Chief Justice Roberts a Student of Justice Owen Roberts

I had Burt Solomon on my radio program, The Advocates a few months ago. he was a great guest, the book is quite interesting. Though FDR may have strategically stumbled regarding the Court Reorganization, there is no doubt that it was way out of touch, completely business dominated and not aware of the need for change. Because of FDR's aggressive actions, many of the Justices saw the light after Owen Roberts switched positions on the New Deal and resigned. FDR has taken a great deal of heat for his actions, but he promised action and action now! As to the Nine Old Men on the court, there legacy was obfuscation and protecting the self-interest of the oligarchs that controlled America. When Wall Street and big business were rescued, not much unlike today, they reverted to their old ways. It took them a few years in their day, and today it has taken only a few minutes for the big boys to bite the hand that has not only fed them, but pulled them back from the riptide.

Richard J. Garfunkel

Host of The Advocates

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Richard J. Garfunkel of NY 3:29PM October 13, 2009