[TravelerKai]

(06-28-2018 09:34 AM)Hypno Wrote:  

DOJ has the power to investigate a judge

They can make public their findings

For example Rhein quits was on medication that caused him to see and hear a hints other people didn’t see or hear. DOJ could investigate RBG health or connections to Russia and publish, which might result in legislation or impeachment. Not saying that she has done anything worthy of investigation or impeachment, just that the President has that power. The limits you state are accurate but Trump like FDR might act unconventionally

They have to have probable cause to investigate her to begin with, otherwise that is a violation of the 4th Amendment. No DOJ (especially today's) is going to bother looking at her, unless they get a referral of some sort. At that point of the matter, that is on congress to address not Trump. The president has no powers to affect any standing judge, period. Once they are sworn in, that is it. Done. Till death. Only congress can remove them, then the president appoint a new candidate. That's it.

Court packing is a throwback to a different time. It likely would not be tolerated in America today. Trump has enough problems, this would make stuff 100 times worse. This was one of the downsides of FDR and how they passed an amendment to limit presidential terms to 2, like George Washington recommended, because he went too far. My personal view, if Trump tried that, an amendment would likely get bipartisan support and be very swift. Just because an exploit hole is still present, does not mean it is wise to use it.

(06-28-2018 09:37 AM)Hypno Wrote:  

Travelerkai you should reset the history of FDRs relationship with the SCt. It’s a major exception to your view of history.

See above.