Chief Justice Roberts: "You don't want the political branches telling you what the law is"

[New Breed Leader]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday defended the authority of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution, saying its role should not be called into question just because people disagree with its decisions.

When asked to reflect on the last year at the court in his first public appearance since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Roberts said he was concerned that lately some critics of the court’s controversial decisions have questioned the legitimacy of the court, which he said was a mistake. He did not mention any specific cases or critics by name.

“If the court doesn’t retain its legitimate function of interpreting the constitution, I’m not sure who would take up that mantle. You don’t want the political branches telling you what the law is, and you don’t want public opinion to be the guide about what the appropriate decision is,” Roberts said while being interviewed by two judges from the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at its conference in Colorado Springs.

...When asked what the public might not know about how the court work, Roberts emphasized the collegiality among the justices and the court’s tradition of shaking hands before starting conferences or taking the bench. After the justices might disagree about a decision, everyone eats together in the court’s dining room where they talk about everything but work, he said. He said it’s not borne out of “fake affection” but a respect that comes from the push and pull of explaining ideas and listening to the responses to them.


um....aren't they called "lawmakers" for a reason? What is that, just a nickname??

[BlueIdaho]

1. Fuck you asshole.

I sure as shit don’t want your kangaroo court meddling with the law. You lost that privilege the day you decided existing SC rulings can be changed to suit your religious beliefs.

[TheBlackAdder]

30. True. Their sky god, bronze-age carvings, and charlatan pastors do that for them.

[Carlitos Brigante]

2. Was he talking about himself and the other five politicians in the clown court? nt

[hedda_foil]

3. I'm very curious as to what conference he's attending.

Neither AP nor Bloomberg mentioned the name of the conference, which is beyond unusual.

[Hekate]

8. Isn't Colorado Springs in the Bible Belt? As in Dominionist Central?

[hedda_foil]

12. It is, indeed.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

4. Robber baron Roberts should just retire and fade away

https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/op-eds/the-supreme-courts-anti-worker-rulings-are-so-routine-now-that-we-hardly-notice-them-big-mistake

[Walleye]

5. It's time for Roberts to admit that he is in a very political branch of the government

[TigressDem]

15. It's NOT SUPPOSED TO BE.

It's supposed to be about the impartial rule of law, not creating the best atmosphere for a wannabe dictator.

[allegorical oracle]

6. Seems like he should be saying that to his fellow justices, not to the taxpayers. nt

[emulatorloo]

9. +1

[Hekate]

7. Contemptible moron

[GoCubsGo]

10. Those are the words of Chief Justice who has lost control of his court,

and is trying to deflect the blame onto a Congress run by people who don't share his warped ideology. Nice try, fucko. But, you and the other 5 court members of your ilk are still illegitimate, no matter how hard you lie and spin.

[bucolic_frolic]

11. Marbury v. Madison is as settled as Roe

I used to think Roberts a defender of Rule of Law. I now think him a defender of lawyers and judicial privilege.

[sanatanadharma]

18. It is time to unsettle Marbury v. Madison

The power of the Supreme Court to determine constitutionality is not in the Constitution.
Original intent was that Legislature make laws and the courts settle disputes based upon laws.
The Supreme Court is the last appeal, not a veto on the legislature; as much as I have appreciated the court's past liberal decissions.

[TigressDem]

13. Honestly, Justice Roberts, if you bend over for TFG and let him force his will on the people ...

via the Supreme Court, then YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SAY of VALUE to ANYONE.

ANY MORE, EVER.

Partisan clown.

[Johnny2X2X]

14. Literally 5 members of your court

Are corrupt and only make a ruling after first checking with a political party.

[Buckeyeblue]

16. I'm going to say this is the most political courts we've ever had

How many of these individuals worked in one administration or another compared to other courts? Maybe I'm wrong.

[Midnight Writer]

17. It's not "because I disagree with their decisions".

It's because the basis of their decisions is not based on laws and precedents.

The basis of their decisions is political and religious.

They can't even explain the legal reasoning behind their decisions (see Bush v Gore). And if they do explain their reasoning, they have to revert to metaphysical "logic" and imaginary "original intent" concoctions.

There is currently a block of Judges selected for their support of a political agenda. They have little experience, meager qualifications, and no respect for any viewpoints except for those of the oligarchs that bought their seats.

If Roberts thinks the Court is disrespected now, wait until they kill Medicaid and public education and the ability of federal agencies to enact regulations.

[ColinC]

19. Bruh. That's literally what they are for.

[Kid Berwyn]

20. Their owners, though, are another thing.

Know your BFEE: John Roberts earned his Sgt. Pepper stripes as an Iran-Contra cover-up artiste.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1002281926

[questionseverything]

27. The cia flooded the inner cities with crack to pay for

The contra weapons

Ty for keeping track of the evil doers

[DFW]

21. Correct, Justice John. Unfortunately, that now includes yours.

The judicial branch voluntarily gave up its independence when it got stuffed with five members who only answer to the extremist political and religious right.

Don't believe me? Ask Afghan women in private how they like their lives being ruled by the Taliban. That's about how much American women like having their lives being ruled by YOU.

[onecaliberal]

22. They ARE by definition law makers. My god these people are stupid and dangerous.

[live love laugh]

23. His smile ... somewhere between I need a shit and creepy.

[New Breed Leader]

34. exactly.

[targetpractice]

24. Bullshit...

I don't care if. you shake hands or dine together at all. Do justice, that's it.

[Me.]

25. I Do

Because, obviously, they don't know it

[EndlessWire]

26. I know who will take up the mantle.

An expanded SC with balancing Justices to counter your extremism.

“If the court doesn’t retain its legitimate function of interpreting the constitution, I’m not sure who would take up that mantle. You don’t want the political branches telling you what the law is, and you don’t want public opinion to be the guide about what the appropriate decision is,” Roberts said while being interviewed by two judges from the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at its conference in Colorado Springs."

The public is not as stupid as you would like us to be. Sure, we will all never agree on every little thing, but if you think we will stand by and watch you legislate us into fascism, you're stupid, too.

And, don't forget to tell us why Thomas is so trustworthy when his wife was part of an attempt to overthrow the Government. That alone is enough to distrust ALL of you. So, keep on shaking hands and eating in the dining room, as if that makes you legit...

[questionseverything]

28. Thomas and his wife need to be arrested for trying to overturn a legal election

Kavanaugh? Needs arrested for perjury to congress and assault

[EndlessWire]

29. The Kegger?

Yeah, I forgot about him. Isn't there a third one who also lied during confirmation?

[questionseverything]

31. Since all the repubs said some variation of roe being settled law

They all lied

But i picked keg boy to single out because his perjury is recent and he has been accused of rape and assault also

[EndlessWire]

32. I agree. n/t

[maxrandb]

33. Tell that to "judge" Aileen you corrupt dipshit

Oh, and John,

Go fuck yourself sideways with a First Edition, Hard Cover copy of Atlas Shrugged, you worthless piece of amphibian shit