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It's just a side channel signal that they are self-aware of making unpopular decisions?

Or that they're aware that there are threats against their safety.

And they they’re aware Or implies it’s not both.

The Supreme Court has long made unpopular opinions, but it’s recently lost the impression of impartiality. These things are inherently linked.

Who exactly wouldn't be aware of that, no matter which way the decision went?