Ahead of U.S. Supreme Court arguments next week, a watchdog group asserted Wednesday that right-wing Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas must recuse themselves from a case “whose outcome could have sweeping consequences,” citing “significant conflicts of interest” due to their relationships with “conservative kingpin Leonard Leo.”
They’re asked to choose to recuse themselves? As if they actually have even the tiniest speck of integrity?
I’m not even sure what the point is. It’s like asking a termite to not eat my house.
I agree with you. It’s bullshit. But at the same time, if no one “asked” or mentioned recusal, wouldn’t that be seen as implicit agreement?
IF we ever get past this, and overthrow our fascist dictators, I sure as shit hope whomever is in charge will seriously consider revamping a few staples of good ol’ ‘murican democracy; e.g., term limits for congress and the senate, as well as for judges. Lifetime appointments were a bad idea then, and are an absolute wretched nightmare now. Also, nuke Citizens United from orbit with that secret death ray we have in space.
The real equivalent…