President Trump: Making America Great Again...

[Maximus]

I used to be a big proponent of split government, but executive power and orders is how the country has been run for last couple of decades. Presidents side step congress (which congress prefers so they can grandstand on TV instead of legislating and working on compromises) and govern via the administrative state. My guess is you'll disagree with me, but I think the Dem attacks on the court are objectionable and dangerous. The shenanigans for the SCOTUS proposed by Dems are outrageous and would be detrimental to the country. I'd prefer whoever wins the presidency not also have control of congress. If Trump wins he will undoubtedly also have the Senate though.

How is scotus term l imits detrimental to the country.

[USUC]

How is scotus term l imits detrimental to the country.

It's an attack on the independence of the judiciary. It's a partisan political ploy. If this were to pass and the 18 year limit instituted, the court would immediately flip to a 6-3 democratic appointed court. Funny coincidence that.

[BlueK]

It's an attack on the independence of the judiciary. It's a partisan political ploy. If this were to pass and the 18 year limit instituted, the court would immediately flip to a 6-3 democratic appointed court. Funny coincidence that.

There would probably be something written in it to delay the implementation for justices already there. Seriously doubt they would immediately yank anyone.

[Northwestcoug]

There would probably be something written in it to delay the implementation for justices already there. Seriously doubt they would immediately yank anyone.

Exactly. Just start with term limits going forward.

[USUC]

There would probably be something written in it to delay the implementation for justices already there. Seriously doubt they would immediately yank anyone.

Doesn't make it any better. First off, it's most likely unconstitutional and would need a conditional amendment. But it's just another tactic to erode trust in the SCOTUS because for the first time in several decades it isn't a liberal court. Favorability of the court has gone down, but most of this is with the democratic base. The attacks are pernicious. Outside of a few Flashpoint issues, the justices agree with each other the majority of the times. There are several areas of overlap between them. Giving the president and congress greater control over the court is ludicrous.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Doesn't make it any better. First off, it's most likely unconstitutional and would need a conditional amendment. But it's just another tactic to erode trust in the SCOTUS because for the first time in several decades it isn't a liberal court. Favorability of the court has gone down, but most of this is with the democratic base. The attacks are pernicious. Outside of a few Flashpoint issues, the justices agree with each other the majority of the times. There are several areas of overlap between them. Giving the president and congress greater control over the court is ludicrous.

Preach.

[Bo Diddley]

[myboynoah]

Had to go back a page to see what you agreed with.

[Goatnapper'96]

Doesn't make it any better. First off, it's most likely unconstitutional and would need a conditional amendment. But it's just another tactic to erode trust in the SCOTUS because for the first time in several decades it isn't a liberal court. Favorability of the court has gone down, but most of this is with the democratic base. The attacks are pernicious. Outside of a few Flashpoint issues, the justices agree with each other the majority of the times. There are several areas of overlap between them. Giving the president and congress greater control over the court is ludicrous.

Watching the Democrat Party seek to undermine the legitimacy of every institution that fails to agree with them isn't the only reason Frank Ryan struggles to convince me he is deeply concerned about protecting American Democracy and governing institutions but it is a big one.

[Northwestcoug]

Doesn't make it any better. First off, it's most likely unconstitutional and would need a conditional amendment. But it's just another tactic to erode trust in the SCOTUS because for the first time in several decades it isn't a liberal court. Favorability of the court has gone down, but most of this is with the democratic base. The attacks are pernicious. Outside of a few Flashpoint issues, the justices agree with each other the majority of the times. There are several areas of overlap between them. Giving the president and congress greater control over the court is ludicrous.

Honestly I don't understand why term limits wouldn't help both parties. At some point there will be a liberal majority on the SCOTUS, and you can bet that conservatives will be born again term limits supporters.

One wonders how so many other democracies around the world deal with supreme court justices who aren't lifers.

[Copelius]

with both the quoted and the post.

[Maximus]

Watching the Democrat Party seek to undermine the legitimacy of every institution that fails to agree with them isn't the only reason Frank Ryan struggles to convince me he is deeply concerned about protecting American Democracy and governing institutions but it is a big one.

Isnt it fair to criticize the SCOTUS for deligimatizing itself, when members are getting extravogant gifts, overturning 60 years of precident on extremely partisan issues, being involved in trying to overturn elections, etc.

[chrisrenrut]

Isnt it fair to criticize the SCOTUS for deligimatizing itself, when members are getting extravogant gifts, overturning 60 years of precident on extremely partisan issues, being involved in trying to overturn elections, etc.

Stop being pernicious. Those are just a few flashpoint issues!

[frank ryan]

Napper, you can disagree with me but you don't have to doubt my sincerity. I don't mind talking about or debating things I actually post but I do very much believe the things I say. That's a weird way to dismiss my opinion.

My cynicism when it comes to MAGA has been vindicated more than a time or two.

[myboynoah]

It's always a MAGA.

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