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KWR65

(1,098 posts) Fri Dec 11, 2020, 07:03 PM Dec 2020

Trump Crys, "But I appointed three of you to the Supreme Court! Wahhh!" n/t

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Trump Crys, "But I appointed three of you to the Supreme Court! Wahhh!" n/t (Original Post) KWR65 Dec 2020 OP

Their response: tblue37 Dec 2020 #1

This illustrates exactly why the justices are appointed for life. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2020 #2

whats the odds the tiny resolute desk gets splintered into kindling when Trump finds out... jcgoldie Dec 2020 #3

When I buy Supreme Court justices, I demand they stay bought Brother Buzz Dec 2020 #4

Dear Donwuld: I know you're upset. Let me offer these words of solace: Buns_of_Fire Dec 2020 #5

tblue37

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1. Their response:

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Fri Dec 11, 2020, 07:04 PM

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The Velveteen Ocelot

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2. This illustrates exactly why the justices are appointed for life.

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Fri Dec 11, 2020, 07:06 PM

Dec 2020

A lot of people think that's a bad idea, but this shows why it isn't. The justices have no allegiance to the president who appointed them; he can't pressure or intimidate them; he can't offer them a quid pro quo. Instead, they can follow the law without worrying about what any politician will do or say.

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