The Significance of RBG’s Passing Extends Well Beyond the Court.

During the next 40 days, Trump will nominate, and the Republican-controlled Senate will confirm, Trump’s third Supreme Court nominee.

Yes. Cry if you must. It’s a fait accompli.

And to make matters even worse for Democrats, any disorderly obstruction will only increase the likelihood of Trump’s re-election.

Which leaves Democrats with only one good option. Let RBG’s life serve as an example — that highlights what Democrat appointments can and should mean. Yes, I know, this will never happen.

Few Democrats will listen. HRC is already calling for resistance at every level, on every front. HRC is no RBG. And following her lead in 2020 will likely cost Democrats the election — again.

Unfortunately, few Democrats will listen, because few have the strength of RBG — the strength that stillness requires.

The legacy of RBG was principled dissent. She was perhaps the most liberal member of the Court. Yet her best friend on the Court was Antonin Scalia, the most conservative member of the Court.

She was a model of civility and decorum. Something the country desperately needs right now. She had a powerful stillness that only comes from strength. A trait most prized by the ancient Stoics.