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Summary

Justice Samuel Alito, a self-described Originalist, has been criticized for allegedly disregarding the Constitution’s text when it conflicts with his personal views.

Recently, it emerged that Alito accepted a knighthood from a European order, despite the Constitution’s ban on foreign titles for U.S. officials.

This title, from the House of Bourbon–Two Sicilies, raises questions about Alito’s commitment to American democratic ideals, which the Framers aimed to protect from foreign influence.

Critics argue that Alito’s actions reflect hypocrisy in his supposed adherence to Originalism and constitutional principles.

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[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Is Trollito in any secret societies like Opus Dei?

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[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Boot his worthless MAGAT ass out of the Supreme Court and he can take his shitty Appeal to Heaven flag with him.

[–] todd_bonzalez@lemm.ee 3 points 2 weeks ago

That's one of the funnier parts of the article:

Alito’s “An Appeal to Heaven” flag is a reference to John Locke’s argument in favor of a right to rise up against monarchists. Alito himself accepted a knighthood from an order managed by the House of Bourbon–Two Sicilies. The grand prefect of the order’s son is a pretender to the Imperial Throne of France.

Guys, I’m starting to think Alito doesn’t even understand the history he haphazardly quotes.

[–] Arcka@midwest.social 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't think the U.S. Constitution bans anyone from getting a title from some random French family, only from a "King, Prince, or foreign State".

Is this article intentionally misrepresenting? There's plenty of scummy things he's done without having to invent weird distractions.

[–] frezik@midwest.social 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It does ban public officials from receiving titles of nobility, so yes, it applies to Alito. There is an old amendment to strip the citizenship from any American who receives one, but it hasn't been ratified by the states. Has an odd history to it.

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