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12. Simple.

Sun Jul 13, 2025, 07:04 AM

Jul 13

The constitution gives the Supreme Court the right to resolve cases under their purview whoever they choose. It doesn't talk about precedent, logic, reason, facts, fairness, how to or even whether to interpret the constitution. Courts have long relied on such things to bolster their image of legitimacy, but in a Machiavellian sense, the constitution gives them to resolve cases however they want, and it requires no explanation.

Moreover, the constitution gives congress the power to impeach and remove presidents and justices, but if it becomes known that congress will refuse to use those checks and balance powers, it enables a president and justices to do whatever the f they want.

In this case all they need to do is say it's not "unreasonable" and boom, no 4th amendment problem for evil government officials.

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How the fuck is this ambiguous? [View all] Pototan Jul 13 OP

The US Constitution is a quaint, old fashioned relic from a bygone era. Irish_Dem Jul 13 #1

I can't seem to find anything Pototan Jul 13 #2

When you are running a police state the 4th amendment has to be trashed. Irish_Dem Jul 13 #3

Oh, I agree. Pototan Jul 13 #4

The two are not compatible DFW Jul 13 #6

Our Founding Fathers assumed the checks and balances would function appropriately. Irish_Dem Jul 13 #7

Probably not, agreed. DFW Jul 13 #9

Yes the US Constitution held for almost 250 years. Irish_Dem Jul 13 #10

236 years. It went into effect March 4, 1789, superseding the Articles of Confederation. Celerity Jul 13 #25

Even better... SickOfTheOnePct Jul 13 #29

I disagree malaise Jul 13 #14

This Court and this Administration are fast becoming equal opportunity bullies DFW Jul 13 #20

Yep but that's what happens malaise Jul 13 #21

At our own peril, I'd say DFW Jul 13 #23

Yes indeed malaise Jul 13 #24

This JustAnotherGen Jul 13 #26

"reasonable suspicion" is the UK equivalent of probable cause. speak easy Jul 13 #5

I can't see how anyone can miss it FBaggins Jul 13 #13

That's the correct answer. writerJT Jul 13 #19

But... GiqueCee Jul 13 #17

What we need to remember is that Ice was Baitball Blogger Jul 13 #8

This is a good point fujiyamasan Jul 13 #11

Simple. unblock Jul 13 #12

"Badges?" GiqueCee Jul 13 #15

I guess ambiguity could be what exactly qualifies as "unreasonable." thesquanderer Jul 13 #16

Seems pretty ambiguous to me. sl8 Jul 13 #18

Well...you see, it's like this maxrandb Jul 13 #22

"snake swallowing a shriveled penis" Celerity Jul 13 #28

When "Insurrection" doesn't mean "Insurrection" for everybody... Kid Berwyn Jul 13 #27

THANK YOU. snot Jul 13 #30

That only applies to white, wealthy landowners, dontcha know? Wounded Bear Jul 13 #31

K and fucking R Blue Owl Jul 13 #32