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cayugafalls

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43. One of the greatest minds of this century.

Sat Mar 30, 2024, 11:03 AM

Mar 30

Judge Luttig’s statements should be a clarion call to all judges across the country.

I hope it resonates and is heeded.

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Judge Luttig: "The Nation is witnessing the determined delegitimization of both its Federal and State judiciaries..." [View all] CousinIT Mar 29 OP

Conservatism built this. czarjak Mar 29 #1

Really? elleng Mar 29 #15

From the bottom up the definition looks more like this: markodochartaigh Mar 29 #17

Yes, really. This is what the hatred, criminal actions and general contempt of government from Conservatives hadEnuf Mar 29 #18

They are not conservatives, elleng Mar 29 #26

I was going to say this, but you beat me to it. They are radicals! flashman13 Mar 29 #33

Thank you, flashman13. elleng Mar 29 #35

When were Conservatives really not radical? hadEnuf Mar 29 #41

Please tell me this is snark wolfie001 Mar 29 #22

FASCISM is the culprit. magicarpet Mar 29 #23

Thank you. elleng Mar 29 #25

Question? Bakerboy17 Mar 29 #38

Oh no djt does not give a sweet hoot about Jesus, the Bible, religion, or churches. magicarpet Mar 29 #40

Opposition/Resistance czarjak Mar 29 #42

Republicans built this dlk Mar 30 #45

We all know what is happening, everyone is talking about it, the legal system needs to act. Blah, blah, blah Escurumbele Mar 30 #50

So much for "The courts will hold" SledDriver Mar 29 #2

The courts will not hold. People have to VOTE. CousinIT Mar 29 #4

And we also need to be prepared for when the votes don't hold either. hadEnuf Mar 29 #19

Enemies MOMFUDSKI Mar 29 #3

By mobsters, crooks malaise Mar 29 #5

Yup, republianmushroom Mar 29 #6

The judges are enabling Trump to dismantle the court system. Irish_Dem Mar 29 #7

True. Too many of them are. L. Leo and Trump / MAGA are delegitimizing courts but... CousinIT Mar 29 #8

Yes the judges are enabling a dangerous sociopath. Irish_Dem Mar 29 #9

So is the f*cking media. GOP, judicial system, media... CousinIT Mar 29 #10

Yes this is the reality. Irish_Dem Mar 29 #12

Milton Mayer, "They Thought They Were Free" markodochartaigh Mar 29 #21

The German people knew the Jews were being gassed and cremated. Irish_Dem Mar 29 #34

But think of the financial benefits the judges get LiberalArkie Mar 29 #29

Over and under the table. Irish_Dem Mar 29 #31

+1 dalton99a Mar 30 #46

This won't stop if Biden wins the election. But, if he loses, all will be lost. Earth-shine Mar 29 #11

He's wrong. Grins Mar 29 #13

Judge Luttig's point in my understanding after listening to him on many occasions cayugafalls Mar 30 #47

Indeed, Trump is the carefully chosen front man/diversion for the efforts to change US Attilatheblond Mar 30 #48

The courts haven't done themselves any favors in that regard. cloudbase Mar 29 #14

Luttig is correct: Trump represents the greatest threat to the Constitution in the nation's history. Kid Berwyn Mar 29 #16

I would say that SCOTUS has played a huge part in this RainCaster Mar 29 #20

KnR Hekate Mar 29 #24

Do not give Trump too much credit. Yes, he is using what has been built Scalded Nun Mar 29 #27

Yes McConnell is the architect - tip toeing in the backdoor magicarpet Mar 29 #30

The battle is between would-be plutocrats and the rest of us. Hermit-The-Prog Mar 29 #28

It's the whole Republican Party and it's fascist oligarch owners. tRump is not doing this alone. diane in sf Mar 29 #32

the rs are doing ths to service only him. the just us system. rich mans court. AllaN01Bear Mar 29 #36

Also voting and elections n/t hibbing Mar 29 #37

Lets see- Who is the one judge who is not receiving these threats, bombast, and intimidation? NBachers Mar 29 #39

His glorious defense attorney, Aileen Cannon. n/t CousinIT Mar 30 #44

One of the greatest minds of this century. cayugafalls Mar 30 #43

I wish we could have a jurist of the caliber of Mr Luttig on the USSC. malthaussen Mar 30 #49

Nicolle Wallace presents a groundbreaking MSNBC segment, featuring Judge Reggie Walton's CNN interview LetMyPeopleVote Mar 30 #51

"dismantling of its system of justice and Rule of Law by a single man - the former President of the United States" BlueWaveNeverEnd Mar 30 #52