US Politics

[berbatrick]

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[Maagge]

It's still crazy to me that the supreme court justices in the US are not only openly partisan but employed for life as well.

 

[Dobba]

Surprised we haven't heard news of a Middle Eastern wedding being droned as the Democrats try and raise spirits.

 

[calodo2003]

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[berbatrick]

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there is literally no future for humanity because of these people, and because there is no opposition to them.

 

[Charlie Foley]

the supreme court case today - does it mean no new regulations, or that existing ones are under challenge too?

Existing regs are open to challenge too

 

[berbatrick]

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[calodo2003]

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Have you followed this saga of this judge recently?

 

[berbatrick]

Have you followed this saga of this judge recently?

no, just saw this ruling on standing and it seemed really funny

 

[calodo2003]

no, just saw this ruling on standing and it seemed really funny

Who is Matthew Kacsmaryk? The Trump judge is hearing a challenge to abortion pills. - Vox

Thankfully, 'judge shopping' has been dealt a harsh blow recently...

The federal courts’ new “judge shopping” rules are a major blow to Republicans - Vox

 

[WI_Red]

Who is Matthew Kacsmaryk? The Trump judge is hearing a challenge to abortion pills. - Vox

Thankfully, 'judge shopping' has been dealt a harsh blow recently...

The federal courts’ new “judge shopping” rules are a major blow to Republicans - Vox

Except Kacsmaryk refused to abide by the rules, so…….

 

[calodo2003]

Except Kacsmaryk refused to abide by the rules, so…….

When, since the rule went into effect in April / May?

 

[WI_Red]

When, since the rule went into effect in April / May?

Yes

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-la...or-judge-shopping-wont-alter-case-assignments

 

[calodo2003]

Yes

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-la...or-judge-shopping-wont-alter-case-assignments

What a cnut.

 

[Pintu]

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[maniak]

It's still crazy to me that the supreme court justices in the US are not only openly partisan but employed for life as well.

For me it's crazy democrats don't pack the court.

 

[Ekkie Thump]

For me it's crazy democrats don't pack the court.

Even if they were willing they don't have the numbers.

 

[maniak]

Even if they were willing they don't have the numbers.

My amazement is that they wouldn't do it if they had the numbers.

 

[WPMUFC]

If Trump wins, the liberals on the court essentially have to forget any retirement plans and get regular health check ups. The possibility of having a 8-1 court, with Project 2025 in control of the christian nationalists picks for the court is beyond anything the country can take.

 

[langster]

Thank christ he is term limited...

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Why the feck would anyone be against this?

 

[Carolina Red]

Why the feck would anyone be against this?

It’s like he watched The Simpsons and thought “what a great idea!”

 

[WPMUFC]

It’s like he watched The Simpsons and thought “what a great idea!”

And this is how their "top doctor" responds. Knowing about, and dealing with a polluted beach is a power grab by the government and just leave it to others. The brain rot is real and is consuming the host.

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[calodo2003]

What an obsequious cnut Ladapo is.

 

[VorZakone]

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[nimic]

US supreme court rules Trump has ‘absolute immunity’ for official acts

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news.../supreme-court-decision-trump-immunity-ruling

The US is such a dumb fecking country

 

[Frosty]

US supreme court rules Trump has ‘absolute immunity’ for official acts

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news.../supreme-court-decision-trump-immunity-ruling

The US is such a dumb fecking country

I remember when the Supreme Court went out of their way to ensure Bill Clinton had immunity as President, so at least they are consistent.

Oh no wait, they didn't do that did they...

 

[Morty_]

Wait, so what is preventing Biden from sending in the military and removing these "justices" then?

Its an official act too.

 

[ManUtd1999]

The damage that was, is and will be caused by Trump is irreparable.

 

[lonelyred]

Couldn't the headline also be:

US Supreme Court rules Trump does not have ‘absolute immunity’ for unofficial acts

(I know.)

 

[nimic]

The damage that was, is and will be caused by Trump is irreparable.

Can you imagine his second term? With a pliant supreme court, Trumpists taking over the entire civil service, and no "adults in the room" this time?

 

[ManUtd1999]

Can you imagine his second term? With a pliant supreme court, Trumpists taking over the entire civil service, and no "adults in the room" this time?

I don’t even want to imagine. Horror movie, except that’s it’s real and not just for two hours!

 

[calodo2003]

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[Morty_]

What this ruling means, more than anything, is further delay, and more cases brought up before them.

They are running cover for Trump, nothing happens before election, if ever.

 

[Hamnat]

Biden to extend overtime protections for 1 million workers

President Biden is extending overtime protections to 1 million workers who make less than the median individual salary and is vowing to take more action if reelected.

The executive action announced Monday will extend protections to workers making less than $43,888 a year, the White House said in a statement.

“That means higher paychecks and more time with family for millions of Americans,” Biden said.

The president pledged to extend the protections further next year if Democrats hold onto the White House, boosting overtime benefits to 3 million additional workers with an increased threshold of $58,656 — an amount that goes above the median individual salary of $47,960, as specified in Census data.

Cunning ploy to hide being OLD!!

 

[Walrus]

Fascinating to watch the US literally sleepwalking into full blown dictatorship.

 

[Ekkie Thump]

Couldn't the headline also be:

US Supreme Court rules Trump does not have ‘absolute immunity’ for unofficial acts

(I know.)

Who ultimately decides whether a president's acts are official or unofficial and who controls that power?

 

[SirAF]

I don’t even want to imagine. Horror movie, except that’s it’s real and not just for two hours!

https://youtube.com/shorts/Yt7IYonXRXM?si=h8O_raQfqQBi6i2T

 

[Ekkie Thump]

Sotomayor's dissent is quite something:

"With fear for our democracy I dissent",

"Looking beyond the fate of this particular prosecution, the long term consequences of today's decision are stark. The court effectively creates a law-free zone around the President, upsetting the status quo that has existed since the Founding. This new official-acts immunity now "lies about like a loaded weapon" for any President that wishes to place his own interests, his own political survival or his own financial gain above the interests of the Nation. The President of the United States is the most powerful person in the country, and possibly the world. When he uses his official powers in any way, under the majority's reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution. Orders the Navy's Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold on to power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune. Immune, immune, immune.​

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Let the President violate the law, let him exploit the trappings of his office for personal gain, let him use his official power for evil ends. Because if he knew that he may one day face liability for breaking the law, he might not be as bold and fearless as we would like him to be. That is the majority's message today.​

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Even if these nightmare scenarios never play out, and I pray they never do, the damage has been done. The relationship between the President and the people he serves has shifted irrevocably. In every use of official power the President is now a king above the law."​

 

[Ubik]

Fascinating to watch the US literally sleepwalking into full blown dictatorship.

Can't really describe this as sleepwalking, it appears wholly deliberate.