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birdographer

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15. Ok, thanks...

Mon Jul 29, 2024, 10:44 AM

Jul 2024

I am completely in agreement with this plan, I like every part of it. I'm not contesting it in any way. I am just curious, and typing out loud here.

So...if statistically the life expectancy of a man is somewhere around 73-74 years, but let's call it 75, and an appointee is put in place for 18 years, then statistically speaking, it would be best if the person be appointed at about age 57. A 65-year old man would most likely not survive the 18 year term? (Maybe that doesn't matter? Just call it a life term for them?) Do the 18 years start now for the current judges (many of whom will not make it that long)? If so, and judges are replaced as they keel over, then at the end of the first 18 years, there would be 18 judges, doubling the current number? Replacements would need to be on deck so that there would not be long periods with an even number.

I'm sure this has all been worked out by experts. I'm just curious about how this would work.

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President Biden calls for three bold reforms to restore trust and accountability to the Supreme Court [View all] bigtree Jul 2024 OP

Good start! Dems also have to deal with the corrupt coup creeps... polichick Jul 2024 #1

The immediate alternative is packing the court with 3 justices Dennis Donovan Jul 2024 #2

EXPANDING the court is what you meant. Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #40

K&R betsuni Jul 2024 #3

Explain to me like I'm six.. birdographer Jul 2024 #4

The terms would be staggered, starting 2 years apart. CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #10

Ok, thanks... birdographer Jul 2024 #15

What if we have another death on the court close to a presidential election? Delmette2.0 Jul 2024 #18

That would be the most exceptionally hard to pass of the three Polybius Jul 2024 #38

Finally, yes, yes, and yes! Dan Jul 2024 #5

Idea: Judges appointed by non-majorify voted president expire after 4 years Dorn Jul 2024 #6

Good job, President Biden. NH Ethylene Jul 2024 #7

I would amend #3 just a tad. Grins Jul 2024 #8

And disclosing gifts is still influencing a decision Tree Lady Jul 2024 #12

Yes, there should be an enforcement mechanism in place liberalla Jul 2024 #16

Pretty basic and likely to get bipartisan agreement. ancianita Jul 2024 #9

How does this get rid of the existing human stain on the SCOTUS today Layzeebeaver Jul 2024 #11

These are nice, but there's a problem ScratchCat Jul 2024 #13

One would think these proposals are common sense. Music Man Jul 2024 #14

As long as these reforms can be initiated without an Article V convention, I'm down. LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #17

Whether it passes or not, the SCOTUS knows they are on the chopping block. flying_wahini Jul 2024 #19

No Zeitghost Jul 2024 #27

I keep reflecting DENVERPOPS Jul 2024 #20

Its a start... sdfernando Jul 2024 #21

I would like to suggest a simple change: 9 or 10-year, RENEWABLE terms. eppur_se_muova Jul 2024 #22

It's odd that he expressly calls for a Constitutional amendment on the immunity issue, rsdsharp Jul 2024 #23

I think there are a couple of reasons jgmiller Jul 2024 #24

My point is that he's calling for Congressional approval for something rsdsharp Jul 2024 #25

Actually Article III does not specify they serve for life jgmiller Jul 2024 #29

You don't have to be an originalist. The only way they can be removed is by impeachment -- rsdsharp Jul 2024 #32

Doesn't matter, because it be challenged and go before the Supreme Court Polybius Jul 2024 #39

All of the reforms Zeitghost Jul 2024 #28

It's nice that he's taking the high road... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #26

1 and 3 are possible but good luck changing the RubyRose Jul 2024 #30

#1 expressly requires a constitutional amendment. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #37

Go Joe, make them kacekwl Jul 2024 #31

So glad that he put these reforms out there. Desert grandma Jul 2024 #33

God Bless Joe Biden Baron2024 Jul 2024 #34

I want to see the GOP vote AGAINST an ethics rule oldsoftie Jul 2024 #35

I agree - with a bit of surprise. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #36

No gifts. world wide wally Jul 2024 #41