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https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/psy04102601.html
A quotation from Theodore Roosevelt
We […] hold the just balance and set ourselves as resolutely against improper corporate influence on the one hand as against demagogy and mob rule on the other. I understand perfectly that such an attitude of moderation is apt to be misunderstood when passions are greatly excited and when victory is apt to rest with the extremists on one side or the other; yet I think it is in the long run the only wise attitude.Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) American politician, statesman, conservationist, writer, US President (1901–1909)
Letter (1899, Spring) to Senator Thomas Platt (R-NY)
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We [...] hold the just balance and set ourselves as resolutely against improper corporate influence on the one hand as against demagogy and mob rule on the other. I understand perfectly that such an attitude of moderation is apt to be misunderstood when passions are greatly excited and when victory…
The Warren court of the 1950s & 1960s is remembered as one of the most liberal in history, banning school #segregation in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education & expanding #Votingrights & the rights of criminal defendants.
Overall, the Supreme Court has consistently leaned to the right for 50 years. That pattern has persisted despite the country being closely divided politically & the White House & #Congress regularly changing hands between Democrats & Republicans. Republican presidents have had more opportunities to name justices than Democratic presidents have had.
The current court has expanded upon the pattern.
A yawning gulf has opened between the left & right flanks of the court, Professor Epstein said.
“The #polarization in American society seeps into the #Senate. It seeps into the #presidency. It is naturally going to seep into the #courts. It would be surprising to see another John Paul Stevens,” Epstein said, referring to the late justice noted for his moderation. “Partisan identity & ideology have become so intertwined.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom said: "If you thought the economy was bad with Trump’s war driving prices at the pump up, just wait until international travel is halted at some of the busiest airports in the world.”
Trump is threatening international travel to and from American airports, during a war, to pursue his racist agenda:
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/dhs-sfo-customs-sanctuary-22192557.php
California Attorney General Bonta said that "the administration’s threats are completely lawless. We’ll stop him in court.”
#racism #extremism #politics
„Mircea Cărtărescu va intra în #AcademiaRomână. Nu-mi plac extremismele, de orice fel ar fi ele” – anunță președintele Academiei Române, Marius Andruh.
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