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MarcA

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20. Looks like the supremes are taking the fifth.

Reply to Polybius (Original post)

Tue Nov 23, 2021, 04:32 PM

Nov 2021

Just more evidence showing the phoniness of American "exceptionalism".
Maybe someone can do a Pentagon Papers type action or something Anonymous.

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Private SCOTUS files that could reveal what happened in Bush v. Gore remain locked up [View all] Polybius Nov 2021 OP

And what is there to "negotiate"??? ret5hd Nov 2021 #1

Must be the double-entendre behind "Justice is blind." bucolic_frolic Nov 2021 #2

Maybe the public should hold a "shadow docket" hearing.... turbinetree Nov 2021 #3

why why why why why why why why why????????? Grasswire2 Nov 2021 #4

It is melm00se Nov 2021 #5

Is this the same SCOTUS which is whining about people not respecting them anymore? LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2021 #6

Their unprecedented decision to install an illegitimate president accelerated the destruction PSPS Nov 2021 #7

very true SouthernDem4ever Nov 2021 #21

but of course. Couldn't the current President declassify them as the former traitor was doing by samsingh Nov 2021 #8

No. former9thward Nov 2021 #29

according to Kelly Ann under Trump, he could declassify anything he chose samsingh Nov 2021 #33

He could declassify anything in the Executive branch. former9thward Nov 2021 #34

YET ANOTHER REASON TO EXPAND THE COURT. As long as the Conservatives hold the majority we will..... usaf-vet Nov 2021 #9

Exactly. ancianita Nov 2021 #14

Where does everybody think we are? dchill Nov 2021 #10

Well the fact that 3 of the Justices on SCOTUS were involved Bev54 Nov 2021 #11

Isn't it two? Polybius Nov 2021 #12

I am talking of those on the Bush side which would be Bev54 Nov 2021 #15

They should recuse themselves, if this is a matter the SC actually votes on. TheRickles Nov 2021 #17

Just their rulings and attendant statements. ancianita Nov 2021 #13

They'll wait until after 2024 so the republicans can use some of the same tactics. C Moon Nov 2021 #16

Looks like Gore and us were screwed and due a "free" term for Gore prez. NCjack Nov 2021 #18

I've seen enough over 71years to realize this country is not what is advertised BlueJac Nov 2021 #19

I'm 55, And Know Exactly What You Speak Of nt SoCalDavidS Nov 2021 #31

Looks like the supremes are taking the fifth. MarcA Nov 2021 #20

Reality is all we have but given the chance twodogsbarking Nov 2021 #22

Maybe no 9/11 if Gore wins Polybius Nov 2021 #23

What does the pandemic have to do with releasing them? Bayard Nov 2021 #24

Any guesses on when we find out the real reason Justice Kennedy retired? Delmette2.0 Nov 2021 #25

There ya go. Karma13612 Nov 2021 #26

"the high court has delayed release of the materials, citing the pandemic." crickets Nov 2021 #27

yep...doesn't come close to passing the smell test.... bahboo Nov 2021 #28

The Pandemic Ate My Homework DallasNE Nov 2021 #30

"You don't steal elections to do good things." Kid Berwyn Nov 2021 #32

"...the high court has delayed release of the materials, citing the pandemic. " Merlot Nov 2021 #35