he also talked to fast.

yorkster

(3,563 posts)
9. He is brilliant. Of course. Alito keeps cutting
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 12:15 PM
Nov 5

in as Katyal finishes a sentence. I want to hear every word from Katyal. Alito is so effing arrogant.

Kid Berwyn

(22,262 posts)
22. Alito is a Made Man of the BFEE
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 02:48 PM
Nov 5
Know your BFEE: Alito is just another word for Mussolini

https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=364&topic_id=266685

Fucker wrote it's OK for police to shoot unarmed 15-year old in the back of the head because he's Black.

yellow dahlia

(3,982 posts)
36. I followed the rabbit hole. Thanks for the master class on Alito.
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 05:36 PM
Nov 5

I needed the history - I am new to DU. I have been on a steep learning curve in recent years, as I started to figure out the breadth and depth of the evil perpetrated by those interfering with truth, justice, and the American way.

zorbasd

(504 posts)
23. A true fascist indeed, wasn't his daddy a supporter
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 02:57 PM
Nov 5

of the Italian fascist party, Musoulini's party.

AnotherMother4Peace

(4,963 posts)
15. God, I wish I had his analytical brain. And he's quick, polite, & firm at correcting facts, i.e.: Barrett said
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 12:40 PM
Nov 5

that "he conceded" a certain argument, Katyal quickly and politely said no, he did not concede that fact, and then he went on to state the facts. Impressive in my opinion.

montanacowboy

(6,629 posts)
30. Ha ha!
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 04:08 PM
Nov 5

I know where you are going there! God Almighty, can you stand one minute of that POS arguing for the Repukes

yellow dahlia

(3,982 posts)
37. Thanks for sharing.
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 05:41 PM
Nov 5

The oral arguments start at 1:58. They were expected to take just over an hour, and went for well over two hours.

Jam packed with legal wonkiness. And not at all boring.

The only caveat I have - John Sauer's voice and verbal demeanor are off putting.

zorbasd

(504 posts)
24. He should be on the bench, his intellect is far
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 03:08 PM
Nov 5

superior to that of Roberts, Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, and Beerboi combined.

cachukis

(3,563 posts)
26. He displays an intelligence far superior to some of
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 03:47 PM
Nov 5

the Supremes. He argues on the merits rather than contend with the justification of opinion put forth by Alito. Hopefully, in camera, they will knock his knees from under.

montanacowboy

(6,629 posts)
29. Neal should be the first appointment
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 04:03 PM
Nov 5

to a newly expanded Scotus under Democratic Party rule

He is simply brilliant

Beringia

(5,274 posts)
41. For the non-savvy political observer, I have no idea who Neal Katyal is and had to look him up
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 06:48 PM
Nov 5
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