Political hacks like Elana Kagan shouldn't be on the Supreme Court

The very heart and soul of leftism is that NOTHING is ever wrong when leftists do it.

Alas, too true.

Checks and balances exist upon the executive and legislative branch of the government. There is no check on the judicial branch (SCOTUS).
Should we pass an amendment to give recall power to Congress and the President?

No, because once they finally return to power -- and they WILL eventually return to power -- leftists will immediately begin abusing that new power.

Agreed.

The system works if and only if the SCOTUS rules strictly according to the Constitution and applicable laws. That's why Kagan's idiotic nonsense corrupts the court and undermines the very foundations of the federal government.

In theory, justices can be impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors" through the House of Representatives and the Senate. In practice, being an idiot and a political hack doesn't rise to that level. That's a shame, but it is what it is.

Well said and accurate.

Disbarment, impeachment, recalls. They're just rarely used.