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karynnj

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20. Yes - with a Republican President, because it would totally be to their advantage:

Fri Aug 11, 2023, 10:33 AM

Aug 2023

1) Thomas is relatively old, but not necessarily in bad health. He could live through a Republican Presidency then die when a later Democrat is President. A new justice in his/her 40s is a plus for them.

2) The many accusations of corruption - not to mention the problems surrounding Ginni mean he is a liability. I have personally heard many people saying all politicians are corrupt -- and that believe is being used with the whole Comer/Hunter issue in spite of NOTHING being proven against Joe Biden. They could lead an impeachment, arguing that unlike the Democrats, they will route out corruption even on their side.

3) Other than their President who would the Republicans NOT throw under the bus if it were to their advantage.

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Can a Supreme Court justice be taken off the court? [View all] Archae Aug 2023 OP

No mechanism exists to do so. elleng Aug 2023 #1

No. Impeachment is the mechanism. (however unlikely and historically unused/ineffective) hlthe2b Aug 2023 #2

He could be impeached, but Republicans would refuse to do so. Lonestarblue Aug 2023 #3

Impeachment and conviction, same as removing a President DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2023 #4

If they wouldn't convict trump after jan 6... jcgoldie Aug 2023 #27

If convicted of treason, murder GreenWave Aug 2023 #5

Wanna bet? Ray Bruns Aug 2023 #11

Nah they'd appeal that all the way to Bettie Aug 2023 #15

Absolutely right. Or they'd just ignore it by simply not taking the case... brush Aug 2023 #19

It would still require impeachment Zeitghost Aug 2023 #24

The only place he's going is on another vacation paid by a rich asshole. He doesn't care now, dem4decades Aug 2023 #6

If they convicted him of bribery and tax evasion...optics JT45242 Aug 2023 #7

I admire your optimism... Scully Aug 2023 #9

Only with a Republican president karynnj Aug 2023 #16

It's possible, but proving Thomas took bribes or evaded taxes would be very hard. onenote Aug 2023 #32

No. Only theoretically. n/t CousinIT Aug 2023 #8

Good question lonely bird Aug 2023 #10

... marble falls Aug 2023 #12

Resignation, retirement, death, or impeachment. Piratedog Aug 2023 #13

Impeachment, but while Biden is president we do not have the votes karynnj Aug 2023 #14

You think Republicans would impeach a republican justice? brush Aug 2023 #18

Yes - with a Republican President, because it would totally be to their advantage: karynnj Aug 2023 #20

From an age standpoint it makes sense but IMO a sure bet is a sure bet. brush Aug 2023 #22

Your points are well taken karynnj Aug 2023 #23

You're right about it has to come from the republican... brush Aug 2023 #25

He's so corrupt it's beyond ridiculous. brush Aug 2023 #17

the absolute powers in the Constitution didn't mean so much back then GenXer47 Aug 2023 #21

Incorrect Polybius Aug 2023 #26

Not the same as today. Elessar Zappa Aug 2023 #35

True, but that's way higher than 40 like was said Polybius Aug 2023 #36

Jefferson, Madison, Adams -- all lived into their 80s or beyond onenote Aug 2023 #30

Yes inthewind21 Aug 2023 #28

Well, there is always the supreme intervention (pardon the pun) of ... Scottie Mom Aug 2023 #29

I believe the only way is the grim reaper. KentuckyWoman Aug 2023 #31

Take a quarter inch off of one leg from every office chair he uses Generic Brad Aug 2023 #33

If there were... don't you think the GOP would target some? WarGamer Aug 2023 #34