The Supreme Court is under increased scrutiny from across the political spectrum as both Democrats and Republicans seek reforms.
  • its_me_xiphos@beehaw.org
    10·
    5 hours ago

    The Roberts court destroyed the constitution, rule of law, and precedence. He isn’t just a political actor, but a Benedict Arnold.

    There’s a reason its called precedent. Its established, highly regarded law. Seen as truth setting and foundational. When you overturn not just one such precedent, but all of the ones a political party has campaigned against, you’re a political actor there John.

    We should start calling him Johnny Reb at this point too. Bet he’d love it.

  • Smoke@beehaw.orgEnglish
    16·
    9 hours ago

    I think they view us as truly political actors, which I don’t think is an accurate understanding of what we do. I would say that’s the main difficulty

    “Absent a stay, the Clean Power Plan will cause (and is causing) substantial and irreversible reordering of the domestic power sector before this court has an opportunity to review its legality,” Roberts wrote

    Thank you, Newsweek, for including the quote undercutting his own words.

  • Midnitte@beehaw.orgEnglish
    12·
    9 hours ago

    Too late Roberts- you’ve allowed the court to devolve to such depravity that neither side thinks the court is impartial.