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Attilatheblond

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9. I dunno. Even 'Pucker Up And Kiss Trump's Ass' Chief Justice might balk at allowing THIS can of worms into the building

Reply to bluestarone (Reply #4)

Mon Jul 28, 2025, 02:08 PM

Jul 28

It's a lose/lose situation for Roberts, and he's a coward, so probably not going to take the bait.

I'm not a legal eagle, but an observer of cowards from way back. Roberts knows the ice under him is getting mighty thin.

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