Thomas, who is under fire over claims of ethical lapses, was criticized for not recusing himself from a separate Jan. 6-related case because his wife, Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, supported then-President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

With this Supreme Court everything is about politics.

  • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 year ago

    One of our two political parties has fully abandoned any semblance of good faith negotiation, objectivity, or bipartisanship. As a result:

    • if a shitty judge is Democratic, there’s a chance they could actually be impeached and removed from office, as the impeachment mechanism is intended to allow.
    • if a shitty judge is Republican, there is zero chance that they could actually be impeached and removed from office, because absolutely zero republicans would vote for the judge’s removal.

    This is the game we’re forced to play. I’m getting pretty fucking sick of the blatant double standards.

    • Boddhisatva@lemmy.world
      0·
      1 year ago

      Clearly true. It’s blatantly apparent in the Legislative branch too. When a Republican is accused or charged with a crime (Gym Jordan, Matt Gaetz, George Santos) They just keep chugging along clinging to their power. When a Democrat is accused or charged with a crime, everyone gets together and calls for them to step down. Look at Al Franklen, for example, and now Bob Menendez.

      At this point, I’m hoping Menendez doesn’t step down. I’m tired of Democrats taking the high road and policing itself. We’re losing the nation because of it.

      • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        01·
        1 year ago

        I think we need to go after Menendez, if only to confirm that yes, there actually is a contrast between the parties. It’s something that will help in the long run.