• WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    The courts need to start deputizing large numbers of bailiffs to enforce their orders. Forget relying on funding from Congress for it; I’m sure they’ll have plenty of volunteers. Musk and his goons refuse to comply with court orders? Haul them into court at the point of a bayonet. I’m sure you’ll have no shortage of patriotic Americans also willing to donate weapons to arm these new bailiffs.

    The courts need to seriously build out their capacity to enforce orders independent of the executive branch. They need muscle.

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      2 months ago

      Today, the primary responsibilities of U.S. Marshals include protecting federal judges and witnesses, transporting federal prisoners, apprehending federal fugitives, and managing assets seized from criminal enterprises.

      Oh, sweet.

      The President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoints U.S. Marshals for a 4-year term.

      Oh. Oh no.

      https://www.gao.gov/assets/a91787.html#:~:text=The President%2C with the advice,for a 4-year term.

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      2 months ago

      Whoa now, that’s a bit reactionary.

      The reason for the shit show is that it’s all based on good faith. And if a power hungry dictator tries to control the executive…well, the legislative is supposed to keep him in check.

      It’s also based on the presumption that the people wouldn’t willingly elect, let alone re-elect, a blatantly corrupt president and Congress that enables them…or at least have few enough bad ones to be able to break party lines and put a stop to it.

      Ideally, enough Republicans on Congress would have enough of a spine to actually put country before party and stop this shit. Start impeaching judges and presidents. Don’t let anything else get done.

      Nope. They all sold out on their party. Fucking despicable. Not even worth spitting on.

      I can’t wait till someone spills the beans on whatever kompromat or bribes or imperius curse has got such a tight grip on the party.