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28. Republicans are so stinking corrupt

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John Roberts' Secret Trump Memo Revealed in Huge SCOTUS Leak [View all] Eugene Sep 15 OP

Kick for visibility. onecaliberal Sep 15 #1

Resign or better yet malaise Sep 15 #2

Is seppuku off the table? 11 Bravo Sep 15 #38

He is way too proud malaise Sep 15 #39

"i can not live with such shame" rampartd Sep 16 #87

This justices have no honor. Moostache Sep 16 #93

not a "private memo" anymore PedroXimenez Sep 15 #3

No one here will be even remotely surprised by this Buckeyeblue Sep 15 #4

Ha! And some still like to pretend this corrupt scumbag is one of the "sane ones". nt Carlitos Brigante Sep 15 #5

Let's stop calling them 'conservative' superpatriotman Sep 15 #6

"conservative" has always been the polite euphemism for "RW loon" JHB Sep 15 #32

Fascist Fucks. Cha Sep 15 #48

Yup zorbasd Sep 15 #54

CONSERVATIVE has always been the polite euphemism for Right Wing ASS HOLE !!!!!!! Trueblue1968 Sep 15 #68

Polite? DFW Sep 16 #86

More like preservatives BattleRow Sep 15 #41

A true conservative wouldn't set the 200+ year old document that has run America on fire DSandra Sep 15 #50

Hate that term. they are not conservative in any way in true sense of the word Evolve Dammit Sep 15 #67

I think regressive would be a better word for them cynical_idealist Sep 16 #94

Chaos agent. Maybe vlad is threatening them and their families? lindysalsagal Sep 15 #7

And maybe they are just corrupt as hell. Biophilic Sep 15 #9

Ass, gas, grass or treason. Nobody rides for free. rubbersole Sep 15 #24

The plan to stuff the courts with RW operatives has been going on since Vlad was still in the KGB JHB Sep 15 #35

Well Putin did have Clarence Thomas over Farmer-Rick Sep 15 #74

Who knew? SCrOTUS is part of Trump's conspiracy. Kid Berwyn Sep 15 #8

I heard all along that Roberts cared about his legacy & reputation. Looks like this is it. Hekate Sep 15 #10

After studying and working so long and hard to obtain the position, slightlv Sep 15 #13

It is my hope that it solidifies their resolve MontanaMama Sep 15 #21

They gave Roberts enough money to put his reputation desires aside... DSandra Sep 15 #52

I can't even imagine how difficult it must be for them. wordstroken Sep 16 #90

Question for our DU legal scholars: Does this qualify as judicial misconduct? Aristus Sep 15 #11

Roberts is beholding to Trump for giving his court more power than it may ever have had. patphil Sep 15 #12

This is bad uponit7771 Sep 15 #14

I have a question... infullview Sep 15 #15

John Roberts will go down in history as the worst chief Justice and he, and the remaining Bev54 Sep 15 #16

And his wife, as the biggest bribe drop box since the Trump D.C. Hotel peppertree Sep 15 #33

Is it just me, but I think that dress is hideous. ellemb Sep 15 #55

She thinks she's a flower peppertree Sep 15 #58

Put a clown hat on her Captain Zero Sep 15 #83

Roger Taney thanks Roberts Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 15 #62

Pack the court n/t mtngirl47 Sep 15 #17

Unpack it. It's already packed. JHB Sep 15 #46

KnR SupportSanity Sep 15 #18

This should put to rest any doubt moniss Sep 15 #19

Roberts was one of the vigilantes... GiqueCee Sep 15 #70

Yes and Billy R moniss Sep 15 #72

Who is pulling the strings on these puppets? mahina Sep 15 #20

Wouldn't you be vlad to know... rubbersole Sep 15 #25

Leonard Leo and friend$. (American oligarchy) Duncan Grant Sep 15 #47

Nobody. They are true believers. nt BWdem4life Sep 15 #63

+1, There's **NO DOUBT** organized, NO FREAKING DOUBT uponit7771 Sep 15 #81

King Rump yankee87 Sep 15 #22

Kicking. MontanaMama Sep 15 #23

Roberts wanted his corrupt cohort to ACT QUICK- yeah right PuraVidaDreamin Sep 15 #26

Worst umpire ever. mountain grammy Sep 15 #27

Some Umpires say: "I call 'em as they are" Seinan Sensei Sep 15 #77

Republicans are so stinking corrupt BoRaGard Sep 15 #28

Is Biden going to do anything about this? Short answer; not likely. IMO -He won't want to jinx the election. flying_wahini Sep 15 #29

"...and he seemed inclined to protect the former president." J_William_Ryan Sep 15 #30

Can Kamala name a new Chief Justice if she gets a new nomination? kentuck Sep 15 #31

Not unless the position is vacant.... tritsofme Sep 15 #56

Fake justice orangecrush Sep 15 #34

This is probably why Judge Merchan pushed the date back until after the election. Baitball Blogger Sep 15 #36

what does putin have on him? smh ecstatic Sep 15 #37

Isn't he the "moderate" one? Marigold Sep 15 #40

This isn't justice... BattleRow Sep 15 #42

As far as this particular case, can't get too excited about Roberts saying the SC should move quickly. It should have, Silent Type Sep 15 #43

They dragged it out for months to prevent a trial before the election. SunSeeker Sep 16 #85

Why do I think I saw something about this memo weeks ago? dchill Sep 15 #44

This court must be dismantled UpInArms Sep 15 #45

John Roberts has to ensure that America turns into Gilead DSandra Sep 15 #49

FUCK THE IMPARTIAL SHIT Charmin One Sep 15 #51

These are NOT conservatives; they are reactionaries! They want to go WAY back! raging moderate Sep 15 #53

K&R. Robert's and the other conservatives are traitors to the ideals of this country. Go elsewhere c-rational Sep 15 #57

As a card carrying veteran PATRICK Sep 15 #59

John "Sleazy" Roberts PufPuf23 Sep 15 #60

Let me guess: Nothing will come of this. polichick Sep 15 #61

Something always comes from everything BWdem4life Sep 15 #64

All of these MAGA plants on the SCOTUS think they're untouchable. Keep protecting him!! America is now looking at all 6. ArmedLiberal24 Sep 15 #65

Impeach the ones who lied under oath at confirmation !!!. TRE45ON. ArmedLiberal24 Sep 15 #66

Traitor. Belongs in prison. byronius Sep 15 #69

EXPAND THE COURT spanone Sep 15 #71

The Times article has fantastic reporting tishaLA Sep 15 #73

John Roberts sounds delusional. LetMyPeopleVote Sep 15 #78

Remember when Republicans used to decry "activist judges"? But then again... Beartracks Sep 15 #75

They are always projecting. We should point that out every time they do it. travelingthrulife Sep 16 #89

How Roberts Shaped Trump's Supreme Court Winning Streak LetMyPeopleVote Sep 15 #76

This is a big fucking deal! Proof that Roberts is in cahoots with the Trumpists. I look forward to the fallout. Martin68 Sep 15 #79

This is even worse, Roberts has reported on multiple accessions taking actions to help MAGA agenda. uponit7771 Sep 15 #80

The only differences between the conservative B.See Sep 15 #82

Bushies best be worst. czarjak Sep 16 #84

This Golden Nugget def goes into the NYTs Hall of Fame!!! wolfie001 Sep 16 #88

KNR and bookmarking niyad Sep 16 #91

Stunning. NYT hit it out of the park this time. Joinfortmill Sep 16 #92