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ForgedCrank

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Reply to tavernier (Original post)

Tue Sep 9, 2025, 11:45 AM

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This is bad practice. We don't govern via a court using unelected career lawyers. We govern with solid policy that is attractive to enough people to get them passed into law. Yes, it is the that hard way, but that's the proper way.

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Newsom must run on enlarging the SCOTUS [View all] tavernier Tuesday OP

There are thirteen appellate courts, so there should be 13 supreme court justices. Add four more once OLDMDDEM Tuesday #1

I posted similar last year InstantGratification Tuesday #17

We need to win and win big. OLDMDDEM Tuesday #18

Newsom? It should be part of the DNC platform for all candidates Fiendish Thingy Tuesday #2

I think Biden should have tavernier Tuesday #8

Unfortunately, Biden didn't have the votes in the senate even if he wanted to expand the court Fiendish Thingy Tuesday #11

What's to run on? hardluck Tuesday #3

No. ForgedCrank Tuesday #4

I wouldn't run on that Johnny2X2X Tuesday #5

Expand the court, or live under Republican rule forever. dalton99a Tuesday #6

I like the Mexican Supreme Court. essaynnc Tuesday #7

Sadly, ours don't have a limited terms. tavernier Tuesday #9

In addition Haru Tuesday #15

The Republicans will say "what a great idea" and pass it immediately Shrek Tuesday #10

And can do it with the slogan ' we have to expand Supreme Court in order to save it ' (from itself) Fullduplexxx Tuesday #12

He should run on INVESTIGATING members for bribery Mr.WeRP Tuesday #13

Maybe Newsom should run on popular issues instead. comradebillyboy Tuesday #14

"Packing markodochartaigh Tuesday #16

Has he changed his mind since 2022? TheProle Tuesday #19