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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They aren't even elected. They're appointed. For life.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Peak Democracy.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Spacifically, they're nominated by the President, and Congress votes to decide whether or not they're the new member of the Supreme Court