Category Archives: SCOTUS

One More Time: Why Voting Matters

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Back in early 2016 Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died. When a Supreme Court Justice dies, the constitution says that the president shall appoint a replacement ‘with the advice and consent of the Senate.’ For most of us we would … Continue reading →

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Chuckles Grassley: Major Party Animal

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Dave Bradley

5 minutes: So here goes Don Quixote Grassley tilting his lance at a wind mill and hoping he hits Joe Biden. Grassley has been on his quest now for what seems like a decade, but actually started just as soon … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Happy Fourth of July, Y’all Edition

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Most of us have never heard the story of Benedict Arnold. So here is a quick (4 minute) video of his story: With Donald Trump’s duplicity, I find myself thinking not of the brave patriots that usually occupy our minds … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS Opts To Return To Bad Old Days

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Thursday was another opinion day for the Supreme Court. Many of us were hopeful following the rejection of the crazy “Independent Legislature” theory was finally and forcefully rejected that maybe, just maybe SCOTUS would surprise us once again and possibly … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS Surprise Decision Against Gerrymandering

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Dave Bradley

4 minutes:   Sorry we didn’t remind those among us who are Supreme Court watchers last week that it is June and time for the SCOTUS to wrap up its term with their usual end of term pronouncements that may … Continue reading →

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Surprise: SCOTUS Sides With California In Pork Suit

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Dave Bradley

(3 minutes) Video from when the case was taken up by SCOTUS: Thursday brought a surprise from the US Supreme Court in the case of Pork Producers v. California – actual case name National Pork Producers v. Ross.  With a … Continue reading →

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No One Is Above The Law?

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Dave Bradley

(6 minutes) As we all know one of the basic tenets or perhaps one of the basic myths that undergird the United States claim of democracy and equality has been the idea that no one is above the law. No … Continue reading →

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Chuck Cites Religious Liberty To Take Away Rights

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Well, you voted for him, Iowa. One of America’s most out of touch citizens just voted as one of America’s ruling elites to stop Congress from enshrining the right for a certain group of Americans to marry who they wish. … Continue reading →

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The First Monday In October Is Nigh

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Dave Bradley

As many of you know the First Monday of October is the traditional start of the Supreme Court term that will run until June of next year. This year may be one of the most momentous SCOTUS sessions ever. To … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Of July: SCOTUS Says Make It Burn

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Dave Bradley

As we come upon the nation’s birthday The Supreme Court gave the country a huge birthday present – the ability of polluters (read corporations) to pollute to their heart’s content with little to stop them. Take a deep breath – … Continue reading →

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