congratulations to john roberts who is as responsible for the current state of affairs as any single person in the country
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Mark Joseph Stern
NEW STATEMENT FROM CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS:
"For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."
"For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."
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He decoupled from faith to the US Constitution over a decade ago.
CJ Roberts signed his own execution order, whether he realized it or not.
-Roberts (probably)
So very sad. CJ of SCOTUS no different than any Trump voter…
Leopards: Uh-huh 🖕
[puts finger to ear]
i'm getting some interesting reports...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls5BFzuxGw4
That's why we have Musk as co-president!
The core of the immunity opinion — a belief that the Framers would see the need to protect a “vigorous” and “energetic” Executive — has always found support within the institutionalist culture in Washington in general and at DOJ, in particular
--John Roberts (paraphrase).
SCOTUS Chief Justice never really paid attention to who trump is as a person. Only loved the idea of an Imperial Executive.
"Arsonist: Ooh, this fire's BAD."
In: Vibe Presidenting
they also had to consider how trump might *abuse* the power to prosecute former presidents, if he won. some of oral argument even covered that
there was no winning that one either way, once mcconnell foiled impeachment
Roberts figured that if the SC saved Trump's butt the latter would be eternally grateful for what he 'owed' them.
Instead Donny took it to mean he 'owned' the SC.
Robert's is staring right into the face of political irrelevance. Ironically he'd still be FAR more influential if Kamala had won.
Man these guys live in a bubble.
I’m gonna cackle like a hyena if Roberts ends up in the camps before I do. Caught the tiger by the tail, didn’t he?
I mean, seemed pretty clear they weren't actually serious about it. They just wanted the cases to go away. I don't think anyone seriously thought it would let Biden order people killed like the ruling suggested.
Hell, I don't think they'd let Trump do it either.
He’s corrupt and turns a blind eye to the blatant corruption of Thomas and Alito because it serves him.
Even as he becomes aware of a troubling fact the veil denies its reality.
What did John Roberts say about "Kings"?
Jusrt curious....
How does it feel knowing you are likely the last chief of the scotus before king donOld destroys it too?
This is on you chief. The immunity bs you unleashed will destroy you and this country.
Idiot
May karma visit them both, and SOON.
Judiciary must assert its authority or risk irrelevance as Trump challenges legal constraints. If courts push back and he refuses to comply, a constitutional crisis looms, testing whether the judicial branch still holds power or if we shift towards fascism.
Most Americans don’t grasp the gravity of our moment. They don’t see the fall of democracy as a real threat. It’s something foreign and the idea of the U.S. collapsing into authoritarianism seems unthinkable.
https://bsky.app/profile/televisionary.bsky.social/post/3lixqcpo6lk2o
We tried to warn them. It is just heartbreaking to see it happen, and happen so quickly. I feel helpless in so many ways.
The courts have no power here and the sooner roberts and the right figure that out the better.
https://youtu.be/SSCzDykng4g?si=pRd94roIug_MKRcL
https://calmatters.org/politics/elections/2018/06/judge-in-stanford-rape-case-removed-from-bench-by-santa-clara-county-voters/
https://www.politifact.com/article/2023/aug/03/why-did-it-take-the-doj-more-than-two-years-to-ind/
" "Thank you again, I won't forget it," as he shook hands and passed Roberts on his way into the Joint Houses of Congress session.
So he told the right time this once. He's still a broken clock!!
That weak-ass comment doesn't earn him praise. Fuck that guy!
If it weren't for him and Mitch McConnell, we wouldn't be in this situation!
BTW, Garland is not off the hook either.
HOWEVER, these times call for new tactics and leadership. He has been failing in that regard. There's a new playbook in politics. So he needs to move on, yes.
Let the new generation lead.
this was just "Hey Stupid you're going to blow it going off script...get back in line!"
They'll still do what they were purchased for.
This is the Big Grab...all or nothing.
2) Roberts
3) Biden
4) Pelosi
My rough blame ranking.
President Trump will take as much power granted the president absolute authority absolutely.
Dismissing of court & Congress upon either restricting him now will result in President dismissal as traitors.
Treason….
He does everyone dirty.
Everyone.
Comey
Barr
He’s trying to salvage Trump’s “thank you”
You should be unseated and sent to a place where the sun don’t shine.
1) Citizens United
2) rolling back civil rights
3) Placing shitgibbon beyond the reach of law
Roberts is a POS. So is SCOTUS, but Roberts gets overlooked bc Thomas and Alito are even worse (and Roberts allows it)
It's been agonizing to watch.