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Martin68

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12. Yes, two of the sitting justices were ilegitimately nominated and confirmed. One of the was confirmed after

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Thu Jul 2, 2026, 04:55 PM

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McConnell's Republican Senate majority blocked Obama's nominee for nine (9) months because it was "too close to the election," and the other was appointed a week before Trump left office because Republicans make up new rules whenever it suits them.

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Rep. Raskin: There are at least two Supreme Court seats that are completely illegitimate [View all] Passages 11 hrs ago OP

Yes, please impeach them both as soon as possible FakeNoose 10 hrs ago #1

Impeach, and then what? Wednesdays 9 hrs ago #3

You build confidence with the public that sees the felon and his cohorts destroying our country. Passages 9 hrs ago #5

Patience, grasshopper. paleotn 9 hrs ago #7

Yeah, guess so then Cirsium 4 hrs ago #9

And 2 more that are illegitimate because the justices are corrupt AF cos dem 9 hrs ago #2

McConnell will probably get a medal... GiqueCee 9 hrs ago #4

i was gonna say mcconnell is probably dead at this point nt orleans 38 min ago #14

I think Garland would have been a decent Justice. yardwork 10 min ago #15

I think he wouldve waited too long to make decisions......... Callie1979 6 min ago #16

When it becomes evident that a SC Justice LIED during comfirmation..... 70sEraVet 9 hrs ago #6

I don't think he actually *lied*. Lawyers choose their words very carefully. thesquanderer 4 hrs ago #10

More than that.... Delarage 8 hrs ago #8

Were it not for those 2 positions being illegitimately KPN 4 hrs ago #11

Yes, two of the sitting justices were ilegitimately nominated and confirmed. One of the was confirmed after Martin68 3 hrs ago #12

Oh....I wish.... SergeStorms 3 hrs ago #13