The first priority for the Democrats if they reach a majority in the House this November should be to pass articles of impeachment against Kavanaugh, Gorsuch, Alito and Thomas. That is just how serious the corruption of the Supreme Court has become. We can wait until 2029 to enlarge the Court, but something substantive must be done NOW...
The grounds for impeachment include outright corruption, lying to Congress, and abuse of power. The racist six have systematically undermined the Constitution and stripped Congress of its Constitutional power, then bestowed that power on a demented corrupt fool or take it for themselves. They have ripped out all guardrails that protected us from their rampage, including standing, mootness and stare decisis.
Outstanding. I read Kavanaugh’s concurrence with horror. The fuck is wrong with people like that? And Alito’s dissent left me in shock. That such people walk among us appalled me. And that they would dare write such things terrifies and dismays me beyond words. Thank you.
It should not take a law degree to read the plain, succinct text of the first sentence of Section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution to conclude anything other than what it clearly states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the States wherein they reside."
Nothing in the ensuing text of the amendment contradicts the simple statement in any way, shape or form.
Not understanding the simple but powerful message of that sentence is a bit like looking at the calendar this morning and seeing that today is Wednesday but coming to the conclusion that it's Saturday.
Thank you for expressing my own horror that this decision was not a 9-0, as it should have been. The justices who voted against a clear reading of the 14th Amendment and the one who pretended to vote for it by gutting the text itself should be disbarred for having failed the most minimal test of a lawyer, never mind of a justice of what used to be the highest and now is the lowest court of the U.S.
If they can manage to reinstate that in 2028 Republicans would sail to victory on the enthusiasm of their base without any need to suppress votes or any other cheating.
And as for Alito, all I can say is if he had his way, they might not allow him to become a citizen. Note: a certain ethnic slur and its meaning that was directed at his own ancestors who were only 1-2 generations ago.
"The Constitution is not a functional document if it can be swept aside so easily at the behest of a fascist sitting atop the executive branch. The Constitution is not a functional document if it can be overruled by a simple majority in Congress. The Constitution is not a functional document if it can be gutted based on a handful of members of the nation’s highest court so eagerly deciding to abdicate their duties."
The constitution is not a functional document period. If it did what it purported to, we'd never have gotten to this sorry state. It's not worth the paper it's printed on. We need to burn the thing and start from scratch.
Maybe we should send them all a copy of the Constitution, make them actually read it and follow that with a comprehension test to verify they actually understand what they read?
The first priority for the Democrats if they reach a majority in the House this November should be to pass articles of impeachment against Kavanaugh, Gorsuch, Alito and Thomas. That is just how serious the corruption of the Supreme Court has become. We can wait until 2029 to enlarge the Court, but something substantive must be done NOW...
What about Roberts...the lead fascist?
The grounds for impeachment include outright corruption, lying to Congress, and abuse of power. The racist six have systematically undermined the Constitution and stripped Congress of its Constitutional power, then bestowed that power on a demented corrupt fool or take it for themselves. They have ripped out all guardrails that protected us from their rampage, including standing, mootness and stare decisis.
They have earned the humiliation of impeachment.
Outstanding. I read Kavanaugh’s concurrence with horror. The fuck is wrong with people like that? And Alito’s dissent left me in shock. That such people walk among us appalled me. And that they would dare write such things terrifies and dismays me beyond words. Thank you.
Exactly - and they sure didn't communicate any real knowledge or comprehension of the Constitution.
It should not take a law degree to read the plain, succinct text of the first sentence of Section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution to conclude anything other than what it clearly states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the States wherein they reside."
Nothing in the ensuing text of the amendment contradicts the simple statement in any way, shape or form.
Not understanding the simple but powerful message of that sentence is a bit like looking at the calendar this morning and seeing that today is Wednesday but coming to the conclusion that it's Saturday.
Thank you for expressing my own horror that this decision was not a 9-0, as it should have been. The justices who voted against a clear reading of the 14th Amendment and the one who pretended to vote for it by gutting the text itself should be disbarred for having failed the most minimal test of a lawyer, never mind of a justice of what used to be the highest and now is the lowest court of the U.S.
Next up … slavery? After all, someone’s got to do immigrant work. And besides, chattel don’t vote.
Don’t even joke about that…
They're working on it right now, I'm sure.
If they can manage to reinstate that in 2028 Republicans would sail to victory on the enthusiasm of their base without any need to suppress votes or any other cheating.
O Celebration Days at the Ol’ Plantation!
This ‘6-person court’ continues its disgraceful embrace of white nationalism in the 21st century. Full stop
And as for Alito, all I can say is if he had his way, they might not allow him to become a citizen. Note: a certain ethnic slur and its meaning that was directed at his own ancestors who were only 1-2 generations ago.
Right??? 😭🤬🤬
"The Constitution is not a functional document if it can be swept aside so easily at the behest of a fascist sitting atop the executive branch. The Constitution is not a functional document if it can be overruled by a simple majority in Congress. The Constitution is not a functional document if it can be gutted based on a handful of members of the nation’s highest court so eagerly deciding to abdicate their duties."
The constitution is not a functional document period. If it did what it purported to, we'd never have gotten to this sorry state. It's not worth the paper it's printed on. We need to burn the thing and start from scratch.
Very good article, thank you.
I hope McConnell rots in Hades. Alongside the traitor he helped elect as President.
Maybe we should send them all a copy of the Constitution, make them actually read it and follow that with a comprehension test to verify they actually understand what they read?
Thank you Lisa, that was terrifying!
The constitution? No. No it's not.