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Ms. Toad

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36. I agree - with a bit of surprise.

Mon Jul 29, 2024, 07:22 PM

Jul 2024

I was prepared to disagree with #2, since (1) institutional memory is important and (2) justices tend to mellow and become more liberal over time.

But 18 years is a good amount of institutional memory, and 18 years probably strikes a good balance between mellowing during their tenure - and those who (recently at least) never mellow. Having an enforceable judicial code of ethics will also address the latter - whose judgment may be influenced by "gifts" from those intent on exerting political influence.

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President Biden calls for three bold reforms to restore trust and accountability to the Supreme Court [View all] bigtree Jul 2024 OP

Good start! Dems also have to deal with the corrupt coup creeps... polichick Jul 2024 #1

The immediate alternative is packing the court with 3 justices Dennis Donovan Jul 2024 #2

EXPANDING the court is what you meant. Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #40

K&R betsuni Jul 2024 #3

Explain to me like I'm six.. birdographer Jul 2024 #4

The terms would be staggered, starting 2 years apart. CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #10

Ok, thanks... birdographer Jul 2024 #15

What if we have another death on the court close to a presidential election? Delmette2.0 Jul 2024 #18

That would be the most exceptionally hard to pass of the three Polybius Jul 2024 #38

Finally, yes, yes, and yes! Dan Jul 2024 #5

Idea: Judges appointed by non-majorify voted president expire after 4 years Dorn Jul 2024 #6

Good job, President Biden. NH Ethylene Jul 2024 #7

I would amend #3 just a tad. Grins Jul 2024 #8

And disclosing gifts is still influencing a decision Tree Lady Jul 2024 #12

Yes, there should be an enforcement mechanism in place liberalla Jul 2024 #16

Pretty basic and likely to get bipartisan agreement. ancianita Jul 2024 #9

How does this get rid of the existing human stain on the SCOTUS today Layzeebeaver Jul 2024 #11

These are nice, but there's a problem ScratchCat Jul 2024 #13

One would think these proposals are common sense. Music Man Jul 2024 #14

As long as these reforms can be initiated without an Article V convention, I'm down. LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #17

Whether it passes or not, the SCOTUS knows they are on the chopping block. flying_wahini Jul 2024 #19

No Zeitghost Jul 2024 #27

I keep reflecting DENVERPOPS Jul 2024 #20

Its a start... sdfernando Jul 2024 #21

I would like to suggest a simple change: 9 or 10-year, RENEWABLE terms. eppur_se_muova Jul 2024 #22

It's odd that he expressly calls for a Constitutional amendment on the immunity issue, rsdsharp Jul 2024 #23

I think there are a couple of reasons jgmiller Jul 2024 #24

My point is that he's calling for Congressional approval for something rsdsharp Jul 2024 #25

Actually Article III does not specify they serve for life jgmiller Jul 2024 #29

You don't have to be an originalist. The only way they can be removed is by impeachment -- rsdsharp Jul 2024 #32

Doesn't matter, because it be challenged and go before the Supreme Court Polybius Jul 2024 #39

All of the reforms Zeitghost Jul 2024 #28

It's nice that he's taking the high road... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #26

1 and 3 are possible but good luck changing the RubyRose Jul 2024 #30

#1 expressly requires a constitutional amendment. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #37

Go Joe, make them kacekwl Jul 2024 #31

So glad that he put these reforms out there. Desert grandma Jul 2024 #33

God Bless Joe Biden Baron2024 Jul 2024 #34

I want to see the GOP vote AGAINST an ethics rule oldsoftie Jul 2024 #35

I agree - with a bit of surprise. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #36

No gifts. world wide wally Jul 2024 #41