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orangecrush

(31,204 posts) Mon Dec 25, 2023, 09:29 PM Dec 2023

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"We do not reach these conclusions lightly," the court wrote. "We are mindful of the magnitude and weight of the questions now before us. We are likewise mindful of our solemn duty to apply the law, without fear or favor, and without being swayed by public reaction to the decisions that the law mandates we reach."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/12/25/2024-judge-constitution-disqualify-trump-biden/72027446007/

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Great quote from Colorado Supreme Court ruling [View all] orangecrush Dec 2023 OP

Good to read.. Mahalo, orangecrush! Cha Dec 2023 #1

Thank, Cha! orangecrush Dec 2023 #6

You're Welcome Cha Dec 2023 #7

K&R spanone Dec 2023 #2

K and R oasis Dec 2023 #3

KnR. n/ t iluvtennis Dec 2023 #4

This right here is what Democracy is all about. sheshe2 Dec 2023 #5

They need to lend some courage orangecrush Dec 2023 #8

I think it was written with the idea that the supremes would read it FakeNoose Dec 2023 #10

The best part is the "without fear or favor" IMO. flying_wahini Dec 2023 #9

And knowledge that fear is trump's and his allies only real weapon. erronis Dec 2023 #11

I have read a few articles about this ruling. Lunabell Dec 2023 #12

The Decision Was 4-3 DallasNE Dec 2023 #13

Let's See If This Makes Any Difference - I'm Guessing None Whatsoever DallasNE Dec 2023 #14

If only the SCOTUS were like that. OMGWTF Dec 2023 #15