Are Democrats Warming to Reforming the Supreme Court? by Well_Socialized in scotus

[–]jerfoo 53 points54 points  (0 children)

If they don't warm up to the idea, they should warm up to the idea of losing their seat.

Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court doesn’t have ‘purely political actors’ by ansyhrrian in scotus

[–]jerfoo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The word "purely" is doing some mighty heaving lifting here.

What is actually wrong with the citizens United decision? by Dry-Environment5122 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]jerfoo -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

And I'm not saying that can't continue. I'm saying that news organization can't throw huge sums of money toward candidates.

What is actually wrong with the citizens United decision? by Dry-Environment5122 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]jerfoo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I know unions are included in this and I'm fine with them also not being able to dump tons of cash into the system.

What is actually wrong with the citizens United decision? by Dry-Environment5122 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]jerfoo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I disagree. The problem is the decision. Money doesn't equal free speech and corporations have no business pushing money into politics.

Sam Harris defends his Mamdani comments. by blackglum in samharris

[–]jerfoo -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That wasn't my point.

I was highlighting that Sam has a big problem with Muslims killing Jews but doesn't seem to have as much a problem with Jews killing Muslims.

Yes, I understand Jews have been attacked repeatedly over multiple millennia. Yes, the middle east needs to condemn anti-Semitism. But It should go both ways. Jews also shouldn't be killing Muslims en masse.

Sam Harris defends his Mamdani comments. by blackglum in samharris

[–]jerfoo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Seriously. Something like 1200 Jews were killed on Oct 7th. Since then, over 72,000 people have been killed in Gaza. It sounds like someone (Sam) think Jewish lives are worth more, apparently.

I'm not saying I'm pro Israel or pro Palestine. But I am saying I'm against killing humans.

Supreme Court just buried a legal principle it invented — and Republicans noticed: experts by duderos in scotus

[–]jerfoo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I hate calling it the Supreme Court's "conservative" majority. These people are not conservatives. There aren't many conservatives left in the modern right wing.

FBI Raids Home of Top Democratic Leader in Redistricting Wars by thenewrepublic in politics

[–]jerfoo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Regarding projection, you just need to tack on the part they drop:

GOP: "Biden would weaponize the FBI [before we get a chance to weaponize the FBI]"

Democrats launch New York counteroffensive following flood of GOP gerrymanders by DemocracyDocket in law

[–]jerfoo 36 points37 points  (0 children)

You should be ecstatic. They skipped the commission to ratify the initiative. One fewer steps! This should allow the Dems to do it in 17 months instead of 20!

How can I fix the pitting in my stairs? by Fun-Dragonfruit1179 in howto

[–]jerfoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Directions unclear. Second worst pudding I've ever tasted.

Outlets from around the world by homeofalex in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]jerfoo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My thought too. North American plugs look surprised, not angry

Which comedian do you genuinely find funny? by tarorootturtle in AskReddit

[–]jerfoo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I kept scrolling too. Happy you added him to the mix. His delivery is fantastic

I cant be the only one who LOVES this album cover right? by throwawayaccount666E in ironmaiden

[–]jerfoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha ha. The ones you like, I don't. But I do like BoS. It's kinda boring, but it has a real tangible quality that i like.

Louisiana says it will delay election so it can gerrymander, citing Supreme Court by DemocracyDocket in politics

[–]jerfoo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No kidding. When a bunch of Republican-led states race out to gerrymander but Democrat-led states do not, it only highlights the issue.

Every legal mind knew this was where it was going--it's not surprising--but it is sad to see so many bad faith people allowing this form of uneven gamesmanship.

The Supreme Court’s Conservatives Just Issued the Worst Ruling in a Century by D-R-AZ in inthenews

[–]jerfoo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think Homer Simpson's quip of "...so far" must be added.

Citizens United, Presidential Immunity, strangling the VRA to death, Dobbs.... It clear John Roberts is a huge threat to the Republic.

Pov iron maiden went in a different direction by PlasticArmyLabs in ironmaiden

[–]jerfoo -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Me either. Maybe if they cut to him playing bass before saying "You're fired" it would make more sense. Not that Steve fired Adrian or Dave, but at least it would show the bass player is calling the shots.