not only a jerk, but an ignorant jerk! LOL
It just goes to show that what Shakepeare said in Henry VI, Act IV, Scene 2 is a timeless observation - about attorneys...which obviously includes most judges. And that is damn near 400 years ago! You all should see what we have to deal with up here in feudal heaven - Canada!!!
Marshal retired just before his death because the thought the court would never go liberal again. The leftist and (oConnor) hang on because they want to "hold the space" for some ideological reason.
Besides, it is a very cool job. (the ulimate black robe fever position)