The Supreme Court was making history Wednesday afternoon, holding arguments over the phone because of Covid-19, when all of a sudden there was the distinct sound of a toilet flushing.
Across the country, the public that has never before this week been able to listen in real time to oral arguments held remotely was treated not only to deep questions related to the First Amendment and robocalls but also to someone’s apparent bathroom break.
Attorney Roman Martinez was making the argument over the phone, on behalf of the American Association of Political Consultants, that intrusive “robocalls” should not be used for debt collection for money owed to the government when the sound of a flushing toilet was heard. Using robocalls is banned for other sectors, but in 2015 Congress said automated calls related to debt collection would be allowed.
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I guess this is just as worthy as all the other “Yeshiva” world news on this site. They should all be flushed
Guess the person doesn’t know how to mute themselves
It was Ruth Bader Ginsberg in her emergency room at the hospital, where she called in from.
Stupidest comment of the year (with 7 months to go) goes to Joseph.
I am shocked that any Supreme Court justice needs to use a toilet like the rest of us. What’s the point of all that Senate screening and vetting if they have the same physical needs as us simple folk. I thought the reason they wear those long black robes is because they never need to lift them.
Based on how captivating that conversation was, I’m sure there wasn’t more than a minyan of people listening in on that call nationwide.
I guess they’re humans too!
Why this is news, who knows!
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She may be human, but it is repugnant that she’d be participating in a conference or any conversation while using the restroom.