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The Judge Justifies Partisan Political Activity

10/1/2017

 
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Photo Credit: The Daily Caller News Foundation/Kevin Daley


“I spoke before the despot’s name
    Emblazoned on his sign,
To indicate there is no shame,
    Emoluments are fine,

“Regardless of whatever clause
    Stands in the Constitution;
Such ‘fine distinctions’ writ in laws
    Can stand for diminution.

“It may be that I am a judge
    But also am a man,
Without the need to be a drudge:
    You take ‘gifts’ as you can.

“Why, ought a judge spew diatribes
    Against a president?
He has a right to petit-bribes
    From foreign government.

Well, not the ‘right’ per se as written
    In that foundation parchment,
And—while ‘originalist’—I’m smitten
    With latitude, enlargement.

“Emoluments, bribes, are okay,
    And cheats to win a seat,
Neglectful death, if to defray
    The corporate balance sheet.

“The audience applauded me
    With ‘Gorsuch, he’s our man!’
But I don’t work for salary— 
    You take gifts as you can.


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