Should SCOTUS be increased to 13?

[Innocynioc]

Refrain from repairing that which functions correctly.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Refrain from repairing that which functions correctly.

Which is not relevant, here.

 

[Mashmont]

Justices are chosen by a president.

Presidents are elected through FPTP, which is exacerbated by Congress being chosen by FPTP which leads to a partisan two party system.

This means that Presidents are often quite partisan, Clinton was probably the least partisan in the last 50 years, and they impeached him.

This means a Supreme Court justice in order to get noticed, has to be kind of partisan too. This then pushes the whole judicial system towards partisan politics.

Also, it's all about games. Look at all the justices there.

Trump in 4 years got three justice picks.
Obama in 8 years got two justice picks.
Bush in 8 years got two justice picks.

Of these Trump and Bush's first election, neither got the popular vote.

So, only one right wing Justice was put in place by a President who became president with the popular vote, Thomas, and he's corrupt.

It doesn't represent the US. It represents THE SYSTEM and the system is broken beyond belief.

1. In basketball, is the objective to see how many dribbles you can do down the court? No, it's to put the ball in the hoop. Popular vote is not how elections are decided. If it were, both Bush and Trump would have campaigned differently. I am glad my candidates were smart enough to know the rules and campaign according to them.

2. If Thomas is corrupt, all the justices are. All take trips and gifts.

3. 0bama only got two picks because Ginsburg was too arrogant and self-important to retire.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

2. If Thomas is corrupt, all the justices are. All take trips and gifts.

Haha, and here we see the right wing bullshit they are going to attempt.

Of course, Thomas's corruption runs much deeper. Not to mention his wife is an insurrectionist.

And Obama only got two picks because McConnell blocked his third.

You guys will shamelessly say ANYTHING.

 

[d0gbreath]

We need an even number, because Fights! Fights!

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

And Obama only got two picks because McConnell blocked his third.

That was awesome!

 

[Lesh]

Who would even think thast is relevant?

The Court was expanded to the current 9 because there were nine circuits at the time.

There are currently 13

 

[boedicca]

No. Period. End. Of. Story.

 

[Lesh]

1. In basketball, is the objective to see how many dribbles you can do down the court? No, it's to put the ball in the hoop. Popular vote is not how elections are decided. If it were, both Bush and Trump would have campaigned differently. I am glad my candidates were smart enough to know the rules and campaign according to them.

2. If Thomas is corrupt, all the justices are. All take trips and gifts.

3. 0bama only got two picks because Ginsburg was too arrogant and self-important to retire.

So we ignore that Mitch the Bitch held the Scalia seat open for almost a year claiming that you can’t appoint a SCOTUS Justice in the last year of any Administration… and then promptly rammed through a Justice appointment in the waning months of the Trump Admin

 

[Nostra]

So we ignore that Mitch the Bitch held the Scalia seat open for almost a year claiming that you can’t appoint a SCOTUS Justice in the last year of any Administration… and then promptly rammed through a Justice appointment in the waning months of the Trump Admin

Elections have consequences-Barry Hussein.

 

[eagle1462010]

So we ignore that Mitch the Bitch held the Scalia seat open for almost a year claiming that you can’t appoint a SCOTUS Justice in the last year of any Administration… and then promptly rammed through a Justice appointment in the waning months of the Trump Admin

Stopped Garland who lists a Father of a Raped child as a dometic terrorist.

Real winner there hug...

 

[Kilroy2]

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I think so! After all, there are 13 circuits now. What do you think?

It should be a even number that way when they have a 6 to 6 vote then it will be what do we do now!

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

So we ignore that Mitch the Bitch held the Scalia seat open for almost a year claiming that you can’t appoint a SCOTUS Justice in the last year of any Administration

He didn't say you can't.

 

[Missourian]

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I think so! After all, there are 13 circuits now. What do you think?

Here's the real question.

If somehow Biden were to get to appoint two justices but then Trump won the election...would you STILL want the court expanded?

We know the answer.

It's all about power and nothing else.

 

[Nostra]

He didn't say you can't.

Letch is a liar, and a racist.

 

[Nobody911]

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I think so! After all, there are 13 circuits now. What do you think?

If the number of Supreme Court justices were increased to 13, it could potentially shift the ideological balance of the court. Currently, the Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority, with Chief Justice John Roberts often being a swing vote.

If the court were expanded to 13 justices, it is likely that the additional four justices appointed by a Democratic president would shift the balance to a more liberal-leaning court. This shift in ideological balance could impact the way decisions are made by the court.

With a more liberal-leaning majority, there could be a greater likelihood of decisions favoring liberal interpretations of the law, such as on issues like abortion rights( more killings expected ), LGBTQ+ rights( I'm not against them ), and environmental regulations.

This could also result in a shift in the court's approach to certain constitutional issues, such as the Second Amendment and affirmative action. Additionally, a larger Supreme Court could also lead to more diverse perspectives and considerations in the decision-making process.

With more justices on the bench, there could be a wider range of legal expertise and experiences brought to the table, potentially leading to more nuanced and well-rounded decisions.

However, any change to the number of Supreme Court justices would likely be highly contentious and subject to political debate and opposition. The potential impact of an expanded court would depend on the specific individuals appointed and their judicial philosophies, as well as the broader political climate at the time.

Edit: Actually, the SCOTUS group should not wear any type of collar( Blue or Red ). They are not the political parties' pets, right? lol.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

If the number of Supreme Court justices were increased to 13, it could potentially shift the ideological balance of the court. Currently, the Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority, with Chief Justice John Roberts often being a swing vote.

If the court were expanded to 13 justices, it is likely that the additional four justices appointed by a Democratic president would shift the balance to a more liberal-leaning court. This shift in ideological balance could impact the way decisions are made by the court.

With a more liberal-leaning majority, there could be a greater likelihood of decisions favoring liberal interpretations of the law, such as on issues like abortion rights( more killings expected ), LGBTQ+ rights( I'm not against them ), and environmental regulations.

This could also result in a shift in the court's approach to certain constitutional issues, such as the Second Amendment and affirmative action. Additionally, a larger Supreme Court could also lead to more diverse perspectives and considerations in the decision-making process.

With more justices on the bench, there could be a wider range of legal expertise and experiences brought to the table, potentially leading to more nuanced and well-rounded decisions.

However, any change to the number of Supreme Court justices would likely be highly contentious and subject to political debate and opposition. The potential impact of an expanded court would depend on the specific individuals appointed and their judicial philosophies, as well as the broader political climate at the time.

Edit: Actually, the SCOTUS group should not wear any type of collar( Blue or Red ). They are not the political parties' pets, right? lol.

And then a Republican president and Senate can expand it to 17 or 21.

 

[Lakhota]

It should be a even number that way when they have a 6 to 6 vote then it will be what do we do now!

It has never been an "even" number - and should never be!

 

[YoursTruly]

SCOTUS needs to be reduced to 3

 

[WEATHER53]

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I think so! After all, there are 13 circuits now. What do you think?

The way it was set one time doesn’t establish precedent for identical changes later on
Think it through
You can’t