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In reply to the discussion: In general, the federal judges---and justices---that Trump and McConnell have elevated [View all]kurtcagle
(1,603 posts)54. Reversing the tide
I'd not be that much in haste to remove these judges. It's worth noting that in several cases Trump appointed justices voted against Trump's actions, not for him. Additionally, judges do not actually need to be lawyers first, and the one thing that Trump may have done, albeit inadvertently, was to seed the courts with different viewpoints. My expectation is that should we regain the Senate (as I believe we will), we'll also be in a position to balance these judges out. Yes, it sucks, but the one thing I've noticed is that when you're seeding judgeships by patronage, when that patron goes, so too goes a lot of the perks of being in office.
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In general, the federal judges---and justices---that Trump and McConnell have elevated [View all]
Atticus
Apr 2020
OP
Without going into detail, it is obvious that we are going to need folks who know
Atticus
Apr 2020
#3
Some of the "skeletons" are not in closets. They were already pointed out by Democrats
Atticus
Apr 2020
#12
I do not have dossiers on all of McConnell's misfits. In my view, it is reasonable to say
Atticus
Apr 2020
#18
I'll see your "Jesus tapdancing Christ" and raise you one "Christ on a soda cracker"!
Atticus
Apr 2020
#46
Grounds For Impeachment, Sir, Are What A Majority Of The House Says They Are
The Magistrate
Apr 2020
#53
"In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act."---Orwell. nt
Atticus
Apr 2020
#13
And I have no doubt that there is no way any judges appointed by trump are being removed
onenote
Apr 2020
#28
We'd have to keep paying these judges for life but as long as we agree to pay them and
in2herbs
Apr 2020
#14
Agreed - with REAL background investigations, most will have disqualifying criminality...
lagomorph777
Apr 2020
#20
How would one "persuade" someone to leave a LIFETIME job for which they aren't qualified for?
fescuerescue
Apr 2020
#34
"these folks" is an over-generalization. Some ARE qualified. Some know damn well they are
Atticus
Apr 2020
#47
Proving that an Federal individual judge is running a corrupt organization
fescuerescue
Apr 2020
#50
If Scump and the GOP face RICO counts Republican appointees can be forced to recuse
Ponietz
Apr 2020
#62
I second your motion................it is always about the courts, always..............
turbinetree
Apr 2020
#29
Anyone who was appointed to office by an agent of the Kremlin should resign or be impeached.
Tactical Peek
Apr 2020
#41