Trying to intimidate them–if he can stay awake.

  • Jack@lemmy.ca
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    1 day ago

    In 2024 the SCOTUS, in a 6-3 majority, said the president has immunity for his official acts as president. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_v._United_States

    “It’s what our system produces: Garbage in, garbage out. If you have selfish, ignorant citizens, […] you’re going to get selfish, ignorant leaders.” – George Carlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBrbXOmnW70

    Be sure to vote for the lesser evil, because always voting for evil is a really good idea.

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      18 hours ago

      In 1857 the SCOTUS, in a 7-2 majority, reinforced slavery in the Dred Scott decision. Literal pieces of shit can be on the Court doing this. This is one of those eras.

      SCOTUS goes off the rails sometimes and need to be reigned in. This is one of those times.