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cliffside

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13. 'What readers are saying ...

Reply to cliffside (Original post)

Sat May 30, 2026, 10:02 PM

18 hrs ago

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The comments reflect a deep dissatisfaction with the current state of the U.S. judiciary, particularly under President Trump. Many commenters express concern over the perceived prioritization of loyalty and political ambition over merit and legal reasoning in judicial appointments. There is significant criticism of specific judges and justices, with some commenters advocating for reforms such as term limits and a code of ethics. The overall sentiment is one of frustration and concern for the future of American democracy and the judiciary's role within it."

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There are no Supreme Court vacancies, but some judges are acting like there might be [View all] cliffside 22 hrs ago OP

If we take back the Senate you're going to fastest retirement and refill yourout 22 hrs ago #1

IF, IF we take back the Senate ... just glanced at the LBN article about the Maine race ... cliffside 22 hrs ago #3

Yep JBTaurus83 22 hrs ago #2

I don't support packing the court, but... Mark.b2 22 hrs ago #4

I don't support packing it. I support expanding it. Too much power in too few hands yourout 22 hrs ago #5

I'm with you, yourout! slightlv 19 hrs ago #10

Think I could go with ... oldsoldierfadingfast 15 hrs ago #14

Term limits for just SCOTUS or congress too? live love laugh 12 hrs ago #15

Am still thinking about them ... n/t oldsoldierfadingfast 20 min ago #28

Then they will do it right back. The Grand Illuminist 1 hr ago #25

Fine.... It still spreads out the power. yourout 38 min ago #27

I'm on the fence about age limits, an 84 year old Sanders was out there in Feb 2025, mostly red districts ... cliffside 21 hrs ago #6

Pelosi is a good example too of why age limits should not apply. live love laugh 12 hrs ago #16

I've never heard that idea proposed.... Mark.b2 21 hrs ago #7

Why resort to agism when enforceable ethics laws would solve most of our problems with the court? nt Trueblue Texan 1 hr ago #23

Age restrictions can be appropriate at times.... Mark.b2 1 hr ago #26

If Dems retake the senate in November... Fiendish Thingy 21 hrs ago #8

+ 1 ... nt cliffside 18 hrs ago #11

That this fascist dumbfuck has single-handedly appointed WAY too many judges (not just on the Supreme Court) is Karasu 20 hrs ago #9

Agree, control of the Senate is important! nt cliffside 18 hrs ago #12

'What readers are saying ... cliffside 18 hrs ago #13

Ugh--Supreme Court Justice Cannon.... Bayard 6 hrs ago #17

Then we know what to do Abstractartist 6 hrs ago #18

That does not eliminate the possibility of a lame duck confermation karynnj 5 hrs ago #19

What happens if he appoints SC judge nominees right now? ihaveaquestion 4 hrs ago #20

Is homegirl 2 hrs ago #21

I fully expect Alito and/or Thomas Quanto Magnus 2 hrs ago #22

There certainly will be vacancies if the Democrats win control of the Senate in November. cab67 1 hr ago #24