TIL that the head of the US Supreme Court owns an island. People are protesting against his rulings. He is feeling isolated and angry. It's ruining his summer
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Mamdani.
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Here's a non-paywalled article covering the same story, for those who don't have NYT accounts: John Roberts Faces Protests at Maine Summer Home
He doesn't own the island but owns a house on it... But I do agree he should feel isolated for the absolute mockery of a court he helped shape.
If only there had been some way - any way - for him to have ruled in favor of human rights, and in ways that didn't favor religious zealots.
Alas, the bribes were just too big for him and the other Republican justices to resist.
Good. Corrupt officials, Billionaires, and all other enemies of the people should be treated like pariahs. Make their lives suck like they make our lives suck.
"shorter", the word you were looking for is "shorter".
These are mild consequences. I'm sure we can upgrade to moderate, or maybe even memorable consequences.
Here's a non-paywalled link.
Too bad some beautiful pictures are missing 😢
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Heck yeah!
But what about his kids. What are their names, addresses, and occupations