Edward Moltzen
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There is nothing that anyone can do to remove a sitting Supreme Court justice as long as Republicans in Congress believe corruption by Republicans is cool.

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05:31 AM - Apr 14, 2023
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Anton Brakhage
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In response to Edward Moltzen.
There is one thing: a criminal referral to the DOJ. They may or may not prosecute. They may or may not convict. But it is a concrete action that can be taken.

Besides that... get back the House and at least two more Senate seats, then pass court expansion and/or term limits for SCOTUS.
05:43 AM - Apr 14, 2023
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Edward Moltzen
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In response to Anton Brakhage.
If they indicted Thomas (not sure he's violated an actual criminal law, but still), Thomas files a motion to dismiss. He loses but appeal. Loses another appeal. Finally, it goes to...SCOTUS, which has a 6-3 Republican/Conservative majority. His potential to ruin the judiciary is virtually limitless.
06:02 AM - Apr 14, 2023
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Anton Brakhage
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In response to Edward Moltzen.
Some Democrats are pushing for a criminal referral, so they evidently feel there's a case.

Yes, it would likely end up in front of SCOTUS. So what? Either it would be too far even for this court, and they force him out-or they don't, and the ensuing fury can be mobilized toward expanding the court.
06:15 AM - Apr 14, 2023 (Edited)
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Anton Brakhage
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In response to Anton Brakhage.
Bluntly, we still spend too much time saying everything's hopeless and we're helpless against the Republicans, and too little fighting them.

Take Thomas to court. Make SCOTUS acquit their corrupt colleague, if that's what they want to do, in front of the whole world. Then hammer them for it.
06:19 AM - Apr 14, 2023
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Edward Moltzen
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Oh, yes. If the business with his mother's house is true and he failed to disclose it, he should be indicted. Totally agree. I think Democrats should file articles of impeachment. Let Republicans defend him. But the amount of damage he is doing, and will do, is incalculable.
In response to Anton Brakhage.
08:32 AM - Apr 14, 2023
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