Bruce and I went to a toney New England prep school together. He went on to a wildly successful career in international finance; some know of my tempestuous broadcasting career.
He copied me on this note.
BW
Kids;
Last night, Biden gave a short, five-minute TV address. There was no audience, and I doubt that many people saw it.
It was remarkable; it left me literally breathless. WHAT is he doing!!
Biden went on a rant against the Supreme Court and against its final and historic decision of the year. The decision describes the Constitutional power of Presidents. He said the court was rigged, that the decision was unfair and benefits Trump. (Ironically the decision likely will benefit Biden a lot)
The rant wasn’t surprising on its own. But Biden declared war on the Supreme Court (That’s a typical Liberal move: lose the game and demand a “do-over.”) He has declared war on the Rule of Law.**
By attacking the Court, he confirmed everything that was written in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend about him and his political career.
The WSJ’s Gerald Baker is a serious, objective, and trustworthy older columnist. His article is attached. You ought to read it as it provides a great historical perspective about Biden, the man, and his career. Biden’s rant seems like an exclamation point or underlining of what Baker lays out about a callous, self-serving, mediocre politician who flows with the wishes of his benefactors.
As Baker describes him: a “Yes man” showing contempt for Democracy and the voters.
** for those of you who have a hole in your education, please understand what the Supreme Court is:…
“The Supreme Court plays a very important role in our Constitutional system of government. First, as the highest court in the land, it is the court of last resort for those looking for justice. Second, due to its power of judicial review, it plays an essential role in ensuring that each branch of government recognizes the limits of its own power. Third, it protects civil rights and liberties by striking down laws that violate the Constitution. Finally, it sets appropriate limits on democratic government by ensuring that popular majorities cannot pass laws that harm and/or take undue advantage of unpopular minorities. In essence, it serves to ensure that the changing views of a majority do not undermine the fundamental values common to all Americans, i.e., freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and due process of law.”
BG
Regardless of age or education, it would be a good thing if more Dads sent similar notes to their kids. Maybe they are.
BW
Even as a check on power the Supreme Court is lacking due to how they are appointed, they are less judicious and more political as a result. I shouldn't know beforehand and without even looking for precedent what the individual judges will decide, but somehow I magically know how they will rule 90% of the time and so does everyone else.
These are essentially political appointees who side with their party and the powers that be as a general rule, so when even their pro-State bias isn't enough for our current dictator and thief, you know it's bad.
How many really "Good" supreme court justices have we had in the last fifty years? One for sure and he died with a pillow over his head.
Biden's scapegoats the Supreme Court in the same way he does Corporations and for the same reason. His voters are dumb enough to buy it and they like blaming everyone but their own dear leader, so it works. Meanwhile the corporations who profit from government corruption will continue to toss money at him anyway and half the judges (or a little less than that right now) will rule in his favor regardless of the merits of the case.
I have to say I'm fairly happy with the Chevron case, but their other decisions have been really hit and miss, even with Trump's picks in there. Sadly I think the courts are almost as corrupt as everything else in Washington or course that's not why Biden has a problem with them.
Brian, I also watched China Joe’s rant against the SCOTUS. In my 81 years there have been very few persons that I truly desise. Biden is at the top of the list. I just hope that I live long enough to read his obituary.