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ShazzieB

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68. I agree with this analysis.

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:33 PM

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The idea that he can intimidate the justices is just silly, imo. Sure, he would like to bs able to dothat, and he might THINK he can, but they all know they have lifetime appointments and there's nothing he can really do to them. This part, however, makes a lot of sense to me:

The other theory is that Trump recognizes the fact that the Supreme Court won’t let him rewrite constitutional law through an executive order, so he went to oral arguments as a political tactic intended to deliver an anti-immigrant message — which the White House sees as more politically salient than other issues that are dominating the public conversation, such as the war with Iran and high gas prices.

“The big thing for Trump is to be seen putting up a fight,” Politico noted. “This policy — always a Hail Mary from a legal perspective — is as much about signaling to the president’s base as it is a serious attempt to change the law.”

I agree that Schlump is not going to get the decision he wants from the Supremes. Whether this helps him with his base is another matter. But either way, a president cannot strike down a constitutional amendment with an executive order. The can of worms that would open is one I doubt even the Gruesome Twosome (Thomas and Alito) would want to open.

I wouldn't be surprised if the ruling is 9-0 against him.

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Agreed. But wearing a shit full diaper is. Ray Bruns Wednesday #24

Yup, based on his history, courtrooms seem to make all kinds of things escape from his ass. Marie Marie Wednesday #61

True, but rump don't scare me...he's just a demented loudmouthed fool...he can't fire the Supremes (or Gladys Knight)... wcmagumba Wednesday #2

I wouldn't doubt for a second that he has information on the conservative Supremes. Baitball Blogger Wednesday #14

I'd say no "probably' about it. calimary Wednesday #29

Almost irrelevant as our system makes impeachment nearly impossible. IbogaProject Wednesday #59

Yes, it's glaringly obvious that's what he's doing. GoCubsGo Wednesday #3

Right. He imagines it will work at the court, but seems likelier to backfire. Easterncedar Wednesday #4

Still one of my all-time "if only" moments. TheRickles Wednesday #10

No. Had she done that, the spin would have been, "Look. She can't handle niyad Wednesday #30

You're right MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #35

I'm with you MurrayDelph Wednesday #31

Just a stern "Return to your podium, Donald!" would have sufficed. CTyankee Wednesday #65

Indeed! It was one of those....... MyOwnPeace Wednesday #73

What if she had paused to ask for air freshener? wnylib Wednesday #74

That was the responsiblity of the voters. 33taw Wednesday #37

Agree orangecrush Wednesday #45

When Trump dissed Jeb Bush's wife, if Bush had spun around, went over and got all up in Trump's grill, and flashman13 Wednesday #47

I would have hoped she would turn around and say, colorado_ufo Wednesday #62

The best would have been for her popsdenver Wednesday #76

Lets hope a few will turn on him. mucifer Wednesday #5

It's more likely they'll cave. SergeStorms Wednesday #13

Hard to intimidate someone with a lifetime appointment. onenote Wednesday #66

If John Roberts had a conscience, he would be mortified. He doesn't. Chasstev365 Wednesday #6

Toxic hovering is what Trump did to Clinton on the stage during the debate CousinIT Wednesday #7

That's immediately what came to my mind, too. evolves Wednesday #72

He'll probably crap himself during the proceedings like he did at his own trial... johnnyplankton Wednesday #8

Depends (pun not intended) on if the stink from a random fart or loaded diaper reaches the bench. 3Hotdogs Wednesday #17

;-{) Side-Eye Goonch Wednesday #9

Like a scene out of The Godfather movie. Irish_Dem Wednesday #11

Tony Soprano got a lot of mileage out of this one FakeNoose Wednesday #25

LOL, he Vincenzo Pentangeli-ed the Supreme Court Prairie Gates Wednesday #52

Yep this is the scene. Irish_Dem Wednesday #56

He tried a variation of it during a debate with Hillary Ilsa Wednesday #12

Epstein chicago guy Wednesday #15

People have tried that with me: PCIntern Wednesday #16

Same orangecrush Wednesday #44

Yes! Straw Man Wednesday #60

I usually leave the mother fucker part off though. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #81

Unfortunately, camera not allowed in the court. But imagine a 6:00 news video of him falling asleep 3Hotdogs Wednesday #18

He was originally going to join the Jan. 6 insurrectionists at the Capitol. eShirl Wednesday #19

He absolutely can and does dominate SCOTUS. ananda Wednesday #22

You've come close to touching on my first feeling slightlv Wednesday #53

Yes! This is what he did with the debate evemac Wednesday #20

I agree. He's going to sit there and cast the "evil eye" on his six fascist puppets. MLWR Wednesday #21

No he's not. He will be asleep in ten minutes. Ray Bruns Wednesday #26

" He will be asleep in ten minutes. " AverageOldGuy Wednesday #34

Exactly Farmer-Rick Wednesday #36

This was my first thought. TNNurse Wednesday #23

Obviously he wants to intimidate them. Ocelot II Wednesday #27

Some of the Supremes might cave Seinan Sensei Wednesday #75

One thing's for sure he's gonna stink up the chamber Blue Owl Wednesday #28

He wants to see what he paid for - the judges "earning" their positions due to his "largess". Wonder Why Wednesday #32

9:40 AM EDST Trump enroute to SCOTUS AverageOldGuy Wednesday #33

Or will he make a big stink when he is too late? CapnSteve Wednesday #38

I doubt they will remove him, but they won't hold the hearing for him. I think he is intentionally cutting it close by 33taw Wednesday #40

This is unprecedented MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #39

It's a mobster move. Wonder how Uncle Thomas will react if he wants to allegorical oracle Wednesday #41

TV Series The Wire bmichaelh Wednesday #42

It's exactly what he did to Hillary orangecrush Wednesday #43

OMG did I HATE him for that! calimary Yesterday #79

It was optics orangecrush Yesterday #82

He's there to issue an executive odor, right on the spot. usonian Wednesday #46

His presence is an April Fools Day joke. milestogo Wednesday #48

This should be one of those 15 minute decisions. bluestarone Wednesday #49

I'll never understand Scubamatt Wednesday #50

Some of 'em are still stuck trying to figure it out. calimary Yesterday #80

Zzzzzzzzzzz . . . . no_hypocrisy Wednesday #51

MaddowBlog-Trump's attendance at the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship arguments won't help his case LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #54

"...Piggy told reporters on Tuesday MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #64

I agree with this analysis. ShazzieB Wednesday #68

Kiddie pool Maj. Dude Wednesday #55

He is use to be in a court room Smackdown2019 Wednesday #57

KKK tactics. Mblaze Wednesday #58

I agree. I think it will either backfire on him or it won't make a difference. LeftInTX Wednesday #63

I doubt they are intimidated in the slightest by the sleepy Orange Presence. Martin68 Wednesday #67

Yeah, of course, but it's not going to work. themaguffin Wednesday #69

He's not intimidating anymore. marble falls Wednesday #70

He's been doing it his whole life. On display with HRC debates. He's a fucking criminal mob boss. Period. Evolve Dammit Wednesday #71

One of his favorite moves, as we've seen in the past. (EDIT: As others have already mentioned!) Grokenstein Wednesday #77

He left suddenly because his ass felt too wet... Jack Valentino Wednesday #78