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Mike richards's avatar

J6 represents for me a gross disconnect between law and Justice. Not implying that law was transgressed, in this case. It was legal abuse from start to finish and the guilty ‘lawyers’ should do hard time.

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Steghorn21's avatar

If SCOTUS doesn't step in to stop this banana republic-style abuse of the law then what's the point of SCOTUS?

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Mark Wauck's avatar

"what's the point of SCOTUS?"

"Article III

Section 1

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Section 2

The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority; ..."

It was never intended to serve the role that it has in some ways usurped and in other ways has been forced upon it. It is poorly suited to the role of adjudicating warring visions of the common good in a nation that is almost evenly split and has lost touch with its foundational aspirations. Very tricky for them, trying to exercise guidance, like tugboat trying to nudge the ship of state in the proper direction. With internal disagreements in the cabin of the tugboat.

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Steghorn21's avatar

Well, Trump's situation is a "Case, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution", so they have the right and obligation to weigh in if Trump's prosecutors don't follow the law.

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Mark Wauck's avatar

But for almost all ordinary purposes the SCOTUS doesn't have original jurisdiction, which is why it takes so long for cases to get there:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_jurisdiction_of_the_Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States

In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. **In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction,** both as to Law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and under such Regulations as the Congress shall make.

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Ray-SoCa's avatar

I pray SCOTUS actually helps those poor souls.

J6 has disillusioned me so much about the entire Judicial System. Perhaps SCOTUS will rule to pushback some of this lawfare, as a way to help Trump indirectly and reduce the perception of the judicial system being biased.

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AmericanCardigan's avatar

what's most unfortunate is the length of time taken for all this to play out. People have suffered tremendously due to over zealousness on the part of the gov't and the DC trial judges. I'm sure Liz Cheney is wrestling with this recent news. Adam what's his name too. Examples like this are how we will lose our Republic.

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Mark Wauck's avatar

Obviously government by SCOTUS can't work--as an institution it was never designed for governing and doesn't have the wherewithal to stage a coup. They do appear to be attempting to provide some direction. Some big cases on the admin state coming up that could force Congress back into acting like a legislature.

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ML's avatar

Would that be pencil neck you’re referring to?

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K Benn's avatar

Probably Kinzinger. The guy who is always crying.

On the subject of pencil neck Schiff, did you see that he landed in San Francisco for a big fundraiser and his luggage was stolen out of the car? He had to wear the clothes he wore on the plane to the fancy dinner. So very sad.

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ML's avatar

Can’t abide either of these imbeciles.

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K Benn's avatar

Agreed.

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Mark Wauck's avatar

In fairness, the SCOTUS doesn't have original jurisdiction over these kinds of cases. It has to wait to get cases on appeal--if appeals are filed. Most defendants plead guilty--for financial reasons or out of fear of heavier sentences--so the SCOTUS doesn't get the cases. But SCOTUS can't control that.

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Richard C. Cook's avatar

SCOTUS is tilting toward Trump. This could not happen without a push from the Deep State. With Bill Barr endorsing Trump and Soros sponsoring pro-Palestinian demonstrations, Biden is being thrown under the bus. The corrupt Dems have made the US a laughing stock. Stick a fork in 'em.

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BigMamaTEA's avatar

No more "skating by" for all in DC. We the People are coming.....

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BigMamaTEA's avatar

this is going to be Glorious to watch.

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