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19. He helped to give them most of what they wanted

Thu Aug 1, 2024, 09:56 AM

Aug 2024

The VRA mostly gutted
Roe overturned
Firearms regulations are in the process of being completely stripped
CRA being pulled apart
Chevron overturned, starting what could be an avalanche of the removal of any federal regulatory authority over corporations

Stare decisis is no more.

His usefulness is up and a "younger" version is called for now. He'll get his severance bonus.

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Samuel Alito Thinking About Retirement: Report [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 2024 OP

Not before November, I would guess. sinkingfeeling Aug 2024 #1

Maybe not after either if Kamala wins Renew Deal Aug 2024 #28

He won't when Kamala wins jimlup Aug 2024 #88

If he retires before the election, Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #38

He'd be replaced though because a democratic president and democratic senate. jimfields33 Aug 2024 #47

Yup. Chuck needs to get the confirmation quickly by any means necessary. onetexan Aug 2024 #56

Definitely not before 20 Jan Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #86

Yes, convince Clarence Thomas to retire too IronLionZion Aug 2024 #2

one presumes they both would go in MFer gets elected. maxsolomon Aug 2024 #24

If he doesn't feel like sticking it out for 4 years, I think he'd choose between these two options... thesquanderer Aug 2024 #71

Thomas can be bought off for a pot of gold. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 2024 #31

He'll deny it... will call if fake news. lamp_shade Aug 2024 #3

Agree. he's lying or denying or rhyming Tetrachloride Aug 2024 #48

Another reason to vote Democratic in November JohnSJ Aug 2024 #4

Don't just think about it, True Dough Aug 2024 #5

Rather than retire,... magicarpet Aug 2024 #6

His wife shouldn't bury him Wednesdays Aug 2024 #41

Agreed. Different Drummer Aug 2024 #80

Scamming Sam and Clearance Thomas should retire to prison cells. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2024 #7

I like those descriptive nicknames a great deal. NNadir Aug 2024 #35

Not a chance he leaves in a Harris administration bottomofthehill Aug 2024 #8

Ready to cash in...... Red Mountain Aug 2024 #9

Its a scam to GOTV pimpbot Aug 2024 #10

That sword cuts both ways though Prairie Gates Aug 2024 #13

Wat? wolfie001 Aug 2024 #39

You mean because Karma13612 Aug 2024 #74

I get what you mean....... moose65 Aug 2024 #44

No, not a handmaid. Karma13612 Aug 2024 #73

Fuck that asshole. He needs to crawl back under a rock. NewHendoLib Aug 2024 #11

He will only retire if Trump is elected Prairie Gates Aug 2024 #12

Another of GWBs unqualified fuck ups. Meadowoak Aug 2024 #18

Both Alito and Tomas were not even first picks. jimfields33 Aug 2024 #49

I remember Harriet but who was first choice before Thomas? CincyDem Aug 2024 #53

Bork? unweird Aug 2024 #58

No Polybius Aug 2024 #64

Right. I knew Bork was earlier. I thought Thomas was first choice for Marshall's "black" seat. CincyDem Aug 2024 #67

Bork. He was pulverized. Not saying he didn't deserved jimfields33 Aug 2024 #81

Nope - Bork was nominated in 87 by RayGun...Thomas was nominated in 91 by Bush the First. CincyDem Aug 2024 #84

"Myers was the pick bush wanted instead of Alito" - But wait...there's more! BumRushDaShow Aug 2024 #69

I've been reflecting about his impending retirement or sudden decline. milestogo Aug 2024 #14

This is part of the GOP election strategy. Raven123 Aug 2024 #15

It's definitely been part of the Democratic Party strategy BumRushDaShow Aug 2024 #16

If he's not on the Court The Wizard Aug 2024 #17

He helped to give them most of what they wanted BumRushDaShow Aug 2024 #19

Good riddance Alito and Thomas. bullimiami Aug 2024 #20

Don't just think about it, Sammy---do it, do it, do it!!!! Maeve Aug 2024 #21

Think harder tavernier Aug 2024 #22

Why would he retire now? His Supreme Court just made bribery of public officials legal. Midnight Writer Aug 2024 #23

worried Kali Aug 2024 #25

Do us all a favour, sammy, and join your buddy scalia. niyad Aug 2024 #26

Let's call that plan B Ray Bruns Aug 2024 #32

We could never be so lucky. Not gonna happen. This is bait of some kind. /nt bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #27

Does anyone know how to change who the "chief" justice is? Roberts has proven to be totally out of control BComplex Aug 2024 #29

No!!!!!! That is the permanent chief Justice seat. jimfields33 Aug 2024 #50

I never knew that! Thanks for the info! BComplex Aug 2024 #51

by all means, sammy... myohmy2 Aug 2024 #30

Yes, but those bribes and fee trips come to an end. Ray Bruns Aug 2024 #33

Now! Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #34

Damn, maybe Biden should have mentioned his court reform at the beginning of his presidency Bev54 Aug 2024 #36

he's done his work. barbtries Aug 2024 #37

Not really DownriverDem Aug 2024 #43

yeah. barbtries Aug 2024 #45

Keep up the pressure . . . AverageOldGuy Aug 2024 #40

He'll wait DownriverDem Aug 2024 #42

Do it quickly, Sam! moose65 Aug 2024 #46

Alito is thinking about avoiding congressional hearings dlk Aug 2024 #52

Just an empty threat.... 70sEraVet Aug 2024 #54

I don't buy this AT ALL pioche4 Aug 2024 #55

Yeah, he passes a ruling allowing Presidents to shoot supreme court justices... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #57

He's just trying to shore up support for the Deplorable ticket. sybylla Aug 2024 #59

Perhaps an Agnew like arrangement can be made for him and Uncle Clarence JT45242 Aug 2024 #60

Or an Idi Amin-like arrangement peppertree Aug 2024 #61

This is my thought SomedayKindaLove Aug 2024 #62

There's a nice retirement condo waiting for him on the Lake of Fire Blue Owl Aug 2024 #63

More important than ever we keep the WH and senate PortTack Aug 2024 #65

In The Name Of Cheeses... GB_RN Aug 2024 #66

I wonder when he started "reflecting this in private" BaronChocula Aug 2024 #68

There must be some skeletons popping up Mysterian Aug 2024 #70

Oh goody Mz Pip Aug 2024 #72

Senile old forker Pas-de-Calais Aug 2024 #75

Maybe the Democrats can make him and Clarence offers they can't refuse... diane in sf Aug 2024 #76

I believe the writing on the wall is becoming clearer DaBronx Aug 2024 #77

And... Faux pas Aug 2024 #78

Ah the medieval political hack result of "Bush is the same as Gore." NNadir Aug 2024 #79

Good - I am very much in favor of him retiring too! nt TBF Aug 2024 #82

This corrupt judge will retire Quanto Magnus Aug 2024 #83

Oh please mysuzuki2 Aug 2024 #85

SCOTUS floating bullshit ... again. Now we know where the leaks are coming from. live love laugh Aug 2024 #87

Yes! There is a God! zanana1 Aug 2024 #89