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15. +1 My only complaint is they ignored the 1920s law that requires the taxes be handed over.

Fri Jul 10, 2020, 10:04 AM

Jul 2020

That law is long-standing and unambiguous.

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Both rulings took compromise positions. Laelth Jul 2020 #1

Definitely! kentuck Jul 2020 #2

Well k-lie said that's still his position soothsayer Jul 2020 #6

Compromise but still surprisingly strong tilt toward the rule of law. lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #14

In Mazars, the Court SAID that the President is not above the law. Laelth Jul 2020 #18

The Mazars opinion wasn't the only possible answer. Laelth Jul 2020 #8

Possibly... Happy Hoosier Jul 2020 #9

That appears to be the Court's argument, yes. Laelth Jul 2020 #10

I agree. kentuck Jul 2020 #11

Can't agree with that Happy Hoosier Jul 2020 #20

But should it be for "legislative" purposes only? kentuck Jul 2020 #21

I stated my position above... Happy Hoosier Jul 2020 #22

And we'd answer those subpoenas. Laelth Jul 2020 #26

Nope. Laelth Jul 2020 #24

Did they say something specific about the law? lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #30

Not to my knowledge. Laelth Jul 2020 #31

I don't think the law is struck down then. lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #33

No. It's not. It's still on the books. Laelth Jul 2020 #34

So if Congress is investigating Russian influence, greymattermom Jul 2020 #4

+1. Zero credibility since December 12, 2000 dalton99a Jul 2020 #7

SCROTUS needs to be expanded and subject to term limits. lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #16

Excellent. He knows what he's talking about. lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #17

I agree with both rulings. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #13

I'm pissed that it took 15 months to get to a decision... Silent3 Jul 2020 #19

Narrow could just mean they need to be more specific. LiberalFighter Jul 2020 #25

Right. kentuck Jul 2020 #27

Or, narrow could mean ... Laelth Jul 2020 #28

+1 jalan48 Jul 2020 #32