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marmar

(80,170 posts) Mon May 18, 2026, 10:18 AM May 18

Harry Litman: John Roberts Has a Problem

May 17, 2026

Harry breaks down the remarks from Chief Justice John Roberts following the controversial decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

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Harry Litman: John Roberts Has a Problem (Original Post) marmar May 18 OP

You mean - besides his leprechaun bribe-box of a wife? peppertree May 18 #1

SCOTUS has no problems, they've declared themselves untouchable Johnny2X2X May 18 #2

Despots in robes, as Jefferson put it peppertree Friday #3

peppertree

(23,493 posts)

1. You mean - besides his leprechaun bribe-box of a wife?

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 10:20 AM

May 18

Johnny2X2X

(24,460 posts)

2. SCOTUS has no problems, they've declared themselves untouchable

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 10:21 AM

May 18

They ruled they can take bribes now. They don't follow precedent any longer. They have a permanent conservative majority that works hand and hand with a political party on all important decisions. They're above the law and have declared themselves kings.

peppertree

(23,493 posts)

3. Despots in robes, as Jefferson put it

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Reply #2)

Fri May 29, 2026, 09:50 AM

Friday

And many countries that have since adopted a Supreme Court as their highest court, have the very same problem you outlined:

Utter lack of accountability, combined with brazen bad faith.

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