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jimmy the one

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2. Resign, as Ginsburg should have done

Reply to Takket (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 12:10 PM

Yesterday

Both Thomas and probably Alito will resign during trumpass's term; likely 2027 to avoid the 2028 election year debacle of 2024 where repubs denied Merrick garland.
I will foreever remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg not for what she did, but for what she did not do - resign under Obama when she had 8 years to do so, seems she wanted to set some dazzling longevity record for women justices. Thanks for nothing Ruth.

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What will Alito and Thomas do this year? [View all] Takket Yesterday OP

IDK. They have pretty big egos, & lose clout if they leave the Court. CrispyQ Yesterday #1

Guessing they'll do it if the bribe is big enough Attilatheblond Yesterday #6

Resign, as Ginsburg should have done jimmy the one Yesterday #2

Continue to generally make poor rulings in the short term EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #3

I think the prospect of that JBTaurus83 Yesterday #4

I think Alito will resign so Stargleamer Yesterday #5

Dems taking the Senate is unlikely, IMHO. maxsolomon Yesterday #7

If Dems retake the senate in November Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #8