Roberts replaced Rehnquist, so I don't think that tilted the court. Alito replaced O'Connor (a "moderate" -- many times voted with Rehnquist, but some liberal votes, especially later in her term, so that was a move to the right). I think the big shift was Thomas replacing Marshall. I guess that is kind of remarkable for a GHWB appointment.
I agree there are double standards. Beyond that, Newt should realize that if a GOP House or Senate sent out US Marshalls to arrest judges they don't like, Dems could do the same when they are in power. Remember how they called us crazy, dangerous, out of control. all for protesting peacefully and legally? Time for payback. I always say return fire with fire.
They should try, although libs and the media are notorious for ignoring ideological inconsistencies. Can the GOP and the right wing orgs convince the voters?
Obama could learn something from Truman, who, after losing the huge SCOTUS case when he tried to control the steel mills, and was asked whether he would abide by the SCOTUS ruling, said "Yes. I am not a tyrant."
Remember what the left tried to do to Justice Thomas?
That to me, was the turning point in this country...the
hard left took over the Dem party, and never looked back.