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ancianita

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25. What Ballou says makes no sense to this layman. What possible form could a "legal system backlash" take, anyway.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Aug 3, 2025, 03:32 PM

Aug 3

As it stands, the reason Bove acted like Trump's client is because over time, Trump has learned that the courts have no enforcement mechanisms against him, including the US Supreme Court.
That federal courts can't enforce contempt rulings means that they can't even bother to rule contempt from the bench because they know the courts will be publicly revealed as toothless under current rule of law structure.
Trump has learned that US courts' inability to enforce rulings stands as the achilles heel of our entire federal judicial system.
Add to that the fact that federal judges' lives and their families lives are now threatened, and "here come da judge" like Bove to run what amount to kangaroo courts.

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'Come to regret': Federal prosecutor warns GOP Bove has already triggered revolt in courts [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 3 OP

Less than a week to start provoking a backlash. calimary Aug 3 #1

Nothing will be done Dr. Shepper Aug 3 #2

Looks like a few people agree with you NJCher Aug 3 #3

Despite all the negatives on this guy, he gets a lifetime appointment. Katinfl Aug 3 #4

Isn't impeachment... GiqueCee Aug 3 #5

I forgot about impeachment for Bove. Yes, that would be an option. Katinfl Aug 3 #6

It's a fantasy, considering you need 67 votes in the Senate Polybius Aug 3 #21

The only way that would happen is if the Dems are in the majority. Katinfl Aug 3 #24

If the Dems are in the majority... GiqueCee Aug 3 #26

That takes a majority in the House COL Mustard Aug 3 #7

That's why I said, "For now." GiqueCee Aug 3 #8

Stay optimistic, my friend. COL Mustard Aug 3 #15

Not gonna happen Polybius Aug 3 #20

Trump has shit on the plate of so many people Dan Aug 3 #17

I appreciate your optimism and I truly hope you are correct. Katinfl Aug 3 #23

He wasn't put in office by "decent people in America" maxsolomon Aug 4 #35

You mentioned death? I am sure folks will dance in the streets if that happens. Trueblue1968 Aug 3 #22

An honest question PJMcK Aug 3 #9

The 3rd Circuit has 14 "active" (non-senior) judges BumRushDaShow Aug 3 #11

He's 1 of 14 TommyT139 Aug 3 #29

Believe it or not BumRushDaShow Aug 3 #31

We are not giving up. thought crime Aug 3 #16

No one said give up Miguelito Loveless Aug 4 #36

re: "Nothing will be done" -- Something IS being done, that's the point of the article. thesquanderer Aug 3 #14

it seems like there's a universal law NJCher Aug 3 #19

That's wishful thinking I'm afraid. FBaggins Aug 3 #32

Negate Trump. All else is secondary. Then move on. tirebiter Aug 3 #10

Where is that one poster who says "they cant do that"? Hornedfrog2000 Aug 3 #12

Say F-you to his judicial orders? 2na fisherman Aug 3 #13

The Trump kakistocracy continues to grow Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 3 #18

What Ballou says makes no sense to this layman. What possible form could a "legal system backlash" take, anyway. ancianita Aug 3 #25

I have always posted BumRushDaShow Aug 3 #27

And as Americans we have always believed that. ancianita Aug 3 #28

Shouldnt he be removed from the legal profession Progressive dog Aug 3 #30

As some have noted, impeachment isn't very likely, at least not in the foreseeable future. ShazzieB Aug 3 #33

Am thinking that so much shit is breaking that somethings gotta give... All is not lost. Battle on tazcat Aug 3 #34