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In remarks at a judicial conference, Roberts bemoaned what he characterized as the American public’s misconceptions about the Supreme Court.

Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday defended the Supreme Court from what he believes are misconceptions held by the American people that he and his colleagues are “political actors” who are making decisions based on policy, not law.

Roberts is a member of the court’s 6-3 conservative majority, which has moved federal law to the right on a number of weighty issues in recent years, such as abortion and gun rights.

The court has also in several cases weakened the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, including in a ruling last week that led to outrage and disappointment on the left.

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[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Well their work sure as fuck isn’t based on objectivity.

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 6 points 2 months ago

walks line a duck, quacks like a duck, looks like a duck... claims it's a zebra.

[–] a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I’m upset that I view Roberts as a dude who doesn’t have my balls on his chin.

[–] titanicx@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I promise you that he won't enjoy it.

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[–] technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The costumed fossils are complete detached from reality. Civil religion at its worst. Fucking gross.

[–] kurmudgeon@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Oh, go fuck yourself, Roberts, you right-wing cuck!

[–] Lydon_Feen@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

They're not political actors.

They're political sheep.

[–] TryingToBeGood@reddthat.com 5 points 2 months ago
[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

I am just calling it the SC Voting Rights Interpretation now, the Act Congress approved has been completely hollowed out. If they want to create laws they should have ran for Congress.

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

No, I don't think they're fucking actors. Obviously I'm upset because the jobs are real, you dumb stupid fuck. But I'd gladly take Martin Sheen over you, sure. Good idea.

[–] themaninblack@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

What does he think he’s doing by constantly complaining about this?

Justices consider their words carefully before speaking. What could possibly be the reason beyond letting off steam… repetitively and publicly?

Is it to tamp down public criticism of the court? If so, who cares? It won’t work, and they have lifetime appointments.

Is it out of guilt because the assertion is obviously factually untrue?

Maybe some of these guys just watch way too much Fox News and conservative media. They’ve been airing grievances just like these outlets. LOOKING AT YOU ALITO

[–] Bwaz@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Well, that's only because the Supreme Court is mostly political actors. Can't see why he's confused.

[–] postmateDumbass@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

John Wilks Booth was a political actor.

This Supreme Courrt is political and open to all bidders.

[–] BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

It's not political obviously. He is the ultimate harbinger of truth and were just not listening!

[–] 6stringringer@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 months ago

He incorrect.

[–] flop_leash_973@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

If it walks like a duck, and quakes like a duck, etc.

[–] bold_atlas@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The court has also in several cases weakened the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, including in a ruling last week that led to outrage and disappointment on the left.

Yep. Figures. Even the fucking Voting Rights Act is a fringe issue now.

I'm so fucking hungry.

[–] bold_atlas@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Rob, you're a pedophile actor. Please cease breathing now.

[–] Bwaz@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I dunno. Might be because most of them and were certainly chosen to be political actors

[–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

... Perhaps stop acting like them then

[–] davidagain@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Lady Justice and the Constitution were your personal plaything, Roberts, but you prostituted them for Trump and now that you've made them completely subservient to his crazy stupid nastiness, you've realised he doesn't need your permission for anything anymore and just expects your compliance. You're his toy now and you want the American people, who you fucked over for decades, to supply the respect for the constitution and the law that you squandered so fully?

[–] w3ird_sloth@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

The word is 'rightly'

[–] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Did it occur him that he could avoid this perception by not making so many political decisions?

[–] tacoplease@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

John Roberts, people are gonna piss on your grave, John Roberts. You're a stain.

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