• Asetru@feddit.org
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    5 days ago

    But… Why?

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    In a phone interview, Judge Wolf said he had resigned not only to speak more freely about his own views, but also those of colleagues who were still on the bench. “I hope to be a spokesperson for embattled judges who, consistent with the code of conduct, feel they cannot speak candidly to the American people,” he said.

    Like… No! Please be a spokesperson, yes, but, like, keep your post! You’ll be replaced with somebody who’s worse! It’s not a hard concept to grasp!

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      Judges are bound by ethical rules that sharply limit what they can say about politics (and other things) while serving on the bench. That’s why he’s doing this.

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      If he didn’t think he could handle this fight until he’s 82, he should have retired at 74 instead of 78.