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In reply to the discussion: What the hell is going on with the US Supreme Court? [View all]Baitball Blogger
(46,945 posts)43. But, not too long ago they were trying to get more protection
for their families. I think it involved protests around their homestead.
So, they know that this kind of crowd appearance can be intimidating. Which makes it all stranger that they won't protect public buildings when the protesters of Jan. 6th, definitely were involved with an insurrection of the United States.
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But what is complex about whether those that invaded our Capitol "obstructed" justice...
kentuck
Apr 16
#3
The law seems to work fine and be cut and dried when regular people commit crimes.
Irish_Dem
Apr 17
#27
It seems like Alito and Gorsuch didn't know the difference between obstructing and disrupting
Walleye
Apr 16
#2
Yes they legitimize civil rights for insurrectionists just after stripping them from women
bucolic_frolic
Apr 16
#4
Without question, since Scalia's term, this has been what's behind the conservative Supreme's
Baitball Blogger
Apr 17
#45
They've agreed to "hear it," next week but they don't have to rule on it anytime soon.
BlueKota
Apr 17
#38
The right wing nutjobs were hired to support the dictatorship of Republicans / Trump
relayerbob
Apr 16
#19
The founders seem to believe in the 'goodness' of lawmakers. Surprise Surprise!!
riversedge
Apr 17
#52