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UNHINGED: Leftist Judge Meltdown in Court Ruling on Washington Income Tax Ballot Measure

Gary FranchiAugust 8, 2026235 views
UNHINGED: Leftist Judge Meltdown in Court Ruling on Washington Income Tax Ballot Measure
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In a dramatic turn of events in a Thurston County courtroom, Washington State Judge Chris Lanese's partiality was glaringly exposed during a heated session over the language used to describe an anti-income tax ballot measure scheduled for the November election. Supporters of the measure rightfully demanded neutrality, insisting that state law requires unbiased language to ensure voters understand the measure's true impact. Yet, the judge was anything but impartial.

Judge Lanese, with a career rooted in law firms notorious for their left-leaning ties, such as Heller Ehrman and Orrick, outright rejected calls for unbiased wording. This decision left many astounded at his blatant disregard for fairness and legality. As one social media user, known as @TrueNorth444, pointedly noted, "Unhinged Judge in Thurston County, Washington State, spits out his Socialist talking points in a ruling which was anything but IMPARTIAL." That tweet pulled no punches, highlighting Lanese's past associations with law firms that have represented big Pharma, drawing attention to potential biases rooted in his professional history.

The court's decision revolted many, especially given Washington Democrats' insistence on retaining language that seemingly seeks to sway public opinion against the repeal. As @thehoffather bluntly put it on social media, "This is the most blatantly biased display I have ever seen from a judge," after reporting that Lanese suggested the language was necessary to prevent Republicans from gaining support to repeal the tax.

@TrueNorth444: Unhinged Judge in Thurston County, Washington State, spits out his Socialist talking points in a ruling which was anything but IMPARTIAL. See Tweet
@thehoffather: DEVELOPING: Unhinged Judge Chris Lanese loses it and says that the Washington Democrats' biased language against the income tax repeal has to stay because otherwise people might actually vote to repeal it See Tweet

This incident raises serious questions about the integrity of the judiciary and whether Americans can expect fair treatment when politics are involved. One must ask: Are the courts merely becoming another arm of the radical left's agenda? Patriots, it's time to question and push back against such overt judicial overreach. We must remain vigilant to ensure the voice of the people is not stifled by biased powers behind the bench. How much longer can we allow this injustice to go unchecked?

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Gary Franchi

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EagleEye76Verifiedjust now
It's frustrating to see judges pushing their personal agenda instead of interpreting the law as it stands. When will they learn that they're supposed to be impartial?
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PatriotLover99Verifiedjust now
Finally, someone exposing the bias! It's about time we call out these activist judges who don't stick to the law.
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FreedomFanatic101Verifiedjust now
Absolutely agree. They need to respect the voters' will.
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TaxPayerPeteVerifiedjust now
Interesting read. Does anyone know how this decision could impact future tax-related measures in our state?
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LibertyLover24Verifiedjust now
Good question! I wonder that too, especially if this sets some kind of precedent.
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CountryGuy42Verifiedjust now
I live in Washington and it's been getting out of control! Ever since these types of rulings started, I've noticed a real change in local politics.
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RedWhiteAndBlueVerifiedjust now
What a joke! These leftist judges are completely out of touch.
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ConservativeVoiceVerifiedjust now
Exactly, and it's only getting worse!