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joeybee12

(56,177 posts) Thu Jun 28, 2012, 12:42 PM Jun 2012

Why? Because the Supreme Court is now known as the Roberts Court...

And if the mandate had been tossed, the Roberts Court would be viewed by historians as the most politicized in history...Roberts is thinking of his legacy, and he doesn't want historians to view him or his court as simply a tool of right wing politicians.

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Why? Because the Supreme Court is now known as the Roberts Court... (Original Post) joeybee12 Jun 2012 OP

Yep. One Dred Scott, in the form of Citizens United, hifiguy Jun 2012 #1

That's what it boils down to. sadbear Jun 2012 #2

Roberts is thinking of corporate cash. Just as they all are. Simple really. -eom Huey P. Long Jun 2012 #3

hifiguy

(33,688 posts)

1. Yep. One Dred Scott, in the form of Citizens United,

Reply to joeybee12 (Original post)

Thu Jun 28, 2012, 12:54 PM

Jun 2012

is enough. Roberts is a corporate tool, but he's no fool, and has a sense of the legacy of the court. A Chief's name is associated with both successes and failures.

sadbear

(4,340 posts)

2. That's what it boils down to.

Reply to joeybee12 (Original post)

Thu Jun 28, 2012, 12:56 PM

Jun 2012

Roberts is looking to save his own hide. No more, no less.

Huey P. Long

(1,932 posts)

3. Roberts is thinking of corporate cash. Just as they all are. Simple really. -eom

Reply to joeybee12 (Original post)

Thu Jun 28, 2012, 12:57 PM

Jun 2012

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