Michael Kohler: I was gonna write that Taney stupidly thought his nonsense would prevent a war and settle the slavery question in favor of slavery, but it's possible that Roberts is stupid enough to think this decision saves the Republic from extremism. But I think he knows what he's doing and has clinched it.

john roberts currently neck and neck with roger taney for worst chief justice in american history

Pretty sure he's won

roberts hasn’t sparked a civil war yet

I was gonna write that Taney stupidly thought his nonsense would prevent a war and settle the slavery question in favor of slavery, but it's possible that Roberts is stupid enough to think this decision saves the Republic from extremism. But I think he knows what he's doing and has clinched it.

If Trump wins, I think he might beat Thomas and Alito to declaring retirement. Because he knows what he did, and would like to never be heard from or seen again.

Post