I have heard it said that all the judges are intimidated by the failed former president. And I hear that some Supreme Court judges entertain the possibility that the actions of the then president were within the scope of his official duties, on J6.
Really? Well then , if you are intimidated maybe it is time to shake that feeling. You acce…
I have heard it said that all the judges are intimidated by the failed former president. And I hear that some Supreme Court judges entertain the possibility that the actions of the then president were within the scope of his official duties, on J6.
Really? Well then , if you are intimidated maybe it is time to shake that feeling. You accepted the appointment to the bench and now the going gets tough and you are afraid to uphold, protect and defend the constitution? You are allowing yourself to be bullied by a defendant and his lawless followers. Just get over it and do your job.
January 6 was not within the scope of the presidents duties because telling a big lie and then inciting a mob to forcefully halt the election procedures, just isn’t presidential at all. It is not credible that a justice of the highest court in the land believes that the former president acted in good faith. You know this. Just stop bowing down to the defendant that keeps violating his terms of release. Have you no sense of duty? Have you no respect for yourself and the law?
What we saw today was the setting up of a legal basis for a fascist takeover.
This might be an unpopular perspective here, but: I do not think the conservative Justices' primary motivation is fear or appeasement of Von Tweeto. I don't think they care much for him one way or another. Neither he nor the specifics of his case were more than briefly touched on in arguments today.
They just get off on having as many opportunities as possible to prove they are the kings of everything, and to remind us that they are the most smartest and special-est of all the smart-and-specials. They relish the chance to arbitrarily rewrite the next generation of law in the world's most powerful nation to their whims. *That* is their primary and secondary motive, and this presents them a doozy of an opportunity, wouldn't you say?
We are in a fascist takeover attempt and some on the SCOTUS are in favor of that. They avoid facts that would verify what they are up to right now. They are hiding their own fascist tendencies and they shift the discussion to a fantasy of the future. Why should we worry?
But Christy, your mind is in the past, just as Will's mind is in the future. Jack's mind is in the present. Heather's letter is a perfect description of what is happening now, as bizarre and hard to believe as it seems.
The past is something to respect because if we are sane and intelligent beings we should be able to learn from our mistakes. Heather is a historian. She is very skilled at showing us a path forward to a better way of being if only we can learn from our past mistakes.
Quite true, and I loved her Thomas Paine quote. I love her letters, and often don't even read the comment section. I'm just trying to get beyond the academic right now.
But then again, these justices really are sucking on him, sucking up to him.
Exactly as their (or some of theirs and their predecessors') 2010 Citizens United licensed the billionaire classes to their total corruption.
Exactly as the regimes of standardized testing licensed the numberers-of-life and the commodifiers to gut the schools of humanities for a clearer field of predation by the billionaire classes.
They have such contempt for democracy, Will. Such open eagerness to get some of them right now declared above the law, above all the best in American history, above the rights of the people to individual, personal lives. and the skills and institutions to preserve that.
That’s a small part of it. It’s multifactorial. Citizen’s United, ALEC, hijacking of religion, vouchers, deregulation, Putin, Fox, lack of liveable wages, lack of social support for young parents, I’m sure people can add to the list on and on.
I strongly believe that the educated should stop calling the uneducated stupid and making fun of grammatical and spelling errors.
Start seeing our education as a privilege no matter how hard we worked for it. Not everyone has parents that read to them.
Their intent was to create an uneducated population. They have enough “uneducateds” soaking up propaganda to swing elections that ensconce Justices who make rulings that tip the Balance of power away from The People by allowing the billionaire class to subvert the Mudsills
Its a multi-layered long term effort
Making fun of grammar seems like a futile endeavor
And what's scariest of all is that these justices are breaking the rules in broad daylight without a trace of compunction. The two most drunken with power, Thomas an Alito, thumb their arrogance, hypocrisy, and impartiality in our our faces with glee. Can't Congress do something about this?
Won't SCOTUS, and all other courts for that matter, be made irrelevant by a president being able to dictate law? If these people are as ego driven as you say, and half as smart as they think, they must see this.
But it should be obvious to the “justices” that just like the revolving door of his cabinet members, king manbaby would put a revolving door on the Supreme Court.
... And he has "dirt" on them. A primary reason for taking home treasure troves of classified data, was to further his 'modus operandi' of using "dirt" to manipulate others. Perhaps, and who knows, secondarily to peddle for treasure / debt satisfaction.
Ah Jack so right. But these tycoon criminals behave like any powerful criminal, and imagine that "they" are far more powerful, smart, etc., and have created the foolproof 'mousetrap,' far better and well executed than any in the past they've learned from. All powerful, all mighty, and recidivism self - feeding loops of self affirmation.
Sorry if it’s hard to hear, but there has never been a purity test for calling yourself Christian. There is a never ending list of malevolent people who do so
Self righteous christians, and 'god' is only on their side, owing to their righteousness. But that's only one piece of the "coalition." They are on their own new "Crusade" - banners, standards, crosses, and all.
When the Supreme Court received the appeal of the 5th Circuit's highly-regarded unanimous opinion that a president doesnt enjoy unlimited immunity, it should have sent it back as affirmation.
It did not.
When Jack Smith asked for a timely hearing in December on the matter, the Court instead scheduled it to be heard in April, at about the last possible date on the calendar.
I think we can see where this is headed, folks.
Originalists indeed. As Will points out (with a slight correction), they are pompous king-makers.
Hypocrisy and hubris Doug; that's all it is. Any notion of originalism was designed to *imply* itself as 'special' and worthy to peddle as some *new substantial insight*, when all it is and was is a 'bright shiny new thing' for crows, shallow thinkers, and self-righteous to cling to, raise banners, and a coalition to agree that any means justifies an end, even opposed to law, truth, honor.
The Supreme Court Gang of 6 is poised to destroy the Rule of Law. These are intelligent people doing unintelligible things. This is not a mistake in justice, its the absence of justice They pretend to be scholars, yet they are as corrupt as the definition allows. Its the Frat Party Club they fantasized about in their peak hormonal years, come to fruition
Will, I agree about them not being particularly afraid of the Orang One and am reminded of a recent observation that Clarence Thomas' "superpower" was his complete absence of conscience or capacity for introspection.
Will, you have a good point, but I also think that the justices believe that Trump is guilty and consequently are doing what they can to push his trials to after the election. Just the act of agreeing to hear the immunity issue and then slow-walking each step proves this to me. If the conservative, trump-appointed, justices felt he was being wrongly accused, you would expect them to want to rapidly prove his innocence.
Although that hasn't been mentioned specifically until now, I think that many here take that as a given, with Leonard Leo's involvement also assumed without articulation.
It is odd that the so called “originalists” on the court seem poised to create a presidential immunity doctrine out of whole cloth, without any basis in history or law. And do we think there will be immunity for the guy who will be ordered to make a president’s problem (whatever it is) go away? Unlikely. No, in this world they are creating, the little guy is expendable.
The conservative SCOTUS are carrying out the bidding of those that anointed them for the Supreme Court: Leo Leonard, the Federalist Society and the billionaires who fund it. They Leonard’s phone calls and vote the way they are ordered to.
Exactly. Many folks here would know that all successful and large companies make at least 10 year plans. What might a coalition of them do ? Too big to fail ?
I hope you don't mean this literally, because if so that would be the sort of purely emotion-driven conspiratorial thinking that I would hope readers of HCR would be above, considering her devotion to plain fact and veracity of sourcing. The federal court system has certainly been corrupted but not in as obvious a way as this, and to pretend like it is keeps us distracted from the more insidious nature of the problem.
It was too early in the morning for me... I wrote Heritage Foundation, I meant Federalist Society. That said, I'm not conspiratorial minded, I like evidence and facts. However, these justices were brought on by LL and the FS and I wouldn't be surprised if there was a quid pro quo... They were anointed to the highest judicial position in our land, but have to vote the way the FS expects them to. Not that they wouldn't anyway, but some of their arguments are highly suspicious.
Oh, we are on the same page in what we are concerned about. I guess I just see "They're getting paid off!" as a recurring motif among my progressive companions that is reached for a bit too quickly. I think it is easier for us to imagine that someone sold out for cash and fame than it is to admit they may genuinely believe all the crap they purport to. Federalist Society is essentially a recommendation machine that finds the looniest right-wing fantasists with a law degree and works to promote them. Why spend the money to buy off people who don't have to listen to you anyway when you can save the money and just let the crazies do their thang?
Dave Fake News reports that the Gang of 6 is really just trying to protect President Biden “from” a vengeful Trump. “We know what he’s capable of”, claimed Injustice Alito
Trump is only as capable as the lower courts will allow him to be, despite multiple violations of his terms of release nobody has held him to account. All the judges are afraid of him. Poor babies.
BS intimidated!! They are in on the plan to change our US of A into an autocracy. Wake up everyone. This is intentional and in progress for years!! Stop giving them the benefit of the doubt!!!!!
For some time I’ve done that - allowed them the benefit of the doubt, telling myself the Court would do the obvious right thing at the most critical moment. I felt optimistic about how they would see this case. That illusion was shattered yesterday.
And their religion, as they read it in their narrow way, is their idea prop, the realm of men dictating assigned roles for the purpose of dominating the Earth.
Gorsuch's anti-democracy comments reminded me of his mother's anti-environmental ones when she was director of the EPA. I heard hers firsthand from my dad who represented The Chemical Manufacturers Association, working directly with her and Rita Lavelle to create Superfund. Dad was astounded (but he thought little Neil was cute.)
Thank you for saying this. He was born, bred and dyed in the wool. His momma would be proud. Me, not so much. Since I despise everything about him, especially his self-righteous fervor, like from his devoted mom.
Gorsuch was promoted to the Supreme Court by Colorado based billionaire manipulator Phillip Anschutz…oil and gas, oil and gas, oil and gas. He lobbied Republican politicians to nominate Gorsuch to the federal appeals court after employing him as his (Washington law firm ) lawyer back in the early 2000’s. (NYT2017/03/14)Anschutz has long called the shots for Gorsuch, as long as he plays “cute little Neil”. Wonder what “the criminal” and McConnell walked with in return.
I find your comment an interesting piece as it seems to tie in to the way Gorsuch was employed and heavily promoted by Colorado based, “publicity shy” billionaire oil and gas OWNER, Phillip Anschutz… who also owns the Washington Examiner, stock in Coachella, etc etc
A NYT article, published 3/14/2017, reveals some history of their relationship. Especially troubling to me was Gorsuch’ membership in the Walden Group, who collectively owned 40 acres at the headwaters of the Colorado River. This River feeds the west its water.
It was sold to Greenberg-Traurig CEO Brian L Duffy, (according to Politico 4/2023) in 2017. Gorsuch has ruled heavily in favor of the clients G-T litigated. But Gorsuch and Duffy say they’ve “never met”.
In my dad's case, HE, representing the polluting industries, had to convince Anne Gorsuch and Rita Lavelle to follow the letter of the new EPA law! Dow Chemical was actually ahead of other industries in pollution control by then (after napalm and Agent Orange PR nightmares).
Right MaryPat ! The lobbies of commerce of all sorts. Whom do you think hog every waking hour of our representatives ? I can guarantee the answer to that question - I've 'tried' it. If you are not an "A" list'er, you will likely never get past their "firewalls." Add to that the purposeful contact chaos orchestrated by their challengers who flood their phones and emails. *And, let me add this question; What is conspiracy for profit ? Well, the answer we will hear, is that it is simply "Good, common, acceptable business practice." *Once upon a time in my life - check that, 'many times' in my life, I have allowed my logic to blind me just as easily as 'feelings.' I have learned to at least seek some balance. I've also found a truism that rings in my head as I write this, ,, "A knife all blade, makes bleed the hand that wields it." - (paraphrased perhaps) by Rabindranath Tagore
That conjures some memories Bill - oh my. I have to note though, that the people living near Parkersburg WVa and downstream, are still getting dosed with Teflon and more; however it's not intentional, nor recreational.
How Democracies Dies and Tyranny of the Minority - Steven Levitsky & Daniel Ziblatt
Origins of Totalitarianism - Hannah Arendt
The Conspiracy to End America - Stewart Stevens
and of course the document that planted the seed of the conspiracy: Lewis Powell Memo which was one of the first of many CONservative accusations of liberals where they confessed what they wanted to do which is rule by law, not follow the rule of law.
He is their useful fool. Mitch picked them to destroy any democratic vibes. They are well on their way to doing just that. Are cowards our majority these days. Well, duh
AND, Jack, a frank dereliction of duty! ...from a court without the sense or courage to set up their own ethical requirements to which EVERY OTHER COURT IN THE LAND is subject!
If these justices are intimidated by that worthless blob of excrement, they should resign or retire immediately. I just do not understand why anyone would be intimidated by that worthless sub-human criminal. President Joe Biden sure isn't intimidated by him, and Liz Cheney sure isn't intimidated by him, neither is Adam Shiff. DJT is a weak little spoiled brat man child.
That’s just it. I think at least two WANT TO retire, but dare not do it with a Democratic president in office. And they won’t have Uncle Mitch to protect their seat for a Republican heir like he did in 2016 and 2020.
As I surmised a very long time ago, we are on new ground; Ground that demands my actions, rather than academic debate, should, could, or mights. The moment and trembling ground we approach, or, are at is when i (intentionally 'small, tiny i' ) must ask myself, "What are you willing to do .... How far am i willing to go" ? Trust me when i tell you, if you will or can, that this is 'not' the first time I've had to ask myself that, because I've always known that i could think any problem to death and recognized that as a sort of inertia; my actions count for far more and in fact can lead me to the next correct action - and eventually, my too busy, fearful brain will follow.
I have heard it said that all the judges are intimidated by the failed former president. And I hear that some Supreme Court judges entertain the possibility that the actions of the then president were within the scope of his official duties, on J6.
Really? Well then , if you are intimidated maybe it is time to shake that feeling. You accepted the appointment to the bench and now the going gets tough and you are afraid to uphold, protect and defend the constitution? You are allowing yourself to be bullied by a defendant and his lawless followers. Just get over it and do your job.
January 6 was not within the scope of the presidents duties because telling a big lie and then inciting a mob to forcefully halt the election procedures, just isn’t presidential at all. It is not credible that a justice of the highest court in the land believes that the former president acted in good faith. You know this. Just stop bowing down to the defendant that keeps violating his terms of release. Have you no sense of duty? Have you no respect for yourself and the law?
What we saw today was the setting up of a legal basis for a fascist takeover.
This might be an unpopular perspective here, but: I do not think the conservative Justices' primary motivation is fear or appeasement of Von Tweeto. I don't think they care much for him one way or another. Neither he nor the specifics of his case were more than briefly touched on in arguments today.
They just get off on having as many opportunities as possible to prove they are the kings of everything, and to remind us that they are the most smartest and special-est of all the smart-and-specials. They relish the chance to arbitrarily rewrite the next generation of law in the world's most powerful nation to their whims. *That* is their primary and secondary motive, and this presents them a doozy of an opportunity, wouldn't you say?
We are in a fascist takeover attempt and some on the SCOTUS are in favor of that. They avoid facts that would verify what they are up to right now. They are hiding their own fascist tendencies and they shift the discussion to a fantasy of the future. Why should we worry?
It looks like at least half not just some, maybe even 2/3. 😳😳
Few thousand more votes for Hillary in a few key states we would be avoiding ALL of this 💩💩💩
So enraging.
But Christy, your mind is in the past, just as Will's mind is in the future. Jack's mind is in the present. Heather's letter is a perfect description of what is happening now, as bizarre and hard to believe as it seems.
The past is something to respect because if we are sane and intelligent beings we should be able to learn from our mistakes. Heather is a historian. She is very skilled at showing us a path forward to a better way of being if only we can learn from our past mistakes.
Quite true, and I loved her Thomas Paine quote. I love her letters, and often don't even read the comment section. I'm just trying to get beyond the academic right now.
True enough what you say, Will.
But then again, these justices really are sucking on him, sucking up to him.
Exactly as their (or some of theirs and their predecessors') 2010 Citizens United licensed the billionaire classes to their total corruption.
Exactly as the regimes of standardized testing licensed the numberers-of-life and the commodifiers to gut the schools of humanities for a clearer field of predation by the billionaire classes.
They have such contempt for democracy, Will. Such open eagerness to get some of them right now declared above the law, above all the best in American history, above the rights of the people to individual, personal lives. and the skills and institutions to preserve that.
6 out of 9 are Christian Dominionists.
How did that happen just 250 years after a revolution for freedom of religion and freedom from the tyranny of Kings?
How were we lulled asleep by our great freedoms?
The handcuffing of elementary education and the power of propaganda over those uneducated
That’s a small part of it. It’s multifactorial. Citizen’s United, ALEC, hijacking of religion, vouchers, deregulation, Putin, Fox, lack of liveable wages, lack of social support for young parents, I’m sure people can add to the list on and on.
I strongly believe that the educated should stop calling the uneducated stupid and making fun of grammatical and spelling errors.
Start seeing our education as a privilege no matter how hard we worked for it. Not everyone has parents that read to them.
Their intent was to create an uneducated population. They have enough “uneducateds” soaking up propaganda to swing elections that ensconce Justices who make rulings that tip the Balance of power away from The People by allowing the billionaire class to subvert the Mudsills
Its a multi-layered long term effort
Making fun of grammar seems like a futile endeavor
And what's scariest of all is that these justices are breaking the rules in broad daylight without a trace of compunction. The two most drunken with power, Thomas an Alito, thumb their arrogance, hypocrisy, and impartiality in our our faces with glee. Can't Congress do something about this?
They can be impeached, but only in theory given the make up of the House and Senate.
...and isn't "odd" that those SCOTUS members have completely "forgotten" about precedence...
…and weakening the Voting Rights Act was a Roberts’ precursor!
Yes, Janet, they're monsters. Serving the billionaires. Or (and) the hate-filled theocrats.
They are using him.
Won't SCOTUS, and all other courts for that matter, be made irrelevant by a president being able to dictate law? If these people are as ego driven as you say, and half as smart as they think, they must see this.
The invalidating of the judiciary is a blueprint created by Orban and Erdoğan sought by Netanyahu and Trump. Modern path to tyranny.
They see, they like and they are on board
But it should be obvious to the “justices” that just like the revolving door of his cabinet members, king manbaby would put a revolving door on the Supreme Court.
But he's the devil they know...and owe
This. Right here.
... And he has "dirt" on them. A primary reason for taking home treasure troves of classified data, was to further his 'modus operandi' of using "dirt" to manipulate others. Perhaps, and who knows, secondarily to peddle for treasure / debt satisfaction.
They think because they supported tfg, they are in the clear. We have seen him turn on every.single.person eventually. They won’t be spared.
The corporatists of 1930s Germany thought that, too. Things did not end well for them.
History repeats or rhymes again here Lex; Whom do you think has the bankroll for all of this ?
Exactly! Oh they thought they could control that clownish man and use him. Some of them landed in the death camps.
Ah Jack so right. But these tycoon criminals behave like any powerful criminal, and imagine that "they" are far more powerful, smart, etc., and have created the foolproof 'mousetrap,' far better and well executed than any in the past they've learned from. All powerful, all mighty, and recidivism self - feeding loops of self affirmation.
They want Christian Dominionism. That is and has been their plan.
Bingo
He is NOT a Christian neither are his puppets.
Sorry if it’s hard to hear, but there has never been a purity test for calling yourself Christian. There is a never ending list of malevolent people who do so
Maybe ask if a person is a Jesus Christian or a Republican Christian? 🤷🏼♂️
Good luck with that!!
https://theanalysis.news/powerful-christian-nationalists-in-military-see-trump-as-vehicle-for-authoritarian-religious-state-mikey-weinstein/
Self righteous christians, and 'god' is only on their side, owing to their righteousness. But that's only one piece of the "coalition." They are on their own new "Crusade" - banners, standards, crosses, and all.
A White Christian multi national coalition of power, is their vision for the future. Leading to wars based on religion and race. Fun, fun, fun!
.. Along with others who've agreed, that for now, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend: for now."
When the Supreme Court received the appeal of the 5th Circuit's highly-regarded unanimous opinion that a president doesnt enjoy unlimited immunity, it should have sent it back as affirmation.
It did not.
When Jack Smith asked for a timely hearing in December on the matter, the Court instead scheduled it to be heard in April, at about the last possible date on the calendar.
I think we can see where this is headed, folks.
Originalists indeed. As Will points out (with a slight correction), they are pompous king-makers.
Hypocrisy and hubris Doug; that's all it is. Any notion of originalism was designed to *imply* itself as 'special' and worthy to peddle as some *new substantial insight*, when all it is and was is a 'bright shiny new thing' for crows, shallow thinkers, and self-righteous to cling to, raise banners, and a coalition to agree that any means justifies an end, even opposed to law, truth, honor.
The Supreme Court Gang of 6 is poised to destroy the Rule of Law. These are intelligent people doing unintelligible things. This is not a mistake in justice, its the absence of justice They pretend to be scholars, yet they are as corrupt as the definition allows. Its the Frat Party Club they fantasized about in their peak hormonal years, come to fruition
"Laws" that 'they' don't like.
Will, I agree about them not being particularly afraid of the Orang One and am reminded of a recent observation that Clarence Thomas' "superpower" was his complete absence of conscience or capacity for introspection.
Will, you have a good point, but I also think that the justices believe that Trump is guilty and consequently are doing what they can to push his trials to after the election. Just the act of agreeing to hear the immunity issue and then slow-walking each step proves this to me. If the conservative, trump-appointed, justices felt he was being wrongly accused, you would expect them to want to rapidly prove his innocence.
Y’all be out here pretending like this wasn’t all decided on Harlan Crowes back deck.
Although that hasn't been mentioned specifically until now, I think that many here take that as a given, with Leonard Leo's involvement also assumed without articulation.
The arrogance and pomposity were indeed on FULL display.
Don't forget the hypocrisy Maryanne - there's that in spades.
It is indeed, D4N!
It is odd that the so called “originalists” on the court seem poised to create a presidential immunity doctrine out of whole cloth, without any basis in history or law. And do we think there will be immunity for the guy who will be ordered to make a president’s problem (whatever it is) go away? Unlikely. No, in this world they are creating, the little guy is expendable.
The conservative SCOTUS are carrying out the bidding of those that anointed them for the Supreme Court: Leo Leonard, the Federalist Society and the billionaires who fund it. They Leonard’s phone calls and vote the way they are ordered to.
Exactly. Many folks here would know that all successful and large companies make at least 10 year plans. What might a coalition of them do ? Too big to fail ?
I hope you don't mean this literally, because if so that would be the sort of purely emotion-driven conspiratorial thinking that I would hope readers of HCR would be above, considering her devotion to plain fact and veracity of sourcing. The federal court system has certainly been corrupted but not in as obvious a way as this, and to pretend like it is keeps us distracted from the more insidious nature of the problem.
It was too early in the morning for me... I wrote Heritage Foundation, I meant Federalist Society. That said, I'm not conspiratorial minded, I like evidence and facts. However, these justices were brought on by LL and the FS and I wouldn't be surprised if there was a quid pro quo... They were anointed to the highest judicial position in our land, but have to vote the way the FS expects them to. Not that they wouldn't anyway, but some of their arguments are highly suspicious.
Oh, we are on the same page in what we are concerned about. I guess I just see "They're getting paid off!" as a recurring motif among my progressive companions that is reached for a bit too quickly. I think it is easier for us to imagine that someone sold out for cash and fame than it is to admit they may genuinely believe all the crap they purport to. Federalist Society is essentially a recommendation machine that finds the looniest right-wing fantasists with a law degree and works to promote them. Why spend the money to buy off people who don't have to listen to you anyway when you can save the money and just let the crazies do their thang?
I'm no fan of conspiracy theories either; my own mental habit is to take them apart with logic.
Where is the funding coming from Will ? What I will not do is rule them out.
Will, I think your point is quite important and not mutually exclusive of Jack’s.
Dave Fake News reports that the Gang of 6 is really just trying to protect President Biden “from” a vengeful Trump. “We know what he’s capable of”, claimed Injustice Alito
Trump is only as capable as the lower courts will allow him to be, despite multiple violations of his terms of release nobody has held him to account. All the judges are afraid of him. Poor babies.
Right on Will. He is their useful fool
Will, I think there's a lot of truth in your assessment here.
BS intimidated!! They are in on the plan to change our US of A into an autocracy. Wake up everyone. This is intentional and in progress for years!! Stop giving them the benefit of the doubt!!!!!
For some time I’ve done that - allowed them the benefit of the doubt, telling myself the Court would do the obvious right thing at the most critical moment. I felt optimistic about how they would see this case. That illusion was shattered yesterday.
And their religion, as they read it in their narrow way, is their idea prop, the realm of men dictating assigned roles for the purpose of dominating the Earth.
Gorsuch's anti-democracy comments reminded me of his mother's anti-environmental ones when she was director of the EPA. I heard hers firsthand from my dad who represented The Chemical Manufacturers Association, working directly with her and Rita Lavelle to create Superfund. Dad was astounded (but he thought little Neil was cute.)
Thank you for saying this. He was born, bred and dyed in the wool. His momma would be proud. Me, not so much. Since I despise everything about him, especially his self-righteous fervor, like from his devoted mom.
Gorsuch was promoted to the Supreme Court by Colorado based billionaire manipulator Phillip Anschutz…oil and gas, oil and gas, oil and gas. He lobbied Republican politicians to nominate Gorsuch to the federal appeals court after employing him as his (Washington law firm ) lawyer back in the early 2000’s. (NYT2017/03/14)Anschutz has long called the shots for Gorsuch, as long as he plays “cute little Neil”. Wonder what “the criminal” and McConnell walked with in return.
Disgusting. So Gorsuch is owned by Anschutz. Thomas is owned by Harlan Crow. Kavanaugh is owned by ...
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/09/heres-the-truth-about-brett-kavanaughs-finances/#:~:text=As%20Kavanaugh%20explained%20in%20his,the%20armchair%20speculation%2C%20he%20deployed
I find your comment an interesting piece as it seems to tie in to the way Gorsuch was employed and heavily promoted by Colorado based, “publicity shy” billionaire oil and gas OWNER, Phillip Anschutz… who also owns the Washington Examiner, stock in Coachella, etc etc
A NYT article, published 3/14/2017, reveals some history of their relationship. Especially troubling to me was Gorsuch’ membership in the Walden Group, who collectively owned 40 acres at the headwaters of the Colorado River. This River feeds the west its water.
It was sold to Greenberg-Traurig CEO Brian L Duffy, (according to Politico 4/2023) in 2017. Gorsuch has ruled heavily in favor of the clients G-T litigated. But Gorsuch and Duffy say they’ve “never met”.
In my dad's case, HE, representing the polluting industries, had to convince Anne Gorsuch and Rita Lavelle to follow the letter of the new EPA law! Dow Chemical was actually ahead of other industries in pollution control by then (after napalm and Agent Orange PR nightmares).
Especially troubling. Thanks, I think, for these insights.
Right MaryPat ! The lobbies of commerce of all sorts. Whom do you think hog every waking hour of our representatives ? I can guarantee the answer to that question - I've 'tried' it. If you are not an "A" list'er, you will likely never get past their "firewalls." Add to that the purposeful contact chaos orchestrated by their challengers who flood their phones and emails. *And, let me add this question; What is conspiracy for profit ? Well, the answer we will hear, is that it is simply "Good, common, acceptable business practice." *Once upon a time in my life - check that, 'many times' in my life, I have allowed my logic to blind me just as easily as 'feelings.' I have learned to at least seek some balance. I've also found a truism that rings in my head as I write this, ,, "A knife all blade, makes bleed the hand that wields it." - (paraphrased perhaps) by Rabindranath Tagore
My father was a member Grade 1 of the American Chemical Society. In the 1960s, I was taking chemicals namely LSD. Har.
That conjures some memories Bill - oh my. I have to note though, that the people living near Parkersburg WVa and downstream, are still getting dosed with Teflon and more; however it's not intentional, nor recreational.
Ha!!
No decency whatever.
Anatomy of Fascism - Robert Paxton
Strongmen - Ruth Ben-Ghiat
How Democracies Dies and Tyranny of the Minority - Steven Levitsky & Daniel Ziblatt
Origins of Totalitarianism - Hannah Arendt
The Conspiracy to End America - Stewart Stevens
and of course the document that planted the seed of the conspiracy: Lewis Powell Memo which was one of the first of many CONservative accusations of liberals where they confessed what they wanted to do which is rule by law, not follow the rule of law.
This crowd doesn’t have time to read, and ponder options. It’s kick arse time.
Jeri continues to state the truth of the matter in a fraction of the words I might use. I'm a fan. Tell 'em, Jeri!
Oh… ohh… let not forget, “Donald’s Vanity Tantrums.” A very worthwhile book to read. Truly.
So many to add to this list. Include "The Death of Public School" by Cara Fitzpatrick.
He is their useful fool. Mitch picked them to destroy any democratic vibes. They are well on their way to doing just that. Are cowards our majority these days. Well, duh
AND, Jack, a frank dereliction of duty! ...from a court without the sense or courage to set up their own ethical requirements to which EVERY OTHER COURT IN THE LAND is subject!
If these justices are intimidated by that worthless blob of excrement, they should resign or retire immediately. I just do not understand why anyone would be intimidated by that worthless sub-human criminal. President Joe Biden sure isn't intimidated by him, and Liz Cheney sure isn't intimidated by him, neither is Adam Shiff. DJT is a weak little spoiled brat man child.
That’s just it. I think at least two WANT TO retire, but dare not do it with a Democratic president in office. And they won’t have Uncle Mitch to protect their seat for a Republican heir like he did in 2016 and 2020.
Republicans believe the danger of one of “theirs” (trump) is not as bad as one of “ours” (the people).
You nailed it, Jack.
No doubt whatsoever, Jack!
Interesting that it is the women on the court, including the tentative Amy Coney Barrett, that agree with you....
Some are acting on behalf of their wealthy benefactors.
See my comment above. Waived?
These justices are kowtowing to the Trump supporting Federalist Society. Most in the GOP support fascism, power is everything.
As I surmised a very long time ago, we are on new ground; Ground that demands my actions, rather than academic debate, should, could, or mights. The moment and trembling ground we approach, or, are at is when i (intentionally 'small, tiny i' ) must ask myself, "What are you willing to do .... How far am i willing to go" ? Trust me when i tell you, if you will or can, that this is 'not' the first time I've had to ask myself that, because I've always known that i could think any problem to death and recognized that as a sort of inertia; my actions count for far more and in fact can lead me to the next correct action - and eventually, my too busy, fearful brain will follow.