Scary that I almost never disagree with you. How about advocating for a boycott of Morton’s? If people make these justices lives miserable by keeping them prisoners in their houses it might knock some sense into them. They may not be welcome at their favorite restaurants.
A bounty has been placed on the privacy of women, now is the time to place a bounty on, not only the justices, but using the power of the vote, on Republicans at every level of government. From school boards to Senators they must be voted out of office. Now is the time for all good women and men to come to the rescue of our country. Lets demand forceful and courageous leadership from all candidates, united in the rescue of our Democracy.
In all the uproar in the right wing about citizens protesting in front of Supreme Court justices’ residences, little has been said about the fact that it was the Supreme Court ITSELF that legitimized peaceful protest on this very subject, when on June 26, 2014 it stuck down a Massachusetts law mandating a 35 foot buffer zone around clinics that provided abortion services. That law had been enacted because 2 people were shot & killed & 5 others were wounded at abortion clinics in 1994.
In McCullen vs Coakly, the SC said that the Massachusetts Buffer Zone law infringed on the First Amendment rights of protesters!
Evidently picketing & harassing women seeking maternal health is allowed; but SC justices are so delicate that they must be protected from seeing or hearing any citizens express their First Amendment rights.
Jul 9, 2022·edited Jul 9, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
Happy to hear you are well onto the path of recovery. We honor you by reading and acknowledging what you are writing, and hopefully contributing to the mainstream.
In that spirit, Alexandria Petri of WaPo delivers her brand of satirical journalism with underlying truths about the Morton/Kavanaugh dining experience which aligns exactly with yours:
Dear Robert—I started reading your letters while teaching in India a few years ago. My husband and I have chosen to retire abroad and now live in Portugal. Since truly becoming a global citizen, it has been interesting and enlightening to see my home country through a worldview lens. Thank you for all you do with your clear analysis, succinct and erudite letters. I depend on your help to understand the background and possibilities of today’s politics and law. Bravo. You are much appreciated.
As Biden said in his speech, "Women of America can determine the outcome of the issue." But under the circumstances, in the face of an illegitimate Supreme Court dominated by dishonest, extreme rightwing religious zealots, women could use "a little help from their friends," namely the men who love them and regard them as fellow citizens entitled to equal rights under the law. Rising up together as full partners, colleagues, friends, lovers, coworkers, neighbors, parents and grandparents, men and women standing shoulder-to-shoulder in solidarity, can make America sane and just again by voting the extreme, misogynous Republican faction of demagoguery and deceit seeking to destroy democracy out of power. Robert Hubbell has articulated the strategy. It's up to us, We the People, to deploy the tactical remedy--VOTE CHOICE!
Political speeches used to last hours, and people came to hear them like rock concerts. That’s because speakers knew how to deliver the rhetorical goods.
I’m not suggesting we return to this long form, but God, it would be nice if more politicians had a passing familiarity with the English language.
What puzzles me is really what is behind this dissolution of R vs W. You know most of these judges really couldn’t care less if some poor woman gets an abortion. Do you think Kavanaugh would have cared had he gotten someone pregnant in his heyday of raping young women? So just what’s in it for them? It’s not like they are voted in by the trump religious right and need to pander to that cult. And you know they are eyeing full stop abortion, penalties for going out of the country, gay marriage and gay adoption and eventually maybe forced attendance at an Evangelical Christian church. Religion is actually lessening in this country, especially the younger generations. We are flying in the face of all other modern western countries because of six men and why, for what ulterior reason? We are not the Middle East with Sharia law and religion ruling the entire government..at least not yet.
I always suspect a monetary gain when I see something unjust; some deep pocket organizations. Would love to know your thoughts. And get well soon. I love your newsletter. It’s the best.
When you next cover Cipollone's Jan 6 appearance, consider mentioning if Trump is paying for his attorneys and the implications, either way. (no need to reply to me)
Thanks for all that you are doing. Hope you test negative soon.
From a devoted fan,
Lionel Spiro, Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown, MA
I pray that each extremist Justice never eats a peaceful meal in public again (or for that matter can move through the public square without notice). This is the curse they have brought upon themselves. They are NOT above the laws of our land. Thank goodness for the power of social media and the swift gathering of protestors who still have the “right to peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” And any restaurant or business that protects these monsters should be boycotted.
Right on as always. There’s no turning back from the fact Kavanaugh took the position he did . And he also bought all that goes with it. Too bad a $200 bottle of wine doesn’t come with instructions for insight . Feel better and let your good sense do it’s job while you have a restful weekend!
Thanks so much for the GREAT analogy. Noblesse oblige has always been blind to the real world most of us live in. Kavanaugh’s smug meanness assaults women daily; if going out the back door of Morton’s is the worst thing that could possibly happen to him, I can only imagine the wrath he will misplace on “‘the other” for embarrassing him so. His temperament, as revealed at his hearings, doesn’t allow for dissent. The poor women he assaulted in his past know that full well. I bet his family does too.
This is a good first step by the Biden Administration, but as you pointed out, what is Kamala doing, “standing behind her man”. Wrong, wrong,wrong!
Yard sign: ROE ROE ROE YOUR VOTE Vote Choice Nov. 8
Scary that I almost never disagree with you. How about advocating for a boycott of Morton’s? If people make these justices lives miserable by keeping them prisoners in their houses it might knock some sense into them. They may not be welcome at their favorite restaurants.
A bounty has been placed on the privacy of women, now is the time to place a bounty on, not only the justices, but using the power of the vote, on Republicans at every level of government. From school boards to Senators they must be voted out of office. Now is the time for all good women and men to come to the rescue of our country. Lets demand forceful and courageous leadership from all candidates, united in the rescue of our Democracy.
In all the uproar in the right wing about citizens protesting in front of Supreme Court justices’ residences, little has been said about the fact that it was the Supreme Court ITSELF that legitimized peaceful protest on this very subject, when on June 26, 2014 it stuck down a Massachusetts law mandating a 35 foot buffer zone around clinics that provided abortion services. That law had been enacted because 2 people were shot & killed & 5 others were wounded at abortion clinics in 1994.
In McCullen vs Coakly, the SC said that the Massachusetts Buffer Zone law infringed on the First Amendment rights of protesters!
Evidently picketing & harassing women seeking maternal health is allowed; but SC justices are so delicate that they must be protected from seeing or hearing any citizens express their First Amendment rights.
Happy to hear you are well onto the path of recovery. We honor you by reading and acknowledging what you are writing, and hopefully contributing to the mainstream.
In that spirit, Alexandria Petri of WaPo delivers her brand of satirical journalism with underlying truths about the Morton/Kavanaugh dining experience which aligns exactly with yours:
https://wapo.st/3uA6nz3
Dear Robert—I started reading your letters while teaching in India a few years ago. My husband and I have chosen to retire abroad and now live in Portugal. Since truly becoming a global citizen, it has been interesting and enlightening to see my home country through a worldview lens. Thank you for all you do with your clear analysis, succinct and erudite letters. I depend on your help to understand the background and possibilities of today’s politics and law. Bravo. You are much appreciated.
Well said, as usual, Robert. Thank you.
Feel better soon.
As Biden said in his speech, "Women of America can determine the outcome of the issue." But under the circumstances, in the face of an illegitimate Supreme Court dominated by dishonest, extreme rightwing religious zealots, women could use "a little help from their friends," namely the men who love them and regard them as fellow citizens entitled to equal rights under the law. Rising up together as full partners, colleagues, friends, lovers, coworkers, neighbors, parents and grandparents, men and women standing shoulder-to-shoulder in solidarity, can make America sane and just again by voting the extreme, misogynous Republican faction of demagoguery and deceit seeking to destroy democracy out of power. Robert Hubbell has articulated the strategy. It's up to us, We the People, to deploy the tactical remedy--VOTE CHOICE!
Political speeches used to last hours, and people came to hear them like rock concerts. That’s because speakers knew how to deliver the rhetorical goods.
I’m not suggesting we return to this long form, but God, it would be nice if more politicians had a passing familiarity with the English language.
This is a great column, Robert. Thanks for the extra edition!
What puzzles me is really what is behind this dissolution of R vs W. You know most of these judges really couldn’t care less if some poor woman gets an abortion. Do you think Kavanaugh would have cared had he gotten someone pregnant in his heyday of raping young women? So just what’s in it for them? It’s not like they are voted in by the trump religious right and need to pander to that cult. And you know they are eyeing full stop abortion, penalties for going out of the country, gay marriage and gay adoption and eventually maybe forced attendance at an Evangelical Christian church. Religion is actually lessening in this country, especially the younger generations. We are flying in the face of all other modern western countries because of six men and why, for what ulterior reason? We are not the Middle East with Sharia law and religion ruling the entire government..at least not yet.
I always suspect a monetary gain when I see something unjust; some deep pocket organizations. Would love to know your thoughts. And get well soon. I love your newsletter. It’s the best.
When you next cover Cipollone's Jan 6 appearance, consider mentioning if Trump is paying for his attorneys and the implications, either way. (no need to reply to me)
Thanks for all that you are doing. Hope you test negative soon.
From a devoted fan,
Lionel Spiro, Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown, MA
I pray that each extremist Justice never eats a peaceful meal in public again (or for that matter can move through the public square without notice). This is the curse they have brought upon themselves. They are NOT above the laws of our land. Thank goodness for the power of social media and the swift gathering of protestors who still have the “right to peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” And any restaurant or business that protects these monsters should be boycotted.
Right on as always. There’s no turning back from the fact Kavanaugh took the position he did . And he also bought all that goes with it. Too bad a $200 bottle of wine doesn’t come with instructions for insight . Feel better and let your good sense do it’s job while you have a restful weekend!
Thanks so much for the GREAT analogy. Noblesse oblige has always been blind to the real world most of us live in. Kavanaugh’s smug meanness assaults women daily; if going out the back door of Morton’s is the worst thing that could possibly happen to him, I can only imagine the wrath he will misplace on “‘the other” for embarrassing him so. His temperament, as revealed at his hearings, doesn’t allow for dissent. The poor women he assaulted in his past know that full well. I bet his family does too.
This is a good first step by the Biden Administration, but as you pointed out, what is Kamala doing, “standing behind her man”. Wrong, wrong,wrong!
You Go! Robert Hubbell. Who else could have thought of such a great retort? Worth all my subscription fees! You Go! Robert Hubbell.