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In reply to the discussion: Dear Justice Roberts [View all]

oldguy_tls

(25 posts)
17. How to fix the Supreme Court
Sun May 31, 2026, 02:08 PM
13 hrs ago

(Warning: Extreme satire)
1. Democrat as President
2. Democratic majority in the Senate
3. Six bullets
4. Three resignations
5. The swift confirmation of 9 twenty-something ultra liberal justices.
There: Fixed it for the next 50+ years.
Too extreme? The following suggestion from Pete Buttigieg when he was running for President (with some of my own suggestions):, all of which would require a Constitutional amendment:

15 Justices - 5 reserved for the Democratic and Republican parties. The other 5 would require the consent of at least 4 justices on each side. There; we have an impartial SCOTUS.

Additions of mine:
No cases could be heard in the event of the death or resignation of any justice.
No case could be voted on in the event of the death or resignation of any justice.
12 year term-limit
Strict recusal rules
Strict ethics rules enforceable by an non-partisan board with the authority to fine or remove a justice.
All justices would be required to place all of their assets except their primary home, and if acquired, a vacation home, into a blind trust so we can be assured they will not be self-dealing. Since these trusts cost money to run, we the taxpayers should pay that cost as our price to ensure their honesty.

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Dear Justice Roberts [View all] babylonsister Saturday OP
Where is Roberts kids are going to school? irisblue Saturday #1
His kids are both in their mid twenties. Wiz Imp Saturday #4
Thx for the reply irisblue Saturday #7
Yeppers. madamesilverspurs Saturday #2
Rec rec. rec malaise Saturday #3
It all falls on deaf ears.... SergeStorms Saturday #5
Well said! Chasstev365 Saturday #6
History will remember the Roberts Court all right. ShazzieB Saturday #8
I just hope this letter makes it to the proper destination. LilElf70 Saturday #9
Wow! I wish I had written that. Joinfortmill Saturday #10
He won't read it anyway, tavernier 16 hrs ago #16
The Mediocre (formerly Supreme) The Wizard Saturday #11
"Their space in History books will be redacted." OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #14
Well and Truly Spoken. BurnDoubt Saturday #12
"Racism is dead!" czarjak Saturday #13
K&R n/t markie 19 hrs ago #15
How to fix the Supreme Court oldguy_tls 13 hrs ago #17
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