Yes, absolutely. I meant mid- level and higher judiciary. So far, the lucky contestants for, say, the position of Federal Judge and higher seem to be somewhat protected because again, they have extensive educations and almost universally, a lot of time interacting within a complex system of rules as well as rules of behavior. So by the time they stand for nomination, virtually all of the (searches and searches for fitting, P.C. and non- offensive word..... but cannot find it) have been weeded out.
The same used to be true for almost all House members but no longer applies. The Senate, usually a bastion of decency and at least some honest thought and study, is also sliding. The Executive branch.... well, I will just stop typing here.
The highest of the judiciary branch members, the US Supreme Court, is still a highly intelligent, extremely learned group of people, and they have great sway in our society. Even the ones occupying a position a citizen may not like is almost always a truly able individual; I dare any thinking person to read three opinions of the any one of them, even those on 'the other side', and not come to the conclusion it was written by a thoughtful, intelligent person. I recorded and watched some of Mr. Gorsuch's confirmation hearings and again, a highly intelligent, well spoken and able individual, regardless of his (absolutely good and correct, so far
) leanings. I personally do not agree with most of Justice Ginsburg's rulings, opinions or it seems, thoughts but I have tremendous RESPECT for her a a human and as a jurist of the highest caliber (she would probably cringe at that statement). And again, these people are NOT elected nor are they subject to the masses' opinions, which is why they still function at a high level I think.
In the late 18th century, the King et al. was not really working for the French so they chucked him. The new system was a group of would- be revolutionaries, holding their meetings in a public gallery, which basically ran things with their screaming, applauding and overall 'studio audience' bad behavior and mindlessness. As bad as the King was, this new 'system' was worse 'cause the CMP (Chocolate Milk People..... let's start a new acronym!) were now in charge and they simply were not equal to the task. That period had a LOT of beheading, which the CMP really, really liked, and was known as The Terror. Starting in 2010, the US entered a new phase when the angry mobs, or CMPs, elected a mid- term group with the simple and foolish mandate to oppose the current administration no matter what. And we 'broke' the gov't. And we continue to maintain it in that broken condition but what is worse is that we are replacing it with a public gallery, screaming, shouting, booing and applauding to steer our whole society. Sort of like an un- moderated (or badly moderated) forum being in charge of something.
I am not usually a pessimist but this ain't a' goin' to good places IMO.
Oh well, at least all the new videos that are being recorded of bad behavior will keep us entertained, if that is any consolation...
Brian
I think the mid level judiciary is tainted by the political class elected by the brown cow crowd.