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8. Only one SC justice, Samuel Chase,

Thu Dec 10, 2015, 01:52 PM

Dec 2015

has ever been impeached for judicial performance. He was acquitted. That was in 1803.
Several justices have had motions for impeachment forwarded - all for misconduct - but none went to impeachment.

The Constitution is so vague on this issue as to be useless, and Congress is apparently terrified of suggesting that the judicial performance of any SC justice is grounds for removal.

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Yep. Harry Reid "went there" [View all] marmar Dec 2015 OP

I can't figure how Scalia hasn't been impeached or whatever you doc03 Dec 2015 #1

Maybe the Reason free speech controversy can help you finding such a sentiment. JonLeibowitz Dec 2015 #3

"Reason" magazine? catbyte Dec 2015 #48

Half of Congress agrees with him, that's why. MADem Dec 2015 #4

If there was a shred of decency left Docreed2003 Dec 2015 #51

Only one SC justice, Samuel Chase, enlightenment Dec 2015 #8

it starts in the house that's why saturnsring Dec 2015 #12

It would take the support of Republicans in Congress to impeach Scalia. Nitram Dec 2015 #13

Republican tribalism in action--or inaction meow2u3 Dec 2015 #38

You can bet your life on that. Nitram Dec 2015 #45

Good for him and KT2000 Dec 2015 #2

K&R! Sherman A1 Dec 2015 #5

You tell em Harry. riversedge Dec 2015 #6

Talking appears to be his only strong suit. nt awoke_in_2003 Dec 2015 #39

Harry Reid has been a superb leader. MADem Dec 2015 #52

Reid Voted Against Scalia fredamae Dec 2015 #7

When? In confirmation hearings? hughee99 Dec 2015 #9

Damned if I can find fredamae Dec 2015 #14

No problem. Here's a link to the story of the vote with the roll call. hughee99 Dec 2015 #15

I searched for Scalia fredamae Dec 2015 #18

Well Thomas is all the way up Scalia's ass cui bono Dec 2015 #35

I hope that Thomas doesn't use lube (on his head). BeanMusical Dec 2015 #42

Ha! Good point! Thx :) n/t fredamae Dec 2015 #46

You heart is in the right place and it wasn't done to mislead. Not worthy of even a wet noodle ... marble falls Dec 2015 #44

Thank you-You are very kind... fredamae Dec 2015 #49

I'm moving from Texas to Springfield in the next year. Gonna love me some Oregon weather. marble falls Dec 2015 #50

Pack lots of Rain gear fredamae Dec 2015 #54

And my ultralite fishing rod - there's tons of pond fishing. I already have a favorite ... marble falls Dec 2015 #56

Then you are coming to the right place fredamae Dec 2015 #57

In the next year without any doubt! marble falls Dec 2015 #58

I might have mentioned fredamae Dec 2015 #59

Just so you know a bit fredamae Dec 2015 #60

Hear, Hear, Harry! Say it loud, say it clear... Surya Gayatri Dec 2015 #10

This post should have thousands of recs... N_E_1 for Tennis Dec 2015 #11

Gods bless Harry Reid. Just think about those lifetime appointments when you vote. nt Hekate Dec 2015 #16

the spoken truth at last patsimp Dec 2015 #17

Subject to impeachment, Senator, subject to impeachment. merrily Dec 2015 #19

I am praying that one day, Scalia gets confused, and... bvar22 Dec 2015 #20

That white one... 3catwoman3 Dec 2015 #24

Speaking of a white rob and a hood, I would bet heavily on Mitch McConnell. TryLogic Dec 2015 #43

Wondering if Scalia has a matching hood with eye cutouts. Dont call me Shirley Dec 2015 #21

another one, two punch from Harry Reid spanone Dec 2015 #22

The former boxer can... 3catwoman3 Dec 2015 #23

Kick. GoneFishin Dec 2015 #25

Trump has been good for the presidential race Angry Dragon Dec 2015 #26

In some ways, yes Cyrano Dec 2015 #28

Impeachment, dpatbrown Dec 2015 #27

FKN A nt Union Label Dec 2015 #29

Kick Go Vols Dec 2015 #30

I've said this before, but it bears repeating ... staggerleem Dec 2015 #31

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Dec 2015 #32

Scalia's not getting any younger IronLionZion Dec 2015 #33

Scalia does n't know his argle from his bargle ashling Dec 2015 #34

As much as I loathe the man, wildeyed Dec 2015 #40

CORRECT Skittles Dec 2015 #36

Good for you Harry passiveporcupine Dec 2015 #37

All up in there Blue Owl Dec 2015 #41

I'm sure Trump has a robe...it's just white and comes with a hood Demonaut Dec 2015 #47

Scalia has been senile for some time now Gothmog Dec 2015 #53

Maybe - but he has been a despicable misogynistic racist scumbag malaise Dec 2015 #55