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genevabuck said:
Peak FAFO?

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It's almost like he received a US history book from one hundred years in future, immediately when to the index, found his name, and read the entries. The Supreme Court has always had people like Alito and Thomas. But with this court, history is not going to engage in the nuanced line drawing that Roberts seems to think is going to rescue his reputation. He will not be seen as a discerning conservative who knew which lines not to cross. He will be remembered as a spineless weasel who folded everytime it really mattered.
 
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genevabuck said:
He if had an ounce of honor he would step down. But, he’s a republican so…
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Well, I’d rather have a 70-year-old John Roberts than a 40-something right-wing zealot appointed by Trump.

For that reason, I hope none of the conservative judges retire during this Trump term, and that includes Thomas and Alito. As awful as those two are, at least they’re over 75. Their replacements won’t be.
 
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Icky Mettle said:
Well, I’d rather have a 70-year-old John Roberts than a 40-something right-wing zealot appointed by Trump.

For that reason, I hope none of the conservative judges retire during this Trump term, and that includes Thomas and Alito. As awful as those two are, at least they’re over 75. Their replacements won’t be.
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I predict retirements. Maybe this summer; definitely next. They will want to get out before the Dems take control of the Senate and if the economy is in the crapper that's going to be a likely outcome.

Thing is, with Roberts: I've secretly suspected that he wanted Trump to win because he wants to retire and help appoint his successor. Maybe that's just me halfway sane-washing the insanity of Trump v. US. I guess we'll see. Maybe the FAFO factor will keep Roberts on the court a little longer, so he doesn't go down in history with such infamy. But I'd be surprised if Alito and Thomas were both on the court in 2028.
 
superrific said:
I predict retirements. Maybe this summer; definitely next. They will want to get out before the Dems take control of the Senate and if the economy is in the crapper that's going to be a likely outcome.

Thing is, with Roberts: I've secretly suspected that he wanted Trump to win because he wants to retire and help appoint his successor. Maybe that's just me halfway sane-washing the insanity of Trump v. US. I guess we'll see. Maybe the FAFO factor will keep Roberts on the court a little longer, so he doesn't go down in history with such infamy. But I'd be surprised if Alito and Thomas were both on the court in 2028.
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As if Trump will listen to Roberts’ opinion on who should replace him.
 
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