at this point i wish alito would just fess up and say yes, he’s colluding with trump because he does not believe a republican president ought to be held accountable for anything - ThreadSky

jamellebouie.net • 47 days ago

at this point i wish alito would just fess up and say yes, he’s colluding with trump because he does not believe a republican president ought to be held accountable for anything

Reposted from Jay Willis

So I am to believe that Trump's top priority right now is filling low-level legal roles in his administration, AND he needed to talk to Alito specifically about this one, AND neither man said ANYTHING else in a private call of which there is no record, got it, great abcnews.go.com/US/trump-spe...

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agrievousend.bsky.social•47 days ago

Why are they even pretending to hide the corruption at this point? They already gave Trump full immunity. Just be completely open about their corruption. Nothing can be done to stop them anyway.

ramankhutu.bsky.social•47 days ago

Still has to wait 12 days for his pardon.

outdoorsydad.bsky.social•47 days ago

Just calling BS on that now. They're so dirty

crystalbolander.bsky.social•47 days ago

Oh yes, nothing else was talked about...got it. Disgusting. I want phone records.

mbkplus.bsky.social•47 days ago

"We also did not discuss any other matter that is pending or might in the future come before the Supreme Court" is also pretty suspect, he has no idea what turds might float up to be polished by him and his 5 colleagues and certified as gold bars

robbinsa.me•47 days ago

paging Mr. Legitimacy, Chief Justice John Roberts

clevelandbrowns.bsky.social•47 days ago

He kinda did when he said the whole “one side has to win at the end of this” thing .

lomat2103.bsky.social•47 days ago

They shouldn't be talking about anything. Zip. Zero.

gedalia.bsky.social•47 days ago

Or for that mater a Supreme Court justice

dlk.bsky.social•47 days ago

poligraphs legal in DC?

fifthdentist.bsky.social•47 days ago

It takes a special level of talent to lie as brazenly as Alito does. Did he pick up that skill at opus dei?

wilmox.bsky.social•47 days ago

Woah! You can’t criticise a SCOTUS judge! You’re gonna upset Roberts.

tinkertailorreply.bsky.social•47 days ago

Naturally. But we know that part of this, maybe most of it, is forcing us to choke down outlandish bullshit, served up hot and sanctimoniously.

kontinentalkitties.bsky.social•47 days ago

Justice Sotomayor was right… we will NEVER be rid of the STENCH!!!

markm52.bsky.social•47 days ago

Sotomayor should exercise her authority to shitcan this ridiculous appeal re the J6 report. Don’t give trumps lapdogs a chance to further muddy the water.

codemistress.bsky.social•47 days ago

And, that SCHMUCK Biden refused to do anything about that Stiff Garland because it would look 'improper'...God, I wish the Dems had any kind of courage.

oldbrownshoe.bsky.social•47 days ago

gmik.bsky.social•47 days ago

Someone tell John Roberts when he's bemoaning the lack of respect for the court that this shit is the reason why.

stlhandmaid.bsky.social•47 days ago

A little honesty is welcome!

sftlm.bsky.social•46 days ago

One of the Jack Smith reports needs to magically come out today!

willyjay60.bsky.social•46 days ago

Corrupt to the bone!

billjank.bsky.social•47 days ago

Oddly, I’m happier knowing that Alito is coaching Trump on legal strategy. It puts a spotlight on John Roberts’ terrible run as Chief Justice.

jeffbach.bsky.social•47 days ago

He should do it just to make Roberts stroke out

jbc3.bsky.social•47 days ago

I think he has.

amplify2024.bsky.social•47 days ago

Lies and lying liars. It never stops.

skipcycle.bsky.social•47 days ago

And that's his story and he's sticking to it! With the exception of 3 honorable justices, our Supreme Court sucks!

econnie.bsky.social•46 days ago

Alito might be telling the technical truth, but he knows how Trump loves the quid pro quo. He will obey without being asked.

grant2c.bsky.social•47 days ago

Too honest and forthright.

daves-not-here-man.bsky.social•47 days ago

"We didn't talk about it, I didn't know about it and you can't prove it anyway."

ronels.bsky.social•47 days ago

But he'd never do that. Because Trumpies and MAGAts lie constantly. His not saying that he is colluding is louder than any action or words. His words would be only hollow affirmations that he's lying.

ceeee-geeee.bsky.social•47 days ago

Welp. He pretty much just did.

mark-laustrup2024.bsky.social•47 days ago

A shit sandwich with mayo is still a shit sandwich.

roslynn.bsky.social•47 days ago

He doesn’t have to say it. His actions say it all.

ryangeddie.bsky.social•47 days ago

This is actually totally cool and normal and it’s the rest of us who have a problem for caring.
Or so I’ve been told.

robertm817.bsky.social•46 days ago

They’re immune from consequences, because the Dems will never have 2/3 Senate majority (for removal after impeachment)

beingsass.bsky.social•47 days ago

I'm pretty sure he believes a Republican president ought to be able to overturn an election. Trump is kind of like the Pope to him.

fischercutbait.bsky.social•47 days ago

“Why, no, Trump & I didn’t talk about his case! And I have no idea why Martha-Ann asked to talk to him after I was done.”

christosilvia.bsky.social•47 days ago

There's no reason not to - alito knows he isn't going to be impeached

payne588.bsky.social•47 days ago

Under no circumstances would Republicans ever tolerate this of a Democratic president and a democrat-appointed justice. Immediate impeachment, both of them.

wiscolady.bsky.social•47 days ago

Sure Jan

kidyossarian.bsky.social•47 days ago

Trump was pretty clearly signaling his price for giving Levi a job.

serial-hobbyist.bsky.social•47 days ago

The lie is part of the thrill of it, no doubt.

funpuns24.bsky.social•47 days ago

Get Ready America....
The Corrupt Six are
about to strike again!

firthermor.bsky.social•47 days ago

He can add that as a SCOTUS Justice, he doesn’t believe that he will be held accountable for anything either. Then, he can suggest to Martha that she fly the Quid Pro Quo flag.

mnthndr.bsky.social•47 days ago

It is the Felon's SCOTUS. We're in for bad times, thanks to U.S. voters. We are EFFED!

themistocleswall.bsky.social•47 days ago

the impunity is the point 👇🏼

https://bsky.app/profile/themistocleswall.bsky.social/post/3lfbeteaxzs2k

amateurtainment.bsky.social•47 days ago

Credibility level is zero but those two buy their own lies though so they might pass a polygraph

berserkerpiglet.bsky.social•47 days ago

There really needs to be another word that becomes the common parlance preceding their names because “Justice” should just be used going forward to teach children the meaning of the word “irony”

niawag.bsky.social•47 days ago

I do think this is Alito trolling everyone. He's gotten more salty over time and is enjoying the outrage cycle.

jenfriesarts.bsky.social•47 days ago

Can we use AI to create an auto translator that will transform everything these jackasses say into what they're really saying?

wallaceandvomit.bsky.social•47 days ago

I mean he basically is saying that.

lesliehilton0131.bsky.social•46 days ago

Yea. Sure.

docdanpgh.bsky.social•46 days ago

He's just about said it already in his opinions though.

gwbiscuit.bsky.social•47 days ago

Apropos of nothing…THE PELICAN BRIEF is a pretty interesting story.

maryhoag.bsky.social•47 days ago

It’s like when your kid is lying to you with a lie so transparent that you are trying not to laugh.

johnbingham.bsky.social•47 days ago

I'd much rather the judiciary flat out say "we hate the Democratic Party because we are reactionaries" instead of doing the "We are just little guys who are above petty political squabbles" bit.

morewildones.bsky.social•47 days ago

Exactly. Just say “Yeah, we talked about his case. Die mad about it.” And quit insulting our intelligence

hudsonrivercroc.bsky.social•47 days ago

Roberts truly a corrupt sob covering all these crooks

bonkina.bsky.social•47 days ago

but that would require the truth!

norbizness.bsky.social•47 days ago

(ancient Italian widow in full black dress and veil, pointing bony finger at him as he leaves for work) Vergogna... vergogna

norbizness.bsky.social•47 days ago

If it's gonna be that kinda ex parte I'm gonna stick my dick in the mashed potatoes

serial-hobbyist.bsky.social•47 days ago

Is probably what Mantan would say

serial-hobbyist.bsky.social•47 days ago

“Ex parte means ‘to serve’…”

catfrat.bsky.social•47 days ago

Same, I wish they would just say it and note that haha, you can’t do anything about it, it would reduce my mental load

fightlies.bsky.social•46 days ago

What the hell do you think Alito was doing when he flew the MAGA flags at his house?

gamongold.bsky.social•47 days ago

Unacceptable

billnemacheck.bsky.social•47 days ago

Somehow, it'll be announced on a flagpole at his vacation home.

davidbaruch.bsky.social•47 days ago

With an nod and a wink -- quid pro quo. A favor for a favor.

anton1900.bsky.social•47 days ago

Not like anyone would/could do anything about it and there would be a dozen Yale law types lining up to justify it somehow in the mainstream press

mikaohio.bsky.social•47 days ago

Is it too hopeful that MSM will ask him about his new staffer "Levi" in the coming months??

hiawathasmallz.bsky.social•46 days ago

I have it on the greatest authority man has ever known that it was the most perfect call ever.

wendella.bsky.social•47 days ago

Somewhere, a foreign intelligence service has recorded that conversation.

righteoushazard.bsky.social•47 days ago

I know that you are not serious here, but your post brings to mind something about the mindset of supremacists like Alito.

One thing supremacists all have in common is the myth of purity. They are unable to endure publicly acknowledging anything even hints that they themselves are impure.

imacanadianinusa.bsky.social•47 days ago

Trump - "All I want to do is this: I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have... Fellas, I need 11,000 votes, give me a break."

Alito - " Who dis"

libbyblack.bsky.social•46 days ago

A boomer, I remember '80s GOP using "lying for Jesus" for their local candidates to lie about their religious connections and using it to govern. Over time "lying for Jesus" worked its way up to be used at all levels on anything. GOP, nothing but lies and damned lies and damned pathological liars.

drgeophysics.bsky.social•47 days ago

Honestly from a Republican? Optimism is always appreciated eh.

dodgerfan88.bsky.social•47 days ago

It's not like there'd be any repercussions anyway

ronfancy.bsky.social•47 days ago

Alito will retire so Trump can put Cannon on the bench. He's calling in favors for vacating the bench before Thomas starts in.

bluecarcharodon.bsky.social•46 days ago

Corrupt people are not typically honest.

burndiggity.bsky.social•46 days ago

God, this is insulting. Every day, another insult to the people of this “country.” How much is enough?

daveatx.bsky.social•47 days ago

Yeah, he could just be like 'I've got lifetime appointment and no enforced ethics rules. I gave him absolute immunity. If I lie to you and say we only talked about our families, what are you going to do about it?'.

jamesjhare.com•47 days ago

why should he waste his time saying something everyone already knows

saltymichael.bsky.social•47 days ago

Alito is a lying sack of shit.

srboisvert.bsky.social•47 days ago

Look man it is critical that Republicans maintain at least the appearance of impropriety at all times for the sake of nation's stability.

kurtbenjamin.bsky.social•47 days ago

I'd wager he doesn't think this way but rather has some twisted internal rationalization for this and every other ethical rake he steps on. Cognitive biases are a hell of a drug.

repetitiveuser.bsky.social•47 days ago

I stand by my belief that I really wish the Republicans on Scotus would flip everybody the bird and flash hundreds and day "I just got bribed, bitch!" Chappelle style followed by "y'all ain't doing SHIT!"

bobuphues.bsky.social•47 days ago

I’m old enough to remember Republicans going apeshit and the NYT dutifully reporting their outrage when Bill Clinton talked with Loretta Lynch at an airport.

georgiabluedevil.bsky.social•47 days ago

I am old enough to recall why Comey was overseeing the "but her emails" scandal.

sodonewiththis.bsky.social•47 days ago

First thing I thought of too. The hypocrisy just kills me.

brandiatkinson.bsky.social•47 days ago

Prolly trying to get Trump to sign a flag for the Mrs.

javias.bsky.social•47 days ago

yes he should, he's already showing it.

cmrealblue.bsky.social•47 days ago

Complete and utter corruption

bgerm1.bsky.social•47 days ago

But then he can’t smile wryly and pretend to be seriously considering the facts before rendering the most Trump-friendly opinion possible.

bimmer.in•47 days ago

Because the cheeto and alito have such good track records of staying away from conflicts of interest.

axellycan.bsky.social•47 days ago

I swear it's like so many people forgot Bush v Gore.

charisblm.bsky.social•46 days ago

johnrossi.bsky.social•47 days ago

He probably admitted to talking to him because he loves to troll and trigger the democrats.

marylandrockets.bsky.social•47 days ago

The corruption is right out in the open.

Why?

We expected honorable men, there is no enforcement mechanism to hold them accountable.

We got rogues and scoundrels.

moon272.bsky.social•47 days ago

They will never admit their enshittery of us

rascalsdad.bsky.social•47 days ago

The idea that they are even talking about anything in ‘ pick up the phone mode’ is in itself a ongoing conflict of interest.

aeromunch.bsky.social•47 days ago

Oh word more open corruption from the Conservatives on the Supreme court?

Literally nobody has any interest in doing anything about it so this is just how our country works now

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