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I in no way intended it to be bait. I was merely seeking clarification because for about 100 years, up until roughly 2 weeks ago, that phrase had a pretty well-

I in no way intended it to be bait. I was merely seeking clarification because for about 100 years, up until roughly 2 weeks ago, that phrase had a pretty well-established meaning. One that is different from the way you used it.

drewbug01 6y ago
> up until roughly 2 weeks ago, that phrase had a pretty well-established meaning Therein lies the fun of languages: meanings shift, and sometimes rapidly. From my perspective, “packing the courts” now has dual meaning - and in this sense, I read the OP’s comment as “filling the courts with”.