[Atlas Sneezed]

“One such reform would be to institute term limits on what are now lifetime appointments for federal judges, particularly those on the Supreme Court or the circuit courts, which have so much power. One proposal, for example, would have judges roll off every two years based on seniority.”

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I’ve been saying this for some time. 18 year terms, so each presidency gets 2 nominations, and each Congress gets one confirmation. Past service does not exclude renomination for a second term, and vacancies are filled by the sitting President only for the remainder of the term.

If I were feeling cheeky, I’d have an “off the island” national popular vote election every two years to remove the least popular Justice! (That proposal needs work).

Or even a national popular vote for Justice every two years. Why not?

[fantail 1952]

The answer to your Or even a national popular vote for Justice every two years. Why not? Question can be summed up from a CA Supreme Court justice of yesteryear: Rose Bird.

Popular election of justices is soooo dangerous! Can you say Obama?