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PATRICK

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59. As a card carrying veteran

Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:29 PM

Sep 15

of the Bush/Cheney cabal this is a reminder how some of the GOP "defectors" are really playing the game. (on edit; Robert in charge of Florida steal 2000 legal team)They protect the goofus for the long game and down ticket and want to scoop them up if they ever can find another ridiculous candidate totally under their control.

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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