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amanamongbotss t1_isco1fn wrote

Reply to comment by NemosGhost in TIL: During the US Civil War, a father issued a writ of habeus corpus to get his underaged Son out of the US Army, when the writ was delivered to the camp, the provost had both the lawyer who had delivered the writ, and the Judge who had issued the writ arrested and imprisoned. by hoosyourdaddyo

One of the rare examples of the benevolent dictator. /s

He wasn’t a tyrant- he was elected democratically, and while “ignoring the Supreme Court” seems bad, considering our current SCROTUS, I think there are obviously times where ignoring them is probably better for the country. More often than not, even, as they’re usually behind the times (dred Scott?).

Out of curiosity was it the same Supreme Court that issued the dred Scott ruling? Cause yea- I’d have them arrested too.

Edit: yes, this was the Supreme Court Chief Justice that wrote that people of African descent weren’t citizens of the US and therefore claim none of the rights and privileges of Americans.

Taney, the Chief Justice, was a racist POS that stood in the way of progress. I understand that it is philosophically dangerous to argue a president should arrest or ignore another branch of government, for obvious reasons, but- I’m making an exception here with the benefit of hindsight. Fuck that SCOTUS.

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ChipsAloy80 t1_iscq4f8 wrote

Ex parte Merryman was not a Supreme Court case and the only source for Taney Arrest Warrant is a discredited Ward Layman post war account.

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NemosGhost t1_iscvqi8 wrote

> discredited

It was never discredited. Lincoln lovers just don't like facts.

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amanamongbotss t1_isd94u7 wrote

Lol “Lincoln lovers?” He is considered the best US President. Most of America loves him. He preserved the union.

You must be a salty southerner

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Dawnawaken92 t1_isf15y0 wrote

Dude seriously. Shut up.

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NemosGhost t1_isf5mbf wrote

Don't like facts either huh?

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Pumpkin_Creepface t1_ishmz2l wrote

What makes you think any of this is a good debate strategy?

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NemosGhost t1_iso8tca wrote

What makes people like you think this is a debate?

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Pumpkin_Creepface t1_isogaur wrote

I dunno, it seems to me you're trying to convince people of some bullshit, you can't have your position challenged? What makes you so special Mr. Two Scoops?

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NemosGhost t1_isoix62 wrote

It seems to me you don't get it. And I don't care.

You can debate the Earth being flat all you want, but it will still be round. Facts are facts whether you like them or not.

Good day sir.

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Dawnawaken92 t1_isjv7jh wrote

Keep getting downvoted. And all ur facts are wrong lmfao

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jdkeldpxonene t1_isdt57d wrote

If only we had more SCOTUS' like that this would be a way better country

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