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In reply to the discussion: Are Alito and others really this ignorant about the constitution? [View all]Attilatheblond
(5,699 posts)24. 3 of the current justices participated in stopping the 2000 FL recount
Three of the current justices appear to have some hinkey arrangements with rich benefactors.
One of the has been credibly accused of sexual assault. Another if sexual harassment.
One owe his seat to a GOP Senator who would not bring a legitimate nominee to the floor for consideration owing to the nearness of a presidential election. But that same chap sure did rush thru a nominee made by a GOP POTUS with proven ties to Russia.
If we can't clean up this mess, it is past time to add some seats to negate the RW takeover. Everything is at risk until then. The Constitution allows for things to change.
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They understand the constitution lets a majority of justice decide cases however they want.
unblock
Jun 2024
#7
All true, and that last sentence, dear jaxexpat, is poetry at its finest!
Attilatheblond
Jun 2024
#35
We've been fighting this un-American shit since the Puritans brought it over the ocean, but we evolved to create better.
Attilatheblond
Jun 2024
#22
When you push them in the corner they will probably expose their true understanding that
Baitball Blogger
Jun 2024
#28
Authoritarians and theocrats don't MIS-understand the Constitution; they regard it as an obstacle.
Beartracks
Jun 2024
#29
Nope. He and other just put the rules of their Catholic faith before the Law.
Model35mech
Jun 2024
#33
And probably make public life more difficult for any other Catholics in the future
Attilatheblond
Jun 2024
#36
My reference was to PUBLIC impression of Catholics seeking public office or bench positions
Attilatheblond
Jun 2024
#42