Category Archives: The Rule of Law

It’s Still the Emoluments, Stupid

Posted on May 12, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

As I noted recently, some asshole with a blog has been arguing that Democrats should have impeached Trump on the basis of the Emoluments clause since his first term*. Well, if the crypto bribery scheme wasn’t bad enough, we now … Continue reading →

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A Judge Finally Understands That Election Interference Is a Two-Edged Sword

Posted on October 22, 2024 by mikethemadbiologist

US District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan is one of the few judges who understands that choosing to release or withhold evidence in a Trump trial (remember, he’s being prosecuted in multiple fora!) is inherently political (boldface mine): But in her … Continue reading →

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Biden Proposes Supreme Court Reform

Posted on July 29, 2024 by mikethemadbiologist

In a Washington Post op-ed* (gift link), President Biden proposed three reforms related to the Supreme Court’s recent abhorent** behavior: An amendment overturning the recent decision preventing presidents from prosecution, even if they break the law, provided said lawbreaking was … Continue reading →

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The Worst of the Alito Leaks

Posted on June 12, 2024 by mikethemadbiologist

They seem nice. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) Over the past week, Rolling Stone has been releasing portions of a conversation with Supreme Court Justice Alito and his wife, Martha_Ann. To me, this is the worst of the leaks–and it … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Fraud Case Was a Political Crime

Posted on June 5, 2024 by mikethemadbiologist

Something to remember regarding Trump’s fraud case: the felony was not bullshit accounting to pay off Stormy Daniels. That would have likely been a misdemeanor. What made this a felony–according to twelve ordinary citizens, not wine moms, neoliberal thinktankers, or … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Call for Trump’s Withdrawal from the Presidential Race

Posted on June 3, 2024 by mikethemadbiologist

Over the past year, we’ve had multiple pundits and editorial boards call for Biden to withdraw from the presidential race because of bad polling numbers and his age. Meanwhile, Trump, who himself is no spring chicken, was recently convicted of … Continue reading →

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Yesterday, Adjucated Rapist Donald Trump Graduated to Convicted Felon

Posted on May 31, 2024 by mikethemadbiologist

Some thoughts on yesterday’s conviction of felon Donald Trump: Don’t let anyone tell you “This is a sad moment for the country.” It’s fucking great, and it’s how it should have gone. Now do the fucking Snoopy Happy Dance. At … Continue reading →

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Some Very Hasty Thoughts (Questions Akshually) About the ICC Warrants

Posted on May 20, 2024 by mikethemadbiologist

If you haven’t heard the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, as well as Hamas leaders Yehya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Ismail Haniyeh for crimes against humanity and war crimes. A … Continue reading →

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Sen. Durbin Is Not Serious About Stopping the Fifth Circuit Federal Court

Posted on May 16, 2024 by mikethemadbiologist

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is the most right-wing federal court in the U.S.–and many of the worst decisions that ultimately are used by the Republican-dominated Supreme Court to enact conservative policies originate there. If Democrats … Continue reading →

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More Conservative Court Corruption

Posted on May 14, 2024 by mikethemadbiologist

It’s not just for Clarence Thomas anymore! Credit card companies have gone to court to block the Biden Administration’s attempt to cap credit card fees to $8, and, naturally, the credit card companies are suing in the Fifth Circuit court–the … Continue reading →

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