Comments by "Aaron Okeanos" (@AaronOkeanos) on "Law Student Challenges Ted Cruz on SCOTUS Expansion" video.

  1. The Supreme Court had from the beginning one judge for every judiciary district in the United States. It started with 6 districts and because new districts were added extended to 7 than 8 and finally 9. Than this practice was suspended. Today there are 14 districts. So extending the Supreme Court to 13 is not unjustified and not unconstitutional and make even sense. The Republicans brought this upon themselves how they delayed appointments for over a year and than fast-tracked a judge while a new government was voted. In addition to that younger and younger judges were added which is insane in view of the fact that they are appointed for life. Now they "blocking" seat for 50 years and more. The Republicans exploited the system in the last 50 years to their advantage and they are the ones using it to get rid of anything they cannot change themselves in Congress. The Supreme Court is supposed to be a watchdog for the constitution and to keep the executive and legislation in check not part of Legislation itself. It's time the rules for the Supreme Court are written down in stone to clearly define the rules. Rules which should be fair for everyone and rules which ensure the neutrality of this institution. If you need a template have a look at the German "Bundesverfassungsgericht" it's a very good template because Germany is also a Federal Republic and because Germany changed the rules to ensure Facism never happens again in Germany and this Court is ensuring this amongst other things.
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  2. Elected by the people? My god this would be even worse.
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  3. Just 4 of the last 19 appointments are made by Democrats says it all that the system is off.
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  4. I would consider changing who and how judges are nominated. The president as executive not be involved in this. He is executive and as such subject to SC rulings. A good judge will only ever be suggested if the president has decency and integrity and honesty. All missing from almost any Republicans nowadays. And a judge named by the president and approved by the Senate is ridiculous when both are from the same party. Than at least introduce a rule that every candidate must be approved by 2/3 majority from the Senate and maybe add a rule that the same must happen in the House.
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