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The Velveteen Ocelot

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13. Does anybody seriously think calling Roberts' office

Reply to awesomerwb1 (Original post)

Fri Jan 24, 2020, 01:07 PM

Jan 2020

is going to make a scintilla of difference? The Supreme Court doesn't cave to public pressure. They don't have to, they aren't elected officials. Don't waste your time.

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Call Justice Robert's office and leave him a message! [View all] awesomerwb1 Jan 2020 OP

Roberts needs to know how we see and feel about this trial. riversedge Jan 2020 #1

Call and demand a trial with witnesses: Champion Jack Jan 2020 #2

DONE!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2020 #3

I just tried. I was not given the opportunity to leave a voicemail---was told they have Atticus Jan 2020 #4

They're probably getting bombarded by calls awesomerwb1 Jan 2020 #7

I just got the same response - seems they changed the voicemail option flamingdem Jan 2020 #8

Exactly. It's not the Supreme Court's show; it's the Senate's. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #17

The role of the chief justice in an impeachment trial melm00se Jan 2020 #5

Thanks for the info. awesomerwb1 Jan 2020 #9

Roberts doesn't have the same power as a regular trial judge. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #6

Senate rules on impeachment melm00se Jan 2020 #10

Yes, I've read them. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #12

You are right (of course), H2O Man Jan 2020 #18

Could he say something about the Republicans wandering in and out catrose Jan 2020 #20

If for any reason you have trouble getting through, or want to contact by phone and Mike 03 Jan 2020 #11

Just stop it. This is not the Supreme Court's proceeding. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #19

Does anybody seriously think calling Roberts' office The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #13

Thank you. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2020 #16

It's the Senate you need to call. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2020 #14

No, don't do that! Why harass and make federal workers miserable? I would do nothing except... 4139 Jan 2020 #15