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Mike Niendorff

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8. Simple answer: they are corrupt.

Tue Apr 16, 2024, 09:06 PM

Apr 2024

Accepting a packed and corrupt Court as having any shred of legitimacy is a terminal mistake.

Congress can -- and should -- correct this situation by expanding the Court (28 USC 1), preferably to 13 Justices to match the current structure of the Federal Circuits.

In addition, at the very least Justices Thomas and Alito should be the subject of impeachment hearings for bribery and corruption.

You cannot expect legitimate results from a rabidly illegitimate Court, it's really just that simple.

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What the hell is going on with the US Supreme Court? [View all] kentuck Apr 2024 OP

Don't conclude anything important from media's presentations, elleng Apr 2024 #1

But what is complex about whether those that invaded our Capitol "obstructed" justice... kentuck Apr 2024 #3

Several parts of the legislation at issue make an otherwise simple matter elleng Apr 2024 #6

The law seems to work fine and be cut and dried when regular people commit crimes. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #27

It seems like Alito and Gorsuch didn't know the difference between obstructing and disrupting Walleye Apr 2024 #2

Which also imply the law could have been written more clearly. Layzeebeaver Apr 2024 #46

Most men learn from their dad's DENVERPOPS Apr 2024 #50

Yes they legitimize civil rights for insurrectionists just after stripping them from women bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #4

Yes make draconian laws to control and punish women. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #28

They are about to give Joe Biden Presidential immunity. Good. pwb Apr 2024 #5

Oh no, the immunity will be only for Trump. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #29

Nah, they will make another "narrow" ruling Bettie Apr 2024 #34

The MAGAs are drunk with power and out of control. Initech Apr 2024 #7

Simple answer: they are corrupt. Mike Niendorff Apr 2024 #8

I really think this is 100 percent correct. BlueKota Apr 2024 #10

Their Mantra is: DENVERPOPS Apr 2024 #20

It's so sad this is what they've become BlueKota Apr 2024 #37

this. barbtries Apr 2024 #12

Yup,... what he said up above.... magicarpet Apr 2024 #13

Need to get corruption out of the USSC before the needed expansion. PufPuf23 Apr 2024 #24

Exactly, this is the correct answer: CORRUPT SUPREME COURT. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #31

I doubt the house would do that. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #35

I agree completely. But to accomplish the necessary changes wnylib Apr 2024 #49

You know what might wake them up? Baitball Blogger Apr 2024 #9

They have no shame and no reason to feel uneasy. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #32

But, not too long ago they were trying to get more protection Baitball Blogger Apr 2024 #43

Power is used to protect themselves. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #44

Without question, since Scalia's term, this has been what's behind the conservative Supreme's Baitball Blogger Apr 2024 #45

They're not going to rule that Trump has immunity Fiendish Thingy Apr 2024 #11

I suspect they will DENVERPOPS Apr 2024 #21

They've already agreed to hear the case next week. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 2024 #23

They've agreed to "hear it," next week but they don't have to rule on it anytime soon. BlueKota Apr 2024 #38

correct FHRRK Apr 2024 #41

They want to find a loophole for every law designed to protect democracy. Karadeniz Apr 2024 #14

What was once a Supreme Court The Wizard Apr 2024 #15

The SC is crossing over into pure evil. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #33

They are about to re-issue the 'Dred Scot decision'.... DemocraticPatriot Apr 2024 #16

They don't care. Mr. Evil Apr 2024 #17

My European history professor BlueKota Apr 2024 #39

I Smell A Rat Old Enough 2 Apr 2024 #18

The right wing nutjobs were hired to support the dictatorship of Republicans / Trump relayerbob Apr 2024 #19

Yup. A couple of these black robed bums... Joinfortmill Apr 2024 #22

Maybe the right wing radical elders... returnee Apr 2024 #25

The wingnuts have been compromised. spanone Apr 2024 #26

The founders thought most would be interested in the betterment of the US. RKP5637 Apr 2024 #30

To be honest BlueKota Apr 2024 #40

The founders seem to believe in the 'goodness' of lawmakers. Surprise Surprise!! riversedge Apr 2024 #52

They are desparately scrambling to find something trumpy -poo can use to get off the hook. GreenWave Apr 2024 #36

Another captive institution of the ultra-rich. Kid Berwyn Apr 2024 #42

3 or 4 members answer to the Republican party, not the US Constiution Johnny2X2X Apr 2024 #47

Exactly..they are just ruling on political beliefs now Demovictory9 Apr 2024 #51

Six of them are traitors NanaCat Apr 2024 #48

You clearly don't understand the definition of "traitors" TexasDem69 Apr 2024 #53

PRECISELY. The fact that some still have to ask B.See Apr 2024 #55

The start to a solution of a politically biased court is to win in November. NowsTheTime Apr 2024 #54

As someone said above ... Xoan Apr 2024 #56