A few times in history the executive branch has refused to execute decisions of the Supreme Court. Can the Executive branch refuse to execute any decision when a Justice does not recuse themself from cases where the justice has shown clear bias or financial influence regarding the case?
The wounded bear remains dangerous. The "phalanx" (as described by Dr.Richardson, in yesterday's "Letters from An American") might well have been met by a team of New York State Police officers, sent by Governor Hochul. That did not happen, and may well have been dicey, but it would have sent a message to MAGA- "The buck still stops here."
Gee, I never knew the Supreme Court could cite 17th century English law as precedent. Does that make Justice Alito a pre-originalist? And all this time I’ve been thinking that we declared independence in 1776 because we didn’t like how the monarchy was running things.
Judge Merchan should be criticized and condemned for his refusal to hold Trump in contempt for violating the gag order through his appalling fascist surrogates. Judge Merchan is the Neville Chamberlain of judges--and appeasement doesn't work--has never worked--to stop fascist bullies. Appeasement only spurs them on more threats and worse actions. I am disgusted at the refusal of the people who have the power to stand up to Trump refusing to do so because they are afraid of "how it would look".
Adam kinzinger had spoken in his latest video on his substack and confirmed directly to me that the White House has not contacted him liz cheney or any of the republicans who stand against trump for support or for any campaign input or for anything at all.
He Directly said it was political malpractice for the WH not to have contacted any of them for their input and I have to say I gotta agree here.
We need the healthy people in the republican party to publicly stand united with the WH to nationally put country over party. ( IMHO)
I know from past posts from Adam on substack and the many shows and places that Liz Cheney has spoken at. Shows such as The View The Rachel Maddow Show. Adam Kinzinger has publicly said many time he will vote for Biden. They have proven they are both willing and have crossed party lines for country.
I strongly believe the White House must know this and know that these republicans are willing to speak out with the democrats to defeat trump on the campaign trail.
I believe with all my being that They have invaluable and a unique pathway to reach many voters that are presently not being reached.
How can we reach the white house and let them know Directly about this?
Can you get the message to them more directly and faster then myself alone? Do you know anyone who could?
Despite we all may have disagreements ...we all agree on one thing ....we all believe in protecting democracy. And who better to show that then to have the white house include them publicly and work together to defeat trump snd Maga.
Perhaps my comment below is confusing because it is an amendment to this message I sent just a minute ago. Hope I am not creating further confusion:
Jennifer Adrian-Thiroux
1 min ago
Robert and readers, does anyone have leads on letter and postcard writing campaigns working to put Colin Allred into the Senate? My husband Stephen and I are co-hosts of Fridays at 4--Letter Writing and More! and many of us are very interested in putting him into office. (We are thrilled to hear that the fundraiser you hosted raised $45,000 amongst the 600 of us attendees.) In case there are no campaigns right now, Robert, would you consider contacting Colin to let him know about Postcards to Voters, who will create a postcard campaign for him? I doubt my email would be read if I try to him through his campaign. His constituents would get hundreds of GOTV postcards from just my husband and me--and we are Oregonions! Our group wants very much to get Ted Cruz out so I am sure Colin's constituents would receive hundreds of GOTV postcards more from them, let alone from the rest of the country's activists! www.postcardstovoters/campaigns
One more thing regarding Texas and Colin Allred. Robert, can you also contact Dr. Kristin Hooks' campaign for the same suggestion regarding reaching out to Postcards to Voters (postcardstovoters.org/campaigns)? Thanks in large part to your advocacy on behalf of these two candidates and telling us that we can win in Texas, our group is fired up and ready to get to work!
Robert and readers, does anyone have leads on letter and postcard writing campaigns working to put Colin Allred into the Senate? My husband Stephen and I are co-hosts of Fridays at 4--Letter Writing and More! and many of us are very interested in putting him into office. (We are thrilled to hear that the fundraiser you hosted raised $45,000 amongst the 600 of us attendees.) In case there are no campaigns right now, Robert, would you consider contacting Colin to let him know about Postcards to Voters, who will create a postcard campaign for him? I doubt my email would be read if I try to him through his campaign. His constituents would get hundreds of GOTV postcards from just my husband and me--and we are Oregonions! Our group wants very much to get Ted Cruz out so I am sure Colin's constituents would receive hundreds of GOTV postcards more from them, let alone from the rest of the country's activists! www.postcardstovoters/campaigns
Having "grown up" in the early 70's midst Vietnam protests in college, I generally have no knee-jerk reactions to demonstrations of disrespect to our flag, and I support our first amendment rights to civil expression, even those involving the flag. Having said that, this instance of usurping/co-opting the flag is so clearly dismissive of judicial ethics, which demand no political expression, that I strongly support objections to "Justice" Alito's flag-flying and to his authority to pass judgment on 2020 election related cases. (And parenthetically, blaming his wife is so disingenuous, it is truly laughable.) My question is what can we do? Are there procedures for exacting recusal? or for impeaching a Supreme Court justice? (I could happily include Thomas in this initiative.)
Now that I have learned the history of Brown vs Board of Education (specifically the delay, delay, delay part), I understand why some people think it will work again (Trump and his allies). Especially, if they can stack the lower courts and SCOTUS, what could possibly go wrong? These crazy people must be stopped!
The reason I read [Today's Edition Newsletter] each day when available is because my expertise is in another sector of our society. Thank you Robert Hubbell for helping me navigate through the Judicial sector of our daily life.
Great newsletter, RH. Although I have much sympathy for Judge Merchan and the uphill battle in which he is engaged, it feels imperative that the “red tie brigade” be held accountable for violating the gag order. We cannot allow T the Manipulator to get away with this…it makes a mockery of justice. Gaetz’s ugly echo of the proud boys must not hold Justice hostage. Bullies only get worse if not stopped…says this retired teacher who dealt with a few of them…
QUESTION: Why were Gaetz and company able to queue-jump and file into the courtroom ahead of other members of the public. Most of them are not NYS residents, if that should make a difference.
I feel small and even ashamed to nit-pick when you are such a great writer and this is yet another excellent, nail-on-the-head piece about important matters... but ...
You wrote:
"Instead, he blamed his wife, whom he claimed flew the “Stop the Steal” banner in response to anti-Trump signs in the neighborhood."
Shouldn't it be, "his wife who he claimed flew..?" His wife is the subject of the verb flew, not the object of claimed, no?
Follow the money behind Supreme Court corruption and arrogance - including both Justices and their spouses with this interactive map "SUPREME COURT MAP OF SHAME".
I think we have an idea how Alito will vote on absolute presidential immunity...
A few times in history the executive branch has refused to execute decisions of the Supreme Court. Can the Executive branch refuse to execute any decision when a Justice does not recuse themself from cases where the justice has shown clear bias or financial influence regarding the case?
The wounded bear remains dangerous. The "phalanx" (as described by Dr.Richardson, in yesterday's "Letters from An American") might well have been met by a team of New York State Police officers, sent by Governor Hochul. That did not happen, and may well have been dicey, but it would have sent a message to MAGA- "The buck still stops here."
Gee, I never knew the Supreme Court could cite 17th century English law as precedent. Does that make Justice Alito a pre-originalist? And all this time I’ve been thinking that we declared independence in 1776 because we didn’t like how the monarchy was running things.
Judge Merchan should be criticized and condemned for his refusal to hold Trump in contempt for violating the gag order through his appalling fascist surrogates. Judge Merchan is the Neville Chamberlain of judges--and appeasement doesn't work--has never worked--to stop fascist bullies. Appeasement only spurs them on more threats and worse actions. I am disgusted at the refusal of the people who have the power to stand up to Trump refusing to do so because they are afraid of "how it would look".
I have a very important question.
Adam kinzinger had spoken in his latest video on his substack and confirmed directly to me that the White House has not contacted him liz cheney or any of the republicans who stand against trump for support or for any campaign input or for anything at all.
He Directly said it was political malpractice for the WH not to have contacted any of them for their input and I have to say I gotta agree here.
We need the healthy people in the republican party to publicly stand united with the WH to nationally put country over party. ( IMHO)
I know from past posts from Adam on substack and the many shows and places that Liz Cheney has spoken at. Shows such as The View The Rachel Maddow Show. Adam Kinzinger has publicly said many time he will vote for Biden. They have proven they are both willing and have crossed party lines for country.
I strongly believe the White House must know this and know that these republicans are willing to speak out with the democrats to defeat trump on the campaign trail.
I believe with all my being that They have invaluable and a unique pathway to reach many voters that are presently not being reached.
How can we reach the white house and let them know Directly about this?
Can you get the message to them more directly and faster then myself alone? Do you know anyone who could?
Despite we all may have disagreements ...we all agree on one thing ....we all believe in protecting democracy. And who better to show that then to have the white house include them publicly and work together to defeat trump snd Maga.
Perhaps my comment below is confusing because it is an amendment to this message I sent just a minute ago. Hope I am not creating further confusion:
Jennifer Adrian-Thiroux
1 min ago
Robert and readers, does anyone have leads on letter and postcard writing campaigns working to put Colin Allred into the Senate? My husband Stephen and I are co-hosts of Fridays at 4--Letter Writing and More! and many of us are very interested in putting him into office. (We are thrilled to hear that the fundraiser you hosted raised $45,000 amongst the 600 of us attendees.) In case there are no campaigns right now, Robert, would you consider contacting Colin to let him know about Postcards to Voters, who will create a postcard campaign for him? I doubt my email would be read if I try to him through his campaign. His constituents would get hundreds of GOTV postcards from just my husband and me--and we are Oregonions! Our group wants very much to get Ted Cruz out so I am sure Colin's constituents would receive hundreds of GOTV postcards more from them, let alone from the rest of the country's activists! www.postcardstovoters/campaigns
In case any of you would like to join Fridays at 4 to write letters and/or postcards with us, here is the link to register: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/274619/ We welcome you!
One more thing regarding Texas and Colin Allred. Robert, can you also contact Dr. Kristin Hooks' campaign for the same suggestion regarding reaching out to Postcards to Voters (postcardstovoters.org/campaigns)? Thanks in large part to your advocacy on behalf of these two candidates and telling us that we can win in Texas, our group is fired up and ready to get to work!
Robert and readers, does anyone have leads on letter and postcard writing campaigns working to put Colin Allred into the Senate? My husband Stephen and I are co-hosts of Fridays at 4--Letter Writing and More! and many of us are very interested in putting him into office. (We are thrilled to hear that the fundraiser you hosted raised $45,000 amongst the 600 of us attendees.) In case there are no campaigns right now, Robert, would you consider contacting Colin to let him know about Postcards to Voters, who will create a postcard campaign for him? I doubt my email would be read if I try to him through his campaign. His constituents would get hundreds of GOTV postcards from just my husband and me--and we are Oregonions! Our group wants very much to get Ted Cruz out so I am sure Colin's constituents would receive hundreds of GOTV postcards more from them, let alone from the rest of the country's activists! www.postcardstovoters/campaigns
In case any of you would like to join Fridays at 4 to write letters and/or postcards with us, here is the link to register: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/274619/ We welcome you!
Having "grown up" in the early 70's midst Vietnam protests in college, I generally have no knee-jerk reactions to demonstrations of disrespect to our flag, and I support our first amendment rights to civil expression, even those involving the flag. Having said that, this instance of usurping/co-opting the flag is so clearly dismissive of judicial ethics, which demand no political expression, that I strongly support objections to "Justice" Alito's flag-flying and to his authority to pass judgment on 2020 election related cases. (And parenthetically, blaming his wife is so disingenuous, it is truly laughable.) My question is what can we do? Are there procedures for exacting recusal? or for impeaching a Supreme Court justice? (I could happily include Thomas in this initiative.)
Now that I have learned the history of Brown vs Board of Education (specifically the delay, delay, delay part), I understand why some people think it will work again (Trump and his allies). Especially, if they can stack the lower courts and SCOTUS, what could possibly go wrong? These crazy people must be stopped!
The reason I read [Today's Edition Newsletter] each day when available is because my expertise is in another sector of our society. Thank you Robert Hubbell for helping me navigate through the Judicial sector of our daily life.
R&J
Great newsletter, RH. Although I have much sympathy for Judge Merchan and the uphill battle in which he is engaged, it feels imperative that the “red tie brigade” be held accountable for violating the gag order. We cannot allow T the Manipulator to get away with this…it makes a mockery of justice. Gaetz’s ugly echo of the proud boys must not hold Justice hostage. Bullies only get worse if not stopped…says this retired teacher who dealt with a few of them…
QUESTION: Why were Gaetz and company able to queue-jump and file into the courtroom ahead of other members of the public. Most of them are not NYS residents, if that should make a difference.
I feel small and even ashamed to nit-pick when you are such a great writer and this is yet another excellent, nail-on-the-head piece about important matters... but ...
You wrote:
"Instead, he blamed his wife, whom he claimed flew the “Stop the Steal” banner in response to anti-Trump signs in the neighborhood."
Shouldn't it be, "his wife who he claimed flew..?" His wife is the subject of the verb flew, not the object of claimed, no?
Follow the money behind Supreme Court corruption and arrogance - including both Justices and their spouses with this interactive map "SUPREME COURT MAP OF SHAME".
https://thedemlabs.org/2024/05/17/supreme-court-map-of-shame-alito-violation-of-ethics/