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[–] thegr8goldfish@startrek.website 22 points 6 days ago (3 children)

We yet cling to the hope that it is not naïve to believe our good brethren in the Executive Branch perceive the rule of law as vital to the American ethos,” he wrote. “This case presents their unique chance to vindicate that value and to summon the best that is within us while there is still time.”

Why the fuck would anyone believe these turds believe in the rule of law? It's contrary to everything that's happened since 2016.

[–] incogtino@lemmy.zip 5 points 6 days ago

Within the remains of the crumbling system, this is how Judges have to write to have the best chance of success, because the Supreme Court has told the lower courts that they must express deference toward the powers of the executive, which they have also made almost total

[–] Jhex@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Because they know the law is dead and are in denial

Issuing the contempt charges will only expose that fact

Because the people urging a calm, measured response who are talking about “our good brethren in the Executive Branch” are also fascists; they’re just quiet about it.

Fascist enablers are fascists.