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RetiredParatrooper

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6. The Fascists on the court

Reply to spanone (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 06:13 PM

14 hrs ago

Need to be brought to heel. For starters:

1. Senior justice out every 2 years.
2. Mandatory retirement at 75.
3. Minimum 15 years on the Federal bench before SCOTUS consideration.

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