SCrOTUS

[Ginger]

[NOTTHOR]

Jul 28, 2023 14:56:21 GMT -6 Ginger said:

Uh, the whole point of the court is that it has to be unaccountable and removed from political pressure because when you have political pressure on the court some fascist like FDR can intern an entire race of people and the court will rubber stamp it. It's been done. The United States is not a democracy, the court is specifically there to ensure that a tyrannical majority cannot overstep minority rights. States where the court is elected and subjected to political pressure end up with crazy situations like the one Iowa had after the gay marriage case went through the state supreme court. Most of the court got voted out. The court absolutely has got to be able to say "fuck you" to everyone without fear.

[thunderhawk]

Jul 28, 2023 15:53:57 GMT -6 NOTTHOR said:

Jul 28, 2023 14:56:21 GMT -6 Ginger said:

Uh, the whole point of the court is that it has to be unaccountable and removed from political pressure because when you have political pressure on the court some fascist like FDR can intern an entire race of people and the court will rubber stamp it. It's been done. The United States is not a democracy, the court is specifically there to ensure that a tyrannical majority cannot overstep minority rights. States where the court is elected and subjected to political pressure end up with crazy situations like the one Iowa had after the gay marriage case went through the state supreme court. Most of the court got voted out. The court absolutely has got to be able to say "fuck you" to everyone without fear.

The Iowa debacle was a retention vote, which is also a horrible idea.

The United States is a constitutional republic governed by democratically elected representatives who are constrained by the constitution and statutes; however the courts rely on the other branches to enforce their edicts so concerns over legitimacy should in theory constrain them from issuing radical rulings and engaging in unethical behavior.

[Ginger]

Jul 29, 2023 7:59:47 GMT -6 thunderhawk said:

Jul 28, 2023 15:53:57 GMT -6 NOTTHOR said:

Uh, the whole point of the court is that it has to be unaccountable and removed from political pressure because when you have political pressure on the court some fascist like FDR can intern an entire race of people and the court will rubber stamp it. It's been done. The United States is not a democracy, the court is specifically there to ensure that a tyrannical majority cannot overstep minority rights. States where the court is elected and subjected to political pressure end up with crazy situations like the one Iowa had after the gay marriage case went through the state supreme court. Most of the court got voted out. The court absolutely has got to be able to say "fuck you" to everyone without fear.

The Iowa debacle was a retention vote, which is also a horrible idea.

The United States is a constitutional republic governed by democratically elected representatives who are constrained by the constitution and statutes; however the courts rely on the other branches to enforce their edicts so concerns over legitimacy should in theory constrain them from issuing radical rulings and engaging in unethical behavior.

Like bribes

[Ginger]

[thunderhawk]

How the fuck does one go into deep debt as a SCrOTUS "justice"

Sketch AF

[NOTTHOR]

Dec 19, 2023 12:31:26 GMT -6 thunderhawk said:

How the fuck does one go into deep debt as a SCrOTUS "justice"

Sketch AF

Prolly the same way Bill Clinton was allegedly destitute when he left office. You get mired in some investigation and then you gotta pay legal fees. I can't recall if he had any big ones after he got appointed, but I'll bet he spent well into six figures on the defense of that thing.

The ultimate issue is that every one of these politburos and judges probably needs a raise and then we have to institute a serious ethics law so that asswipes like Scott Gottlieb can't walk out as head of the FDA and then join Pfizer's board or so that politburos can't walk into $5 million book deals and shit. It's nothing but a god damned grift operation but none of these assholes will shut it down because they view government service as a meal ticket to a high paying job as a consultant or lawyer who knows the people on the inside. It's patently fucking disgusting.

[thunderhawk]

Dec 19, 2023 12:40:50 GMT -6 NOTTHOR said:

Dec 19, 2023 12:31:26 GMT -6 thunderhawk said:

How the fuck does one go into deep debt as a SCrOTUS "justice"

Sketch AF

Prolly the same way Bill Clinton was allegedly destitute when he left office. You get mired in some investigation and then you gotta pay legal fees. I can't recall if he had any big ones after he got appointed, but I'll bet he spent well into six figures on the defense of that thing.

The ultimate issue is that every one of these politburos and judges probably needs a raise and then we have to institute a serious ethics law so that asswipes like Scott Gottlieb can't walk out as head of the FDA and then join Pfizer's board or so that politburos can't walk into $5 million book deals and shit. It's nothing but a god damned grift operation but none of these assholes will shut it down because they view government service as a meal ticket to a high paying job as a consultant or lawyer who knows the people on the inside. It's patently fucking disgusting.

Thomas wasn't the subject of any extensive legal investigations requiring hordes of lawyers as far as I recall. Considering who he saw fit to make his spouse, I'm gonna go out on a limb and surmise that he just has terrible judgment.

Aside from that the rest of your comment is totally accurate.

[Ginger]

[NOTTHOR]

Jan 23, 2024 15:25:45 GMT -6 Ginger said:

"intercept migrants" - LMAO.

[Other]

Jan 23, 2024 16:53:52 GMT -6 NOTTHOR said:

Jan 23, 2024 15:25:45 GMT -6 Ginger said:

"intercept migrants" - LMAO.

The LMAO part is that this was a 5-4 decision. This is WELL established law and they fucking know that.

[Ginger]

[thunderhawk]

Mar 4, 2024 9:28:49 GMT -6 Ginger said:

Fucking cowards didn't even touch the substantive question of whether he fomented and insurrection