Staff Reports
Democrats have officially raised the white flag of defeat, not just in the battlefield of public opinion, but within the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court. In a move akin to a child demanding a do-over after losing a game, President Biden is rolling out his grand vision for court reform, which, according to legal eagle Alan Dershowitz, is more about playing the blame game than preserving democratic integrity. The proposals, which include changing justices’ terms to a mere 18 years—because apparently serving a lifetime is just too commitment-heavy—are being pitched as the necessary next step to “strengthen the guardrails of democracy.” The comedic aspect? It’s hard to take this seriously when it sounds more like a Democrat temper tantrum in response to a series of judicial smackdowns.
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling history reads like a perfect storm for the left. Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the Democrats have found themselves reeling. The decision was a stunning blow, and rather than reflect on their failures, they seem to have taken the approach of “let’s just change the rules.” Dershowitz argues that the push for court packing is less about structural improvements and much more about a party that can’t cope with the numerous losses it has sustained. Rather than accepting the rule of law and the Constitution, they’d rather find a way to flip the chessboard before realizing they’ve lost.
We all see it. They demand we live under 'their rules' when they get what they want from the court. Now? They want to change the rules – when they don't.
Dems have an axe to grind with Supreme Court after getting knocked down in multiple cases, Alan Dershowitz says…
— Bo Snerdley (@BoSnerdley) July 30, 2024
Biden’s op-ed in the Washington Post doesn’t just call for reforms but implies that the current justices need a little push into a more “progressive” direction. It seems that Democrats believe that if they can’t win through the front door of democracy, they’ll try to sneak in through the window. With decisions that uphold constitutional rights—like the ruling against New York’s restrictive concealed carry law—Democrats aren’t just mad about the rulings; they’re apparently ready to burn the house down to create a new one.
Dershowitz, who has seen many political games over the years, remains skeptical about the legality of Biden’s term-limit fantasies. He points to the Constitution, which states that Supreme Court justices should serve during “good behavior.” While Dershowitz acknowledges the merits of term limits, he also points out that attempting to legislate them is as bad as trying to fix a flat tire with bubble gum. The road to changing the Constitution is a lengthy and complicated endeavor, yet Democrats are in such a hurry that they seem to prefer a quick shortcut that, inevitably, leads straight to a legal dead end.
The enthusiasm surrounding the Biden Administration’s antics might just serve to galvanize conservatives. The natural inclination of the left to uproot centuries of judicial tradition simply because they don’t like the outcome should serve as a wake-up call for all level-headed citizens. It’s become clear that when the scales of justice don’t tip in their favor, Democrats will push for anything—including changes to the nation’s bedrock principles—to reclaim their imagined sense of control. The irony here is palpable, especially when the very reforms they propose could ultimately backfire in their own political backyard. If anything, this serves as a potent reminder to conservatives to stand firm and fight back against any attempts to rewrite the rules just because the scoreboard is unfavorable.
