Supreme Court's John Roberts says Judicial system 'cannot and should not live in fear'

Sunday, January 01, 2023

US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts uses his end of the year address to discuss security for judges: The law requires every judge to swear an oath to perform his or her work without fear or favor, but we must support judges by ensuring their safety. A judicial system cannot and should not live in fear.

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Only the people their decisions effect.

#1 | Posted by morris at 2023-01-01 02:09 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

He's a shyster

#2 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2023-01-01 02:15 PM | Reply

Eff off, Judge MAGAt.

#3 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2023-01-01 02:17 PM | Reply

If they stayed true to the constituitional limits that they are intended to respect they wouldn't feel scared of the people they're affecting with their activist rulings.

If he's scared for his safety, it means he knows deep inside how Corrupt he really is.

It's a guilty Conscience.

Lol.

#4 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2023-01-01 03:32 PM | Reply

He's right, of course.

People who pretend they care about the separation of powers and an independent court will cry like the ------- they are.

But he's right....of course.

#5 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-01 03:37 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

He's right, of course.

People who pretend they care about the separation of powers and an independent court will cry like the ------- they are.

But he's right....of course.

#5 | Posted by eberly

Maybe he wouldn't have to live in fear if he weren't the head of a corrupt illegitimate court that rules against the will of the people.

#6 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2023-01-01 03:56 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 7

right on cue, little fella.

#7 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-01 04:00 PM | Reply

"will of the people"

as if you couldn't work to prove how goddamn dumb you are.

#8 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-01 04:01 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Like the fear of an 11 year old rape victim who can't get an abortion?

#9 | Posted by zarnon at 2023-01-01 04:09 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 8

Democracy is Messy. It's a fine line between dissent and sedition. If you oppose enough, extremely enough,you will be liquidated. That's in any country.

Better Stay in Line. These are Dangerous Times.

The Russians are coming, the Russians are coming.

If you See Something, Say Something.

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid.

If You're not With us, You're against Us.

#10 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2023-01-01 04:16 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Republicans have no choice but to live in fear.

Fear of change is the emotional bedrock of Conservatives.

#11 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-01-01 04:17 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"He's right, of course."

Nope.

Much like you, Beverley, he's full of horse manure and everybody knows it.

GFY.

#12 | Posted by Angrydad at 2023-01-01 05:12 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Whatever you think Roberts has done to you, he has done to me.

If you're a victim, then I'm a victim.

The difference between you and I is that I believe in the constitution, rule of law, and the independence of the court.

You don't.

Let me guess.....you probably think you travel some high road showered in some sort of enlightenment, right? LOL

I don't like all the rulings from the SCOTUS any more than most of you all.

I also don't like how Trump and the GOP have taken advantage of situations in order to stack the court with too many conservatives..

But.......Roberts is still right.

If you can't see that......you're just too ignorant and immature. Period.

#13 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-01 05:17 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

"Will of the people"

I notice all of you will ignore how unbelievable dumb that comment is from speaksoftly....you just don't have the balls to address it.

The court serves its most crucial purpose when it goes against the will of the people.

Some of the most impactful decisions of the court were against the will of the people.

But speakstupid thinks the court should, in fact, listen to the will of the people.

LOL

#14 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-01 05:22 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

"will of the people"

as if you couldn't work to prove how goddamn dumb you are.

#8 | Posted by eberly

You're going to tell me that a court consisting of a majority of judges who were appointed by presidents who got FEWER votes than their opponents is a court that represents what americans want?

#15 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2023-01-01 05:32 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

But speakstupid thinks the court should, in fact, listen to the will of the people.

LOL

#14 | Posted by eberly

Fascist cult supporter eberly knows that the will of the people is a problem for the party that only represents billionaires and klan members.

#16 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2023-01-01 05:34 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

"appointed by presidents who got FEWER votes than their opponents"

more ignorance and immaturity. I'm sure many of you cringe when speakstupid posts. It's embarrasing, I know.

And then he hides behind the moral shroud of the left while making baseless and outright lying accusations. I'm sure most of you would just rather he go play in traffic.

LOL

#17 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-01 06:23 PM | Reply

Whatever you think Roberts has done to you, he has done to me.

Heterosexual Christian white male privileged on full display.

#18 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-01-01 06:42 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

Eb,

You don't have anything to worry about.

Because the Heterosexual Christian white males making the rules aren't going to take away any of your freedoms.

But that's something women in this country experienced.

Minorities experience.

Transgender people experience.

Homosexuals experience.

Immigrants experience.

#19 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-01-01 06:47 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

EBERLY

Clownshack is right. Think about it ...

#20 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2023-01-01 06:55 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I'm a citizen. I have kids. I have friends.

Women, homosexuals, minorities, etc.

I was speaking as a citizen who doesn't wants rights stripped from people.

Clown, what has Roberts done to YOU?

#21 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-01 07:55 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

-Heterosexual Christian white male privileged on full display.

And I wasn't talking to you.

#22 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-01 07:56 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

What has Roberts done for you, eberly?

I personally don't know the guy, so I don't feel compelled to "protect" him from anything

If he feels scared because of his job, then he needs to do what the rest of us do and get a different job that doesn't frighten him

#23 | Posted by ChiefTutMoses at 2023-01-01 09:15 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

So, how is Robert's wrong about this?

#24 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-01-01 09:51 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

I was speaking as a citizen who doesn't wants rights stripped from people.

I get it. And I agree with what you've written throughout the thread.

But your version of America isn't the same as everyone's.

Though. I imagine a majority of white men in the country agreeing with you.

#25 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-01-01 10:12 PM | Reply

how is Robert's wrong about this?
#24 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

---- him.

That's how.

He's coming off as a pretentious, out of touch, elite.

---- his cry baby statement.

#26 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-01-01 10:14 PM | Reply

" #26 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK AT 2023-01-01 10:14 PM | FLAG: "

So, if I understand you correctly if the court renders an opinion the left doesn't like those justices should fear violent retribution?

#27 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-01-01 10:21 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Oh ---- off.

#28 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2023-01-01 10:23 PM | Reply

#26 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK AT 2023-01-01 10:14 PM | FLAG: "
So, if I understand you correctly if the court renders an opinion the left doesn't like those justices should fear violent retribution?

#27 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

The Court seems to have no problem with protesters mere feet from abortion clinic doors even after all the attacks and bombings. So why is the Court so afraid of protesters near their residences?

#29 | Posted by Sycophant at 2023-01-01 10:31 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Can you address the question? Oh, who the hell am I kidding? All you do is troll and attack. Of course you can't. Because you are a moron.

#30 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-01-01 10:32 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Losers like Flint Water Jeff were elated when Dr. Slepian was shot down at his dinner table in front of his kids.

#31 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2023-01-01 10:35 PM | Reply

"Th e Court seems to have no problem with protesters mere feet from abortion clinic doors even after all the attacks and bombings. So why is the Court so afraid of protesters near their residences?

#29 | POSTED BY SYCOPHANT AT 2023-01-01 10:31 PM | FLAG: "

Well, it's a violation of federal law, for starters. Also, the fear is for family and bodily harm. It was likely only the presence of a couple of marshals that prevented a deranged lunatic from attempting to assassinate Kavanaugh.

Are you good with that? Assassination attempts on justices?

#32 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-01-01 10:36 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Are you good with that? Assassination attempts on justices?

#32 | Posted by BellRinger

Attempts? No that's lame.

I want to see blood :)

#33 | Posted by billy_boy at 2023-01-01 10:39 PM | Reply

Sycophant,

#30 was directed at #28

#34 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-01-01 10:41 PM | Reply

So, if I understand you correctly if the court renders an opinion the left doesn't like those justices should fear violent retribution?

#27 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

Violent retribution? Eh.

Seems to me that politicians (and that includes the 9 unelected king like potentates) should live in a constant state of fear.

The 6 crusaders are clearly not prevented from lying, injudicious conduct and hypocrisy through shame. How do we get them to act in the best interest of the American people? Perhaps fear would be an appropriate motivator.

Only problem is what would a criminal with a life time appointment truly fear? Roberts seems to care about his legacy, Alito legitimacy, Thomas...he really seems to care. About what? I have no idea.

#35 | Posted by truthhurts at 2023-01-01 10:48 PM | Reply

So, if I understand you correctly if the court renders an opinion the left doesn't like those justices should fear violent retribution?

#27 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

I know you won't answer this honestly, but...

Do you think all of the 6 crusaders would have made it onto the SC if they had not perjured themselves on Roe?

Also, given what Kavanaugh stated in his hearing:

"Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., pressed him to say it was settled law, but Kavanaugh declined to say so by arguing it would diminish the independence of the judiciary. When questioned by conservative senators, though, he said there's a model for overruling settled precedents, that begins with evaluating whether the prior decision was "grievously wrong."

It is not the Senate's job to advise and consent on SC nominees? Does that process involve interviewing the nominee?

How can a democracy function when the body of the government that advises and consents on the SC nominee receives non answers and lies as testimony?

#36 | Posted by truthhurts at 2023-01-01 10:57 PM | Reply

Non answers as "can you define a woman?"

#37 | Posted by phinphan at 2023-01-01 11:01 PM | Reply

If John Roberts has done nothing wrong, then he has nothing to fear

#38 | Posted by ChiefTutMoses at 2023-01-01 11:12 PM | Reply

#38 That may be one of the dumbest things ever said on this site and that is saying much. Nancy Pelosi must of done something wrong since someone broke in to attack her? You might as well get rid of all security for everyone except those who have done something wrong. Plus wrong according to whom,

#39 | Posted by phinphan at 2023-01-01 11:25 PM | Reply

if I understand you correctly

You poor baby.

if the court renders an opinion the left doesn't like those justices should fear violent retribution?
#27 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

Like when they struck down Roe vs Wade?

Remind me again about what happened. Nothing? Oh yea. Nothing.

What you're describing are the actions of conservative. Across the nation.

Domestic terrorism is the only thing conservatives have anymore.

#40 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-01-02 12:01 AM | Reply

" Do you think all of the 6 crusaders would have made it onto the SC if they had not perjured themselves on Roe"

Well, that never happened, so ...

#41 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-01-02 12:07 AM | Reply

" shame. How do we get them to act in the best interest of the American people? Perhaps fear would be an appropriate motivator."

That is not their job. It's the job of congress, not the courts, to act in the best interests of the people. The courts apply the law and the Constitution as written and as intended at the time passed. What you are suggesting is mafia tactics to achieve a desired outcome.

#42 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-01-02 12:11 AM | Reply

CLownshack,

You are a very immature person.

#43 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-01-02 12:12 AM | Reply

Never heard you once comment on conservatives running MTG's democratic opponent, and his family, out of state.

Or when parents attack teachers and school boards over reading criteria.

Or when teachers are banned from hanging rainbows in their kindergarten classrooms because conservatives are fking crazy.

But conservative judging stripping Americans of their freedoms crying about repercussions. That's where you draw the line.

Got it.

#44 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-01-02 12:43 AM | Reply

"Well, that never happened, so ..."

So Alito owes America an explanation.

We deserve to be taken through his epiphany from what he testified to in his confirmation hearing, to "egregiously wrong from the start."

#45 | Posted by Danforth at 2023-01-02 12:54 AM | Reply

Nancy Pelosi must of done something wrong since someone broke in to attack her?

Which conservatives did nothing but celebrate.

#46 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-01-02 01:01 AM | Reply

CLownshack - grow up.

Danforth - please quit accepting dishonest leftwing nonsense as gospel.

#47 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-01-02 01:10 AM | Reply

" please quit accepting dishonest leftwing nonsense as gospel."

Huh?

Alito's own words.

WTF are you talking about?

You do realize what he testified to in his hearing, and "egregiously wrong from the start" are polar opposites, correct? And a change of opinion that wide would require an epiphany, right?

#48 | Posted by Danforth at 2023-01-02 01:16 AM | Reply

BellRinger

You're a joke.

#49 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-01-02 01:22 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"You do realize what he testified to in his hearing, and "egregiously wrong from the start" are polar opposites, correct? And a change of opinion that wide would require an epiphany, right?

#48 | POSTED BY DANFORTH AT 2023-01-02 01:16 AM"

You act as if among the legal community "Roe" was sacrosanct. It never was. Even on the left it had criticisms. Overturning it did NOT outlaw abortion - the issue went back to the states or federal congress. It was a classic case of legislating from the bench. So, in fixing it and sending it back to congress I guess it's acceptable among some on the left (not you, personally) to rape ACB and torture and kill Kavanaugh Might as well throw in a good lynching for Clarence Thomas.

#50 | Posted by BellRinger at 2023-01-02 01:36 AM | Reply

You do realize what he testified to in his hearing, and "egregiously wrong from the start" are polar opposites, correct?

Generally correct but unsure of the specific testimony you refer to.

And a change of opinion that wide would require an epiphany, right?

Any judicial nominee with limited experience with abortion law could reasonably change their opinion over 17 years and seeing many more cases.

Before you freak out, I disagree with Dobbs. I'm just here to swat at the "lie" meme.

#51 | Posted by et_al at 2023-01-02 01:57 AM | Reply

I guess it's acceptable among some on the left (not you, personally) to rape ACB and torture and kill Kavanaugh Might as well throw in a good lynching for Clarence Thomas.
#50 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

All you got are, once again, hyperbole and bullshht.

Conservatives are domestic terrorists.

I listed several examples.

You're a forced birther and hate women.

You love 11 year old girls being forced to birth their rapist's child.

#52 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-01-02 02:27 AM | Reply

" Overturning it did NOT outlaw abortion"

Refusing to strike down the Texas bounty hunter law did.

#53 | Posted by Danforth at 2023-01-02 02:32 AM | Reply

" I guess it's acceptable among some on the left (not you, personally) to rape ACB and torture and kill Kavanaugh"

Fat talk from the guy who's never admitted the 1/6 plan was to rape and torture Pelosi and assassinate both she and Pence.

#54 | Posted by Danforth at 2023-01-02 02:34 AM | Reply

From what we've learned about how Roberts, and others, shows their contempt for the Rules of Ethics on the U.S. Supreme Court, I'd say they swung the doors wide open for anybody to do anything they wanted. They threatened the lives of women. They demoted women to second class citizens. They overrode the decisions of doctors with threats of prison. They helped initiate a class of bounty hunters.

So now the U.S. Supreme Court is getting threats? Oh, Gee Golly! Whoda thunk it?

Here's what I think about those threats . . .

If the U.S. Supreme Court doesn't respect themselves, why should anybody else?

#55 | Posted by Twinpac at 2023-01-02 04:19 AM | Reply

I did a word search on Roberts End of the Year address.

The word "ethics" was never mentioned. Not even once.

I suppose that's to be expected lest somebody bring up the subject of Roberts own "party like there's no tomorrow" unethical disregard of the Court's standards about even the appearance of impropriety.

Roberts made a lot of "appearances."

#56 | Posted by Twinpac at 2023-01-02 05:13 AM | Reply

We are now at the mercy of Catholic fundamentalists who dominate the Court. We are clearly in great danger of falling to "banana republic" standards as far as we have a legal system that is a tool for the rich minority. The law is about compliance by the poor to laws made by the rich to keep them aristocrats.

#57 | Posted by Hughmass at 2023-01-02 06:44 AM | Reply

Roberts would like the term "Roberts Court" to be a designator for a period in the court's history worth remembering and honoring. One out of two at this level indicates piss-poor performance. Well, it's your court now, Johnny boy. You sow, you reap. And stop pretending you don't understand what folks are talking about; it insults our intelligence and really calls yours into question. Now, eff off.

#58 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2023-01-02 07:55 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

-But your version of America isn't the same as everyone's.

You're right.

And despite the different versions......Roberts is correct.

#59 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-02 10:57 AM | Reply

Judicial system 'cannot and should not live in fear'
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Nor should the public live in fear of how far off mainstream the court rules. Actions have consequences.

#60 | Posted by BBQ at 2023-01-02 10:58 AM | Reply

If the U.S. Supreme Court doesn't respect themselves, why should anybody else?

#55 | POSTED BY TWINPAC

How on earth do you conclude the SC doesn't respect themselves?

Can you think of a group of folks who has a higher opinion of themselves than those 9 folks wearing black robes?

#61 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-02 11:02 AM | Reply

"Judicial system 'cannot and should not live in fear"

Back in the good ol' days before the U.S. Supreme Court was coopted by radical justices, that would be a true statement.

But not any more.

The women and medical professionals they've hurt live in fear every day of their lives. I see no reason why the radicals among the U.S. Supreme Court justices shouldn't get a taste of their own medicine.

How's it feel? Huh?

#62 | Posted by Twinpac at 2023-01-02 11:55 AM | Reply

"Overturning it did NOT outlaw abortion"

It did for approximately 1/3 of Americans.

#63 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-01-02 12:25 PM | Reply

Can you think of a group of folks who has a higher opinion of themselves than those 9 folks wearing black robes?
#61 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Just because you have a ridiculously high opinion of yourself doesn't mean they do.

#64 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-01-02 12:26 PM | Reply

"Any judicial nominee with limited experience with abortion law could reasonably change their opinion over 17 years and seeing many more cases."

Oh come on.

Lying is a much simpler and far more elegant explanation.

Especially considering fact and history.

You do yourself no favors with the "plausible deniabity" game. I doubt that's even your actual belief on wgat really happened. You're just smokescreening, and for what?

#65 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-01-02 12:29 PM | Reply

"Judicial system 'cannot and should not live in fear"

This is obviously a lie.

The author has decided it should be easiery for crazy people to bear arms, and allowed foreign money to influence our politics.

I think Roberts is experiencing sour grapes at how the court that bears his name been cucked by the Qtard Right; nothing more.

And to circle back to my last comment I think Et_Al feels sorry for Roberts, nothing more.

#66 | Posted by snoofy at 2023-01-02 12:37 PM | Reply

"Th e Court seems to have no problem with protesters mere feet from abortion clinic doors even after all the attacks and bombings. So why is the Court so afraid of protesters near their residences?
#29 | POSTED BY SYCOPHANT AT 2023-01-01 10:31 PM | FLAG: "
Well, it's a violation of federal law, for starters. Also, the fear is for family and bodily harm. It was likely only the presence of a couple of marshals that prevented a deranged lunatic from attempting to assassinate Kavanaugh.
Are you good with that? Assassination attempts on justices?
#32 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

Ah yes, because the 1st Amendment doesn't apply to SCOTUS.

But the First Amendment makes any protester protections for abortion clinics Unconstitutional.

Makes sense how?

#67 | Posted by Sycophant at 2023-01-02 12:59 PM | Reply

"Are you good with that? Assassination attempts on justices?"
#32 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

Not all of them.

But Kavanaugh? Hmmm . . . Can we think about that for a minute?

#68 | Posted by Twinpac at 2023-01-02 02:11 PM | Reply

-Back in the good ol' days before the U.S. Supreme Court was coopted by radical justices, that would be a true statement.

When was that?

Before civil rights? ending of slavery? women's sufferage?

I'm amazed at what lengths people go to convince themselves they are victims of "radical justices" just because they don't agree with their decisions.

I don't agree with all of them either but considering the actual radical decision rendered over the past 150+ years, it's hard to come to the conclusion they are "radical".

#69 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-02 02:21 PM | Reply

-The women and medical professionals they've hurt live in fear every day of their lives. I see no reason why the radicals among the U.S. Supreme Court justices shouldn't get a taste of their own medicine.

You're saying the SCOTUS should reverse their recent decision on abortion rights or they deserve the same inconveniences and fears abortion providers feel now?

Here is a clue for you.....abortion providers were living in fear long before the SCOTUS handed down their recent decision.

#70 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-02 02:25 PM | Reply

Here's a clue for YOU. STFU, lily white dbag.

#71 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2023-01-02 03:14 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

You really desire attention from anybody don't you, --------------------------------?

#72 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-02 03:20 PM | Reply

is a court that represents what americans want?

#15 | POSTED BY SPEAKSOFTLY

The court doesn't exist to do what the populace wants. That's what congress is for.

#73 | Posted by jpw at 2023-01-02 03:34 PM | Reply

Justices have been including statements about judicial security in their year end reports for a long time. This is nothing new. It's not even the first time Roberts has addressed the issue in his year end review. He's not likely to the last to do so. America is a violent country. Everyone who lives here has to deal with it and the judicial branch is not immune.

Overall being a federal judge is pretty safe, quite a bit safer than being an American in general. There has been one federal judge murdered so far this century. That was John Roll who was killed by a mass shooter who was targeting Democratic Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. Justice Roberts doesn't mention him but he did mention Esther Salas who's son was murdered by a right-wing anti-feminist lawyer. There was also Joan Lefkow who's mother and husband were murdered by a person who had been an unsuccessful plaintiff in Lefkow's court.

I find it ironic that the Roberts would give such heavy praise for the recently passed Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act (named after Judge Salas' son). The law which creates special protections for judges and to a lesser extent their immediate family members from online doxing would almost certainly be criticized and found unconstitutional by this Court if it involved any other class of workers.

#74 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2023-01-02 03:37 PM | Reply

If Roberts had guts he would have taken this opportunity to publicly call out the US Senate and the Presidency for politicizing court appointments. It is understandably difficult for the people to view the court system as independent and non-biased when unqualified judges like Kathryn Kimball Mizelle are granted life time appointments by party line vote or judges like Aileen Cannon carry out complete miscarriages of justice are allowed remain on the bench.

#75 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2023-01-02 04:00 PM | Reply

Are you good with that? Assassination attempts on justices?
#32 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

BellRinger, who considers 1/6 to be overblown nonsense.

Is very worried about conservative judges, who are eliminating freedoms for Americans, facing the repercussions for their actions.

#76 | Posted by ClownShack at 2023-01-02 04:36 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

CLOWN

" facing the repercussions for their actions."

Not to mention the part their ruling played in turning the midterm upside down on its head.

Woman Power!!!

And "Hell hath no fury" ect., ect., ect.

The dumbasses didn't think about that, did they?

#77 | Posted by Twinpac at 2023-01-02 06:03 PM | Reply

When even Kansas tells you you screwed up that should tell you something.

#78 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2023-01-02 06:05 PM | Reply

The SCOTUS is deserving of much of the scorn it receives because it's recent decisions seem to be more ideological than constitutional. However, some of the scorn it receives is due to the selection process. If the selection process was not as fraught, people would probably feel better about the justices.

#79 | Posted by FedUpWithPols at 2023-01-02 06:39 PM | Reply

"Supreme Court's John Roberts says Judicial system 'cannot and should not live in fear'"

I agree - detonate their implants.

#80 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2023-01-02 07:02 PM | Reply

All of the "appearance" of malfeasance and this is what he speaks up about.

#81 | Posted by fresno500 at 2023-01-03 06:20 AM | Reply

FRESNO

I didn't say "malfeasance". Get your story straight. I said, "appearance of impropriety," of which Roberts has many.

#82 | Posted by Twinpac at 2023-01-03 06:43 AM | Reply

"Woman Power!!!
And "Hell hath no fury" ect., ect., ect.
The dumbasses didn't think about that, did they?
#77 | POSTED BY TWINPAC"

Jesus, you're an idiot.

No, they didn't think of that. Because they don't worry about that. What in the ------ do the SCOTUS justices have to worry about the balance of congress for?

Do you have even the most basic understanding of how the supreme court works? Or any court for that matter?

Good Grief.

#83 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-03 08:40 AM | Reply

Not all of them.
But Kavanaugh? Hmmm . . . Can we think about that for a minute?

#68 | POSTED BY TWINPAC

JFC, you're just a troll no different that Legallyretarded or you're the left's version of an insurrectionist.

#84 | Posted by eberly at 2023-01-03 08:42 AM | Reply

"Are you good with that? Assassination attempts on justices?"
#32 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER
Not all of them.
But Kavanaugh? Hmmm . . . Can we think about that for a minute?
#68 | POSTED BY TWINPAC

No.

#85 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2023-01-03 09:07 AM | Reply

It would be enough if the population could accept rulings based on the law and not on how it makes them feel. Our governing documents spell out how things are supposed to go pretty clearly but a certain party seems to think that because something doesn't make them feel warm and fuzzy that all of a sudden our governing documents are bad.

#86 | Posted by humtake at 2023-01-03 12:01 PM | Reply

"Woman Power!!!
And "Hell hath no fury" ect., ect., ect.
The dumbasses didn't think about that, did they?
#77 | POSTED BY TWINPAC"

Jesus, you're an idiot.
No, they didn't think of that. Because they don't worry about that. What in the ------ do the SCOTUS justices have to worry about the balance of congress for?
Do you have even the most basic understanding of how the supreme court works? Or any court for that matter? Good Grief.
#83 | POSTED BY EBERLY

We can pretend the courts aren't political, but we all know that some times they are, especially the SC. The Dobbs ruling was one of those times. Far right conservative justices, most of whom are conservative Catholics, ruled based on their faith and on the ideology that got them appointed to the high court in the first place. They did what the anti-abortion activists in the Republican party wanted them to do, and in so doing, they thought they were scoring a political victory for Republican party, which as Twin pointed out, turned out not to be the case. My 2 cents.

#87 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2023-01-03 02:07 PM | Reply