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former9thward

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39. No.

Thu Aug 1, 2013, 10:51 AM

Aug 2013

It was political. Jefferson after he became president declared political war against the Federalists. His allies in Congress repealed a bill authorizing the lower federal courts and that wiped out Federalist judges despite their lifetime appointment. Jefferson went after Samuel Chase, a Federalist judge on the Supreme court, for how he conducted trials (in those days Supreme court justices also conducted trials). Another impeachment count was for critical remarks Chase had made about Jefferson. Jefferson said that was "sedition". In the end even Senators who hated Chase voted for his innocence because they realized the politics involved. The incident established the independence of the judiciary in the U.S.

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The VERY STRONG CASE for IMPEACHING Clarence Thomas [View all] Vinnie From Indy Jul 2013 OP

I think this is old news, but as you can see congress seems unmotivated to act. geckosfeet Jul 2013 #1

Yes, I think it made the rounds in the liberal blogosphere NewJeffCT Jul 2013 #12

Because if they started making a big deal... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2013 #19

! I think you may have something there. Or whoever advised him to 'discreetly omit data' geckosfeet Jul 2013 #21

Because they don't want detailed ceonupe Aug 2013 #52

Really? PCIntern Aug 2013 #61

There are tons of rethugs as well ceonupe Aug 2013 #65

A waste of time. former9thward Jul 2013 #2

Was he impeached over a crime? reusrename Aug 2013 #22

No. former9thward Aug 2013 #39

so in this case we have illegality questionseverything Aug 2013 #51

Right. But Abe Fortas was forced to resign, over way less money than Thomas was hiding. nt. Mc Mike Aug 2013 #26

But the shameless Justice Thomas will NEVER resign. maddiemom Aug 2013 #33

I'm not in disagreement with you or f9w. Mc Mike Aug 2013 #37

It sure makes you wonder about the whole political "system" right? maddiemom Aug 2013 #68

I remember Marshall said Mc Mike Aug 2013 #69

Money did not do Fortas in. former9thward Aug 2013 #38

The $20 k retainer fee and yearly fee from Lou Wolfson's family foundation Mc Mike Aug 2013 #44

Hear Hear, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2013 #3

You know that there is a GOP majority in the House, right. MineralMan Jul 2013 #4

Thanks! Vinnie From Indy Jul 2013 #6

Wouldn't matter anyway... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2013 #20

This info was known when we had the House, Senate, and WH Doctor_J Aug 2013 #64

This is most certainly true. MineralMan Aug 2013 #67

Yeah, big surprise... chervilant Jul 2013 #5

will not happen . . .this has been known for years DrDan Jul 2013 #7

The irony of this situation is that this guy can plead A Simple Game Jul 2013 #8

Not only will he be believe, Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #9

Ok I can top that. I know all cats have more smarts, sense, and scruples. A Simple Game Jul 2013 #10

that's heaven05 Jul 2013 #11

A strong case but almost zero chance to get it through the House. n/t pnwmom Jul 2013 #13

This should be THE issue for the midterms. reusrename Aug 2013 #46

I think THE issue will continue to be the economy. Most non-DUers aren't pnwmom Aug 2013 #54

Continue to be about the economy? reusrename Aug 2013 #56

Why not just prosecute him for the crime? Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2013 #14

There's a lot of win in this. reusrename Aug 2013 #47

Sign me up! Politicub Jul 2013 #15

R#44 & K for, Clarence was Poppy's template, who was Poppy's "KKKarl"?!1 n/t UTUSN Jul 2013 #16

He's not a Democrat Bethany Rockafella Jul 2013 #17

It Will NEVER Happen! chuckstevens Jul 2013 #18

Not wimpy so much as unwilling to start a process that might get loose Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #27

If only, but never just about sums it up cali Aug 2013 #23

Such short memories.... Tesha Aug 2013 #24

so utterly sad that we have to be resigned to having this criminal noiretextatique Aug 2013 #25

Of the conservative groups from with the Thomas family took money Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2013 #28

remember in boomer grade school warrprayer Aug 2013 #29

I will commence with the holding of the breath now. nt Javaman Aug 2013 #30

WHOA Blue Owl Aug 2013 #31

Another reason to throw most of the Congress out. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #32

Made man of the BFEE Octafish Aug 2013 #34

It'll never happen. City Lights Aug 2013 #35

until dems take back the house slappy is safe leftyohiolib Aug 2013 #36

***EXACTLY*** USSCJ have been impeached for MUCH less than Scalia and Thomas have done uponit7771 Aug 2013 #40

I was thinking this just the other day. He brings nothing to the Court except Scalia's second vote. Dollface Aug 2013 #41

That he was confirmed at all is still a travesty.. mountain grammy Aug 2013 #42

We need to take control of the House Gothmog Aug 2013 #43

Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuut.... LiberalLovinLug Aug 2013 #48

One of the felonious five The Wizard Aug 2013 #45

If I recall correctly, it was because he didn't understand the instructions... KansDem Aug 2013 #49

Groundswell Sockpuppets Priority One FreepFryer Aug 2013 #50

Calling Eric Holder dreamnightwind Aug 2013 #53

I would say "his alleged actions" were against the law because louis-t Aug 2013 #55

Anthony Weiner was going to try and see what happened to him! emsimon33 Aug 2013 #57

ty for reminding me weiner was trying to bring thomas to justice questionseverything Aug 2013 #58

Well, this from Joy Ann Reid (GRIO) Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2013 #59

Thomas & Alito should both be impeached JackHughes Aug 2013 #60

K&R ck4829 Aug 2013 #62

k&r... spanone Aug 2013 #63

There are eight other names I would like to add to the truedelphi Aug 2013 #66