Milcom Miasma on Nostr: I'm thinking about Chief Justice Roberts and his lack of action or response to the ...
I'm thinking about Chief Justice Roberts and his lack of action or response to the recent scandals surrounding justices Alito and Thomas.
Usually, strong leaders use those type of events to show their strength of character and conviction. To call out what needs calling. To say "we don't do these things here."
By refusing to criticize their actions and poor judgment, he's abrogating a critical responsibility of his post.
A weak leader can kill a self-regulating branch of government.
#SCOTUS
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