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dotymed

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67. It seems to me that the

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 04:28 PM

Jun 2012

the obvious partiality shown by Scala, hunting with Cheney while "deciding" a case brought against him and many other judicial improprieties by Scala, would be quite adequate to bring impeachment proceedings against him
As for Thomas, his 20+ years of illegal IRS filings and his open support of tea-party groups while deciding cases they were involved in have tarnished any illusion of justice that the SCOTUS ever had.
Scala is openly biased while Thomas has proven that an actively criminal person(?) is "fit" to serve on the highest court in America.
Nothing short of impeachment could restore the illusion of justice that the SCOTUS is (at least) required to maintain.

Even if all of the other branches of our government functioned adequately, "our" SCOTUS would still be the epitome of political corruption.

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Justice Scalia must resign - E.J Dionne [View all] Inuca Jun 2012 OP

can I second the motion? TeamPooka Jun 2012 #1

It applies in nearly every instance - is this was one of the "liberal" judges Cosmocat Jun 2012 #31

It's not hypocrisy if you're Republican right? TeamPooka Jun 2012 #53

They can do whatever the heck they want Cosmocat Jun 2012 #80

Even if they think it's not.... it is! They are lousy selfish hypocrites. The Wielding Truth Jun 2012 #104

You got it. Remember, IOKIYAR.. Volaris Jun 2012 #117

pulled ANY of the crape AlbertCat Jun 2012 #57

Scalia is more a Mafia don in a black robe hifiguy Jun 2012 #2

The 2 are not mutually exclusive Inuca Jun 2012 #12

I would trust a Mafia Don to do the right thing Drale Jun 2012 #26

There's certainly more honor Plucketeer Jun 2012 #93

Then again, if Scalia were a Mafia don..... AverageJoe90 Jun 2012 #115

Indeed. Intelligence and ethics don't have to go together RufusTFirefly Jun 2012 #34

When I was barely out of law school I worked with a senior partner hifiguy Jun 2012 #36

It isn't just what Scalia writes or decides. He lacks what is called a "judicial temperament." JDPriestly Jun 2012 #55

That's right on point, there! Well said. nt MADem Jun 2012 #139

not a don, a soldier. nt tomp Jun 2012 #121

HACK DearAbby Jun 2012 #3

How's-about-a-Dairy-Queen-Hemlock-Blizzard SoCalDem Jun 2012 #4

Seriously, how do you remove a sitting Supreme Court justice? Comrade Grumpy Jun 2012 #5

here... progressoid Jun 2012 #11

You shouldn't hold your breath but if we mounted an impeachment campaign EFerrari Jun 2012 #39

With the speaker and rule committee in GOP hands, there is no way to mount a campaign in the House. freshwest Jun 2012 #73

Not in the House, on the net. EFerrari Jun 2012 #74

There is some influence on the net, but the voter choose the representatives. freshwest Jun 2012 #81

Take good care. EFerrari Jun 2012 #82

Can we throw Clarence in there too? tblue Jun 2012 #94

And Scalito, too! EFerrari Jun 2012 #111

The Legislative Branch (Congress) has the power to impeach AlbertCat Jun 2012 #58

Sure, he could be impeached...if he was a Democrat. progressoid Jun 2012 #65

Articles would never get past a Repub House of Representatives. Bake Jun 2012 #59

if he's mentally imcompetent they'll do it Shagman Jun 2012 #61

It seems to me that the dotymed Jun 2012 #67

+1 freshwest Jun 2012 #72

impeachment is a political act Dan Jun 2012 #112

Is that something that's EVER happened in our history? Impeaching Presidents is rare enough.. Volaris Jun 2012 #119

Samual Chase in 1805. Impeached but acquitted by the Senate. progressoid Jun 2012 #130

thanks=), was too lazy this morning to go wiki that for myself..(sad, I know...) Volaris Jun 2012 #132

That's what were here for! progressoid Jun 2012 #133

That's not 100% correct jeff47 Jun 2012 #122

Maybe if he got a blowjob from an intern. progressoid Jun 2012 #131

How about a note from his doctor? aquart Jun 2012 #45

Asked for comment, Justice Scalia, whom supporters often fondly call "Uncle Vaffunculo," struggle4progress Jun 2012 #6

Here's what fat Tony thinks of judicial restraint: IDemo Jun 2012 #7

Scalia Is A Fucking Disgrace nt Liberal_Dog Jun 2012 #8

I hope his little rant came from a childish petulance... randome Jun 2012 #9

That's a silver lining I could cling to stubtoe Jun 2012 #32

We can discuss all we want but it won't make him step down. progressoid Jun 2012 #10

Yes, wishing death, a progressive quality. Puzzledtraveller Jun 2012 #23

heh... progressoid Jun 2012 #70

Being unable to do a fucking thing about blatant criminal corruption Doctor_J Jun 2012 #108

If only public shaming worked. surrealAmerican Jun 2012 #13

Scalia has gone the way of the coo coo madashelltoo Jun 2012 #14

I do wonder if he and Chris Christie are related somehow. Cousins???..n/t monmouth Jun 2012 #18

I agree. Do we have to wait until he starts throwing feces in the court to do something about it? crazylikafox Jun 2012 #24

Hell yes. The man has no business being on the bench. Chorophyll Jun 2012 #15

Here's my contribution to the general discussion..... DeSwiss Jun 2012 #16

It's too late, the time to remove him and his co-conspirators from the court was after they sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #17

that election burns me up - what , constitutionally, allowed the scotus to inject themselves in leftyohiolib Jun 2012 #41

That's a good question. It was a total violation of the Constitution so why at least Democrats sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #68

Hell, Scalia went duck hunting with Cheney just before a case involving,...Cheney Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #78

I remember that. An outrage. But I'm wondering if this is all a test, to see how much sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #79

We don't Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #91

It's not a mystery to me. chervilant Jun 2012 #97

You may be right. I don't think this could have happened 30 years ago, but over the past several sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #99

Who had the power to stop them? WillowTree Jun 2012 #88

Here, here EJ...... Swede Atlanta Jun 2012 #19

Spot on, I wonder if that can be ground for impeachment treestar Jun 2012 #22

Supreme Court Jester... abolugi Jun 2012 #42

Justices Scalia and Kennedy would both turn 80 in a second Obama term aint_no_life_nowhere Jun 2012 #20

He needs to, but he will not. He is not on the side of the people clang1 Jun 2012 #21

He needs to resign PearliePoo2 Jun 2012 #25

I'm all for that. lpbk2713 Jun 2012 #27

Obviously Scalia is biased, impulsive/lacks restraint and demonstrates very poor judgement... hue Jun 2012 #28

The U.S. is corrupt, he's corrupt, it's actually fitting just1voice Jun 2012 #29

The man is totally corrupt and drunk with power. limpyhobbler Jun 2012 #30

We've known where Scalia stands for many years. DFW Jun 2012 #33

re: He stands with money, with privilege, clang1 Jun 2012 #35

People need to understand what AMERICA is about. IT IS NOT about these people. clang1 Jun 2012 #37

Perfect example of a man who lived long and learned nothing. n/t kiranon Jun 2012 #38

Yes clang1 Jun 2012 #40

If the Democrats could sweep the election, we might be able to impeach. But sinkingfeeling Jun 2012 #43

So far as the overall state of the country clang1 Jun 2012 #44

Voter purge can continue with different list clang1 Jun 2012 #69

Nice Job! Rain Mcloud Jun 2012 #86

And with Dennis it wouldn't happen either onenote Jun 2012 #92

I agree with chloe Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2012 #46

He and the rest of the "Supreme Court 5" should have been impeached afte the 2000 selection RainDog Jun 2012 #47

They already took one election clang1 Jun 2012 #48

More than one vanboggie Jun 2012 #62

Nice thought, but it won't happen NewJeffCT Jun 2012 #49

You, have already given up. Not on my side clang1 Jun 2012 #50

Let's not forget that he's Opus Dei Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #51

Leave this sort of stuff OUT of it clang1 Jun 2012 #63

They're the ones that make this decision Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #77

America IS a very liberal Country clang1 Jun 2012 #87

You must live in a Red State Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #90

You really need to QUIT WITH THE ALL CAPS--IT IS SHOUTING. MADem Jun 2012 #141

I THINK it IS relevant tkmorris Jun 2012 #83

If it even exists? Members are very proud of their affiliation. They don't hide it at all. MADem Jun 2012 #140

He is getting bolder. He knows there is nothing we can do about it. nm rhett o rick Jun 2012 #52

Scalia is more a politician than a judge. JDPriestly Jun 2012 #54

Scalia, Thomas and Alito all must go - they do not side with the people. Initech Jun 2012 #56

The answer is simple- vote DEMOCRATS in and the court will again be liberal graham4anything Jun 2012 #60

this is patently false Doctor_J Jun 2012 #109

the nutjobs need to be voted out, then they can't stop a vote graham4anything Jun 2012 #134

He ought to be impeached. liberalmuse Jun 2012 #64

Funny thing is he was a crappy lawyer wilt the stilt Jun 2012 #66

Salon checks in as well: Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #71

That article nails it. hifiguy Jun 2012 #76

Written by a Professor of Law too BootinUp Jun 2012 #114

He won't, tyrants don't have to resign Rex Jun 2012 #75

You and What Army, EJ? Demeter Jun 2012 #84

More Bush Legacy marias23 Jun 2012 #85

There is NO LEGACY here....it is CONTINUAL... clang1 Jun 2012 #95

The ONLY Legacy here is this clang1 Jun 2012 #96

And Thomas ought to be right next to him as they are shoved off the bench. n/t ProfessionalLeftist Jun 2012 #89

Stephen Colbert says HelenWheels Jun 2012 #98

K&R and Shared. patrice Jun 2012 #100

+1000 femmocrat Jun 2012 #101

this has nothing to do with his age -- many of his decisions have been political for years spooky3 Jun 2012 #102

Unfortunately, there are lots of things that should happen that won't. n/t BlueCheese Jun 2012 #103

OCCUPY FAT TONY MrMickeysMom Jun 2012 #105

That's silly. No one can insist he resign. He's invulnerable... Kablooie Jun 2012 #106

Congratulations on having a clear view of reality. GreenStormCloud Jun 2012 #123

but he won't Doctor_J Jun 2012 #107

Were you around when the discussions re conflict of interest were had here? lonestarnot Jun 2012 #110

Couldn't have said it better. nt BootinUp Jun 2012 #113

Can he actually like himself? Live and Learn Jun 2012 #116

He'd have to resign - Dems will never move to impeach. polichick Jun 2012 #118

K&R n/t myrna minx Jun 2012 #120

He will not be impeached. GreenStormCloud Jun 2012 #124

I loathe the voice of reason when I'm getting my hate on Bucky Jun 2012 #126

Given that he is acting like a politician instead of mvd Jun 2012 #125

And, I overstate the obvious (it's been said before): CLARENCE THOMAS MUST RESIGN! joanbarnes Jun 2012 #127

Uncle Thomas and his wife belong behind bars hifiguy Jun 2012 #128

It's best to just show he's a blatant partisan to more people FightForChange Jun 2012 #129

Ah, yes, the old "it's good that he's so radical" canard Doctor_J Jun 2012 #135

I guess you're right FightForChange Jun 2012 #136

Post removed Post removed Jun 2012 #137

No-not "by any means necessary." We don't advocate violence on this board. MADem Jun 2012 #138