Tag Archives: Corruption at the Supreme Court

Open Thread | Whites Only :The disaster the justices have unleashed has its roots in one of the darkest periods of our history.

Posted on September 30, 2026 by rikyrah

This excellent article about THE WORST COURT SINCE TANEY is from Mother Jones. Whites Only The disaster the justices have unleashed has its roots in one of the darkest periods of our history. Ari Berman and Pema Levy September/October 2026 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More on the Chevron Case..in Context With the Other Nightmare Rulings

Posted on July 3, 2024 by rikyrah

One of the most consequential decisions ever by the Court: Democracy Now! (@democracynow) posted at 7:44 AM on Mon, Jul 01, 2024: The Supreme Court’s overturning of “Chevron v. NRDC” is a “power grab,” says @ElieNYC. “It’s taking power out … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Supreme Court on Presidential Immunity

Posted on July 1, 2024 by rikyrah

As you would guess, it’s a nightmare. Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) posted at 9:29 AM on Mon, Jul 01, 2024: 🚨The Supreme Court rules that President Trump has “absolute immunity” from criminal prosecution for all “official acts” he took while … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | What the Supreme Court Has Been Up To

Posted on June 28, 2024 by rikyrah

Lips so pursed: NOW, it’s criminal to be homeless. https://bsky.app/profile/taniel.bsky.social/post/3kvyiw65tnx2w The Grants Pass case, SCOTUS’ first big homelessness case in a while, dropped. 6-3 conservative majority. “Held: The enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Unca Clarence Has The Nerve To Be Whining…Man..If You Don’t Take Your Corrupt Self And Go Sit Down!

Posted on May 15, 2024 by rikyrah

Can you believe this whining? Thomas says critics are pushing ‘nastiness’ and calls Washington a ‘hideous place’ The justice has faced criticisms that he accepted luxury trips from a GOP donor without reporting them. FAIRHOPE, Alabama — Supreme Court Justice … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So…the Supreme Court😒😒 The Only Thing That Can Save Us Is OUR VOTES IN NOVEMBER!

Posted on March 5, 2024 by rikyrah

That is it. No magic bullet. Gotta do the hard work of saving democracy in November. Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) posted at 9:05 AM on Mon, Mar 04, 2024: The Supreme Court rules — unanimously — that Trump can remain on … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So, The Supreme Court is Going To Hear The Presidential Immunity Case😒😒🤔🤔

Posted on February 29, 2024 by rikyrah

That isn’t even the bad part. What makes it outrageous is that they aren’t going to hear arguments UNTIL APRIL! APRIL😠😠 Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) posted at 4:01 PM on Wed, Feb 28, 2024: 🚨 BREAKING: Supreme Court has *granted* cert … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So, Some Democrats Sent This to Unca Clarence

Posted on January 2, 2024 by rikyrah

Recuse himself? BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA He has no shame, but, this needed to be written. The Honorable Clarence Thomas Associate Justice Supreme Court of the United States 1 First Street NE Washington, DC 20543 Dear … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Inside Account of How Roe Was Overturned

Posted on December 18, 2023 by rikyrah

Everyone who had eleven billionty reasons why they couldn’t vote for Hillary in 2016 is to blame for this. Period. You couldn’t be scared into voting for Hillary by us telling you the Supreme Court was on the line. You … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So, Alito Is A Bought Off Crooked Scum Too😒😒

Posted on June 22, 2023 by rikyrah

Not that it surprises me in the least. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito took a luxury fishing trip to Alaska with billionaire Paul Singer, whose hedge fund then had repeated business before SCOTUS over the years that followed. Alito never … Continue reading →

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